Doctor Groups Flex Muscle In Capitol: $2.3 Million in Campaign Cash to Influence Health-Care Reform

News The State Capitol has been abuzz the last couple of days because of a hot list (PDF) circulating in ... More

Feb 10, 2012 06:00 pm by NIGEL JAQUISS

Pet Love

Special Valentines: Pooch poetry, cat chat, and warm wishes for goldfishes.

Cover Story Love and ink create a potent alloy. Shaw Flick’s chest testifies to that. The 29-year-old Portland man is tattooed with a nearly life-size portrait of his dog, Scurvy. Make that Flick’s ex-d ... More

Feb 8, 2012 12:01 am by WW Staff

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Gravy Train

Union Pacific has billions in profits. So why is Oregon subsidizing the rail giant?

News When it comes to shipping companies, few are bigger than Union Pacific. The rail giant controls 32,000 miles of track across most of the Western U.S. Last year, the company had profits of $3.3 bil ... More

Feb 8, 2012 12:01 am by KARA WILBECK

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Still Big, Still Costly

CRC backers claim the $3.5 billion project is “downsizing.” That’s not true—not even close.

News Backers of the proposed $3.5 billion freeway bridge across the Columbia River say they’ve gotten the message: The project is too big and expensive. That’s why Gov. John Kitzhaber’s chief ... More

Feb 8, 2012 12:01 am by NIGEL JAQUISS

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Songs To Seal The V-Day Deal

Portland musicians present and defend their favorite sex jams.

Music Stories Most Portland musicians don’t want to talk about doing it. Or so it seemed when we asked dozens of Portland musicians about their favorite sex songs. Like with so many other topics, it’s all i ... More

Feb 8, 2012 12:01 am by CASEY JARMAN

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Big Checks and Balances

Charlie Hales leans on big donors, and a Portland developer plays two sides.

Elections Political candidates like to say every vote counts. When it comes to campaign contributions, some people clearly have a louder voice than others. Last week, WW gave you an analysis of special-in ... More

Feb 8, 2012 12:01 am by HEIDI GROOVER

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Special Valentines: Pooch poetry, cat chat, and warm wishes for goldfishes.

Union Pacific has billions in profits. So why is Oregon subsidizing the rail giant?

CRC backers claim the $3.5 billion project is “downsizing.” That’s not true—not even close.

Portland musicians present and defend their favorite sex jams.

Charlie Hales leans on big donors, and a Portland developer plays two sides.

9 things to do in Portland, Feb. 10-12

PDX Cartathalon II

...and other Oregon beer news

PDX sweeps North West Regional Barista Competition

"You should try my cherry bark cayenne bitters!"

"Has anyone seen my growler?"

9 things to do in Portland, Feb. 10-12

A lawsuit lifts the curtain on Sen. Brian Boquist’s military deals—and how Republicans may be benefiting.

Four tips for tomorrow’s foosball champs.

We’re the only newspaper—except for the others.

Gossip that can both throw and catch the ball.

What's the thinking behind playing classical music at MAX stops?

Portland musicians present and defend their favorite sex jams.

Greedo shot first. Han shot his own movie.

Helping the Portland International Film Festival get better, one movie at a time.

Charlie Hales leans on big donors, and a Portland developer plays two sides.

CRC backers claim the $3.5 billion project is “downsizing.” That’s not true—not even close.

Self-Titled (Jealous Butcher)

Tom Waits gives great advice—if you can understand what he’s saying.

Joe Thurston is ready for the floor.