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Police Union Plans No-Confidence Vote on Saltzman and Sizer
The Portland Police Association today announced plans to hold a no-confidence vote next week on Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman...
BY James Pitkin    Friday 5:13 PM   4
Four Inspiring Women Pick Up Their Skidmore Prize Honors
Four women doing incredible work in local non-profits each got a $4,000 check today as part of this year’s Skidmore Prize...
BY Brittany Rogers    Friday 5:01 PM   0
What Marysville K-8 School’s Last Inspection Report Did Not Say
This week’s education story,“Fire Drilled,” recounts the details of a long-simmering dispute inside Portland...
BY Beth Slovic    Friday 12:57 PM   0
Humphreys’ Use of Force: Watch the Video
You’ve probably heard by now that Portland Police Officer Christopher Humphreys — the cop who took James Chasse Jr. to...
BY James Pitkin    Friday 11:20 AM   12
The Fabulous Life of Mayor Sam Adams
Mayor Sam Adams will be on vacation all next week. But his last day of work this week is a particularly busy one. Friday’s...
BY Beth Slovic    Friday 7:26 AM   17
Bill Simmons Greeted Like a Rock Star at Book Signing
Bill Simmons may not be bigger than the Beatles. But for pro basketball fans, he’s pretty damn close. The ESPN...
BY Jonathan Crowl    Friday 4:45 AM   1
Prominent Portland Developer Shot in Mexico
Developer Thorndike “Dike” Dame was shot in the head and seriously wounded while fishing in Mexico over the weekend,...
BY Nigel Jaquiss    Thursday 5:21 PM   5
Chasse Cop Christopher Humphreys Placed on Administrative Leave (UPDATED with union reaction)
Portland Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman has directed that Police Officer Christopher Humphreys be placed on administrative...
BY James Pitkin    Thursday 4:19 PM   12
An Update on K-8s in Portland
A sub-committee of the Portland School Board met Monday to talk about the current state of Portland Public Schools’ K-8s,...
BY Beth Slovic    Thursday 3:58 PM   4
Officers Told Today At Roll Call That Chasse Cop Christopher Humphreys In Recent Use-Of-Force Incident
East Precinct police officers were told today at roll call that Christopher Humphreys, one of the cops involved in the death of...
BY James Pitkin    Thursday 3:53 PM   2
Oregon Wild’s 2009 Photo Contest Winners, Open House Tonight
“Astoria Sea Lion” by Gary Sheldon We understand. Really, we do. Every time you go outside, the mud sucks the...
BY Adrienne So    Thursday 3:27 PM   1
Portobello Vegan’s “Meat”balls Rank in the Nation’s Top Ten (says PETA)
PETA has finally said something with which we can all agree. The normally dissident organization compiled a list of the...
BY Kate Williams    Thursday 3:20 PM   3
Pac-10 Fans Have Spoken, And They Say Ducks Fans Suck
Oregon football appears to be proof that winning doesn’t breed humility. A recent fan survey by Sports Illustrated ranks...
BY Jonathan Crowl    Thursday 2:39 PM   3
Steve Shields, We Hardly Knew Ye
Well, that didn’t take long. Little more than a month after announcing his candidacy in the 2010 Democratic primary for...
BY Hank Stern    Thursday 2:22 PM   0
Mayor Adams All “Atwitter” About Lincoln High
Mayor Sam Adams is weighing in on Portland Public Schools’ high school redesign process. Judging from the emails I’m...
BY Beth Slovic    Thursday 2:04 PM   5
Notes from the Protest: Al Gore and Teabaggers Descend on Portland
As promised, this “near-naked Mother Earth” was outside Al Gore’s talk in Portland last night, asking the...
BY James Pitkin    Thursday 12:25 PM   23
Peter DeFazio Takes A Big Shot At The Obama Administration
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) is making a good bit of news this morning on Capitol Hill with his call yesterday on...
BY Hank Stern    Thursday 8:41 AM   2

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Laura Gibson/Ethan Rose Collaboration Due in February
I’ve probably said this here before, but no album has more excited for 2010 than Laura Gibson’s collaboration with...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Friday 10:33 AM   0
Tash of the Likwit Crew (and Friends) in Portland Tonight and Tomorrow
We didn’t have time to squeeze this into the paper, but there are two hip-hop shows of note tonight and tomorrow, both...
BY Casey Jarman    Wednesday 1:13 PM   0
Rauelsson, “Debutantes,” La Siembra, la Espera y la Cosecha (Hush)
Raúl Pastor Medall didn’t grow up in Oregon. In fact, until recently, the Spanish singer—who records under the name...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Wednesday 12:17 PM   0
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Primer: Girls
Formed: 2007 in San Francisco Members: Christopher Owens and Chet “JR” White. Latest release: Girls’ debut,...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Wednesday 6:07 AM   0
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CD Reviews: MarchFourth Marching Band, Curious Hands
MarchFourth Marching Band Rise Up (Self- Released) [BRASS ’N’ BALLS] Some great live bands just can’t seem to...
BY Local Cut    Wednesday 6:05 AM   0
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Sparkle And Fade
The rise and fall of Everclear and The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. by Michael Mannheimer and Casey Jarman This week, as if by...
BY Local Cut    Wednesday 6:03 AM   0
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Meth Teeth Sunday, Nov. 22
Making the best of this bummer called life. IMAGE: OK PONY [RAINY DAY] If the tone of Portland noise-folk trio Meth Teeth’s...
BY Matthew Singer    Wednesday 6:01 AM   0
May Ling, Lion Tamer
UPDATE: No video for you! See comments section. You know what feature I’ve missed most on LocalCut the last, oh, six weeks...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Tuesday 5:01 PM   5
Tender Forever Cover “My Love” For Shoot the Player
Remember a few months ago when we mentioned that an Australian version of the Take Away Show was in town for two days? Back in...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Tuesday 4:33 PM   0
Portland Cello Project: Texas Love (Lubbock, Austin, & Houston)
I’ve learned writing this tour blog that I’m unfairly prejudiced against Juggalos. (And I’ll admit it when I’m wrong....
BY Local Cut    Tuesday 4:04 PM   0
The Robinsons Want You to Feel the Holiday Spirit
The holidays are just around the corner. No, really, I’m not messing with you. It’s Thanksgiving in just nine days!...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Tuesday 10:27 AM   0
Blind Pilot Plays on CNN
The signs that local indie-folk outfit Blind Pilot have officially made it are everywhere. The band has opened for the...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Monday 1:19 PM   0
Live Review: The Mountain Goats, Wednesday, Nov. 11 @ the Wonder Ballroom
Review by WW’s food and theater critic, Ben Waterhouse. John Darnielle was in a good mood last night. Maybe it was the...
BY Ben Waterhouse    Thursday 5:25 PM   0
Win Two Tickets to see Saul Williams! Easiest Contest Ever!
Avante Garde musician/poet Saul Williams—who visits Portland Sunday—has worked with a lot of artists: Trent Reznor, DJ Krust,...
BY Casey Jarman    Thursday 12:36 PM   8
New Ghost To Falco Vinyl Out This Month (With Guest Appearances Galore! MP3s here!)
Whoah, this was unexpected. We knew Portland experimental rock/folk/etc. trio Ghost to Falco had been touring a lot, but we...
BY Casey Jarman    Wednesday 2:24 PM   2
The Flaming Lips Make the Most NSFW Video of All Time
Of all the news stories we’ve ran on LocalCut in the past year, the one about Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips hitting up...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Wednesday 12:32 PM   13
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Living The Dream
Portland’s Dirtnap Records just stumbled into its 10th year. Dirtnap Records’ Ken Cheppaikode at his SE Portland...
BY Matthew Singer    Wednesday 6:09 AM   0

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Police Union Plans No-Confidence Vote on Saltzman and Sizer
The Portland Police Association today announced plans to hold a no-confidence vote next week on Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman...
BY James Pitkin    Friday 5:13 PM   4
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Four Inspiring Women Pick Up Their Skidmore Prize Honors
Four women doing incredible work in local non-profits each got a $4,000 check today as part of this year’s Skidmore Prize...
BY Brittany Rogers    Friday 5:01 PM   0
POSTED IN: News and Culture
What Marysville K-8 School’s Last Inspection Report Did Not Say
This week’s education story,“Fire Drilled,” recounts the details of a long-simmering dispute inside Portland...
BY Beth Slovic    Friday 12:57 PM   0
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Humphreys’ Use of Force: Watch the Video
You’ve probably heard by now that Portland Police Officer Christopher Humphreys — the cop who took James Chasse Jr. to...
BY James Pitkin    Friday 11:20 AM   12
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Pashmina? Has-been-a.
Sure, there are only so many Himalaya-dwelling goats to go around—but despite that, the cashmere pashmina scarf (product of...
BY Retail Therapist    Friday 11:18 AM   0
POSTED IN: Local Cut
Laura Gibson/Ethan Rose Collaboration Due in February
I’ve probably said this here before, but no album has more excited for 2010 than Laura Gibson’s collaboration with...
BY Michael Mannheimer    Friday 10:33 AM   0
POSTED IN: News and Culture
The Fabulous Life of Mayor Sam Adams
Mayor Sam Adams will be on vacation all next week. But his last day of work this week is a particularly busy one. Friday’s...
BY Beth Slovic    Friday 7:26 AM   17
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Bill Simmons Greeted Like a Rock Star at Book Signing
Bill Simmons may not be bigger than the Beatles. But for pro basketball fans, he’s pretty damn close. The ESPN...
BY Jonathan Crowl    Friday 4:45 AM   1
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Prominent Portland Developer Shot in Mexico
Developer Thorndike “Dike” Dame was shot in the head and seriously wounded while fishing in Mexico over the weekend,...
BY Nigel Jaquiss    Thursday 5:21 PM   5
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Chasse Cop Christopher Humphreys Placed on Administrative Leave (UPDATED with union reaction)
Portland Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman has directed that Police Officer Christopher Humphreys be placed on administrative...
BY James Pitkin    Thursday 4:19 PM   12
POSTED IN: Retail Therapist
Black Friday Sale at Midnight
The J. Crew outlet at the Woodburn Company Stores mall is having a Black Friday sale from midnight, Nov. 27, until 8am, Nov. 27....
BY Retail Therapist    Thursday 3:59 PM   0
POSTED IN: News and Culture
An Update on K-8s in Portland
A sub-committee of the Portland School Board met Monday to talk about the current state of Portland Public Schools’ K-8s,...
BY Beth Slovic    Thursday 3:58 PM   4
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Officers Told Today At Roll Call That Chasse Cop Christopher Humphreys In Recent Use-Of-Force Incident
East Precinct police officers were told today at roll call that Christopher Humphreys, one of the cops involved in the death of...
BY James Pitkin    Thursday 3:53 PM   2
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Oregon Wild’s 2009 Photo Contest Winners, Open House Tonight
“Astoria Sea Lion” by Gary Sheldon We understand. Really, we do. Every time you go outside, the mud sucks the...
BY Adrienne So    Thursday 3:27 PM   1
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Portobello Vegan’s “Meat”balls Rank in the Nation’s Top Ten (says PETA)
PETA has finally said something with which we can all agree. The normally dissident organization compiled a list of the...
BY Kate Williams    Thursday 3:20 PM   3
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Pac-10 Fans Have Spoken, And They Say Ducks Fans Suck
Oregon football appears to be proof that winning doesn’t breed humility. A recent fan survey by Sports Illustrated ranks...
BY Jonathan Crowl    Thursday 2:39 PM   3
POSTED IN: News and Culture
Steve Shields, We Hardly Knew Ye
Well, that didn’t take long. Little more than a month after announcing his candidacy in the 2010 Democratic primary for...
BY Hank Stern    Thursday 2:22 PM   0

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COVER STORY
Randyland, Part II
WW examines whether Randy Leonard is using his power to benefit downtown’s largest private property owner.
BY NIGEL JAQUISS
EDUCATION
Fire Drilled
After the blaze at Marysville School, a retired inspector sounds the alarm.
BY BETH SLOVIC
DISH
Thanksgiving For Lazy People
They roast, baste, bake and clean up this holiday so you don’t have to.
BY KATE WILLIAMS
ENVIRONMENT, HOT SEAT
Lester Brown
Why this prominent environmentalist thinks the Copenhagen Conference is “probably obsolete.”
BY HENRY STERN
SCREEN
Big Trouble
Precious is a raw story of survival. But it forgets the survivor.
BY AARON MESH



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Randyland, Part II
WW examines whether Randy Leonard is using his power to benefit downtown’s largest private property owner.
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One more mouth to feed.
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Free Radical
Dutch musician and computer takeover theorist Goodiepal could be a genius. Or just making everything up.
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The Best Cheap And Free Deals In Town
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SCOOP
Gossip Should Have No Friends
BY WW EDITORIAL STAFF

Alu, Take Two
Same name, better game.
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DISH
Thanksgiving For Lazy People
They roast, baste, bake and clean up this holiday so you don’t have to.
BY KATE WILLIAMS
ENVIRONMENT, HOT SEAT
Lester Brown
Why this prominent environmentalist thinks the Copenhagen Conference is “probably obsolete.”
BY HENRY STERN

Sparkle And Fade
The rise and fall of Everclear and The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies.
BY MICHAEL MANNHEIMER, CASEY JARMAN

Primer: Girls
BY MICHAEL MANNHEIMER

Meth Teeth Sunday, Nov. 22
Making the best of this bummer called life.
BY MATTHEW SINGER

CD Reviews: MarchFourth Marching Band, Curious Hands
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CLUBLIST SPOTLIGHT
A Better ’Stache
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The Blind Side
Sandra Bullock makes an offensive tackle.
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Top 5 Movies To Watch In Theater Pubs This Week:
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China Design Now Portland Art Museum
PAM’s new show unwittingly plays into the worst stereotypes of Communist China.
BY RICHARD SPEER

Paul Mccartney: A Life Peter Ames Carlin
A McCartney bio takes superfans a step beyond the Beatles.
BY MICHAEL MANNHEIMER
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Free Radical
Dutch musician and computer takeover theorist Goodiepal could be a genius. Or just making everything up.
BY MICHAEL MANNHEIMER
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Big Trouble
Precious is a raw story of survival. But it forgets the survivor.
BY AARON MESH


Willamette Week 35th Anniversary
35 Years
Willamette Week turns 35 and looks back on the city that made it.
NOVEMBER 2009
Restaurant Guide 2009
100 of our favorite places to brunch, lunch and dine. Including the Restaurant of the Year.
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On the eve of the city’s biggest literary blowout, we hounded Wordstock authors with the questions that really matter. And some that don’t.
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MFNW 09
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Fall Arts Guide 2009
Art Attack
This fall is packed with new things to see, read, hear and do.
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Best of Portland 2009
Best Of Portland 2009
It’s the best time of year.
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Summer Guide 2009
Down and Out in the City of Roses
WW’s guide to enjoying the summer, economy be damned.
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A hungry shopper’s guide to Portland.
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