Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
Tech There's Green and then there's green The rap on Oregonians: Cut us and we bleed green. Yeah, sure, when we're not indulging in public displays of affection for trees, we're recycling old Volvo parts into useful household items. Even if... by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / January 29, 2008
Environment Snow in Portland: We don't have to see it to believe Bottled water? Check. Flashlights? Check. Back issues of The New Yorker? Leftover holiday candy? Check. Check. Check. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 27, 2007
Environment The not-so-mad scientist Science teacher Greg Craven on YouTube. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 17, 2007
Culture Finally, the joy of cooking locally grown food will be conveyed to the rest of us Carol Boutard of Ayers Creek Farm in <i>Ingredients</i> is right out of Central Casting. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / October 21, 2007
Culture Life after the demolition of a dam on Oregon's Sandy River Demolition of the Marmot Dam on the Sandy River in Oregon began with a big blast mostly designed to weaken it. (PGE) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 26, 2007
Environment Earthquake wake-up call The epicenter of Sunday's earthquake in Oregon. (USGS) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 24, 2007
Politics Outing Portland's 'hydro hogs' Willamette Week's annual report on the biggest water users survives an effort to keep the names secret. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 14, 2007
Politics Portland's fountain of youthful indiscretion Clockwise from top: The Ira Keller Forecourt Fountain in Portland; the alleged perp as depicted on the Web; and a kid frolicking in suds on YouTube. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / August 28, 2007