News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is rejecting a request for an independent audit on the Columbia River Crossing.In a two-page letter, sent April 12, Washington's Republican Majority requested that Inslee s... More
Inslee to Washington Senate: No Audit on the CRC
News Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is rejecting a request for an independent audit on the Columbia River Crossing.In a two-page letter, sent April 12, Washington's Republican Majority requested that Inslee s... More
Horse Trading
Killing the mounted patrol has a hidden benefit for the city: saving the PDC millions.
News Monty the police horse strains against the fence of his paddock, sticking his neck out to munch on a bush that is just out of his reach. A runner jogging along Northwest Naito Parkway stops to tak More
Via Chicago
Food Reviews & Stories It’s been seven years since I lived in Chicago, where I attended college, drinking too much Midwestern beer and cramming as much of the city’s famous stuffed pizza into my maw as my student bu More
Director of Police Oversight Board Quits
News Update 4:40 pm: Mary-Beth Baptista says that she isn't leaving because of her frustration over the demotion—rather than the board's recommended firing—of Police Capt. Todd Wyatt."I just felt like this is a good time," she tells WW. "I've been here five years and accomplished what I wanted to do. feel good about the direction the office is going.She says she's still frustrated over the January ... More
UPDATED: Hales Wants to Keep Weekend Street Closures in Old Town
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News UPDATE: May 7, 7:33 pmDespite taking mostly criticism from Old Town residents, restaurants and businesses Tuesday night at a community meeting at the Bud Clark Commons, Mayor Charlie Hales remains committed to continuing weekend street closures in the six-block Entertainment District for another six months.Hales said that managing the Entertainment District will ultimately have to be... More
Portland: Home of Bob, the Original LOL Cat
News Before the Internet, before LOL Cats and Grumpy Cat, there was Bob the Weather Cat.The large grey tabby was the official weather mascot for WW's news partner, <... More
Supporters of Police Mounted Patrol Now Have Online Petition
News The online rally for the Portland Police Bureau's Mounted Patrol continues, this time with an online petition to the City Council.The nine-horse unit isn't part of Mayor Charlie Hales' budget proposal; it's been More
Portland Officer Committed "Crimes" as WW Intern
News Portland Police Officer Josh Silverman was formally introduced this week by the police bureau as a new member of the Behavioral Health Unit, where officers are paired with social workers to proactively deal with the mentally ill.Silverman was featured in a December 2012 WW cover story detailing how ... More
Police Horses Would be Returned to Owners, Sold if Unit Folds
News As it has been in previous budget cycles, the Portland Police Bureau's Mounted Patrol is on the chopping block.And though mounted patrol-supporter and developer Bob Ball has stepped up with an extra $150,000 in funding, and More
Eastside Streetcar and Tractor-Trailer Collide
News Update: The city of Portland called in a crane to remove the damaged streetcar from the street, Portland Bureau of Transportation spokesman Dan Anderson says.Initial reports show that the truck driver was at fault, turning into the side of the streetcar, he adds.Obviously, the crash will remove one streetcar from the line until repairs are made, although PBOT hasn't had a chance to calculate how m... More
Top Articles from ANDREA DAMEWOOD
Rent A Pup
Oregon’s richest veterinarian wants to lease you a pet—but complaints dog his business. The Woman Behind the Bridge
The force behind Oregon’s massive freeway project works for the governor—and a private company that wants it built. Throw Voters From the Train
A Clark County measure to fund light rail has become a referendum on the CRC. Robes In the Ring
A candidate for Supreme Court says his opponent is inflating her credentials. The First 30 Seconds
The city hopes to shield the mentally ill from excessive force by putting the right cop on the scene. Hold the Phone
Dwindling calls lead the state to propose ending its HIV/AIDS hotline. Bridge End
Oregon backers of the CRC think they’ve won the day. They haven’t met Ann Rivers. 1 in 3
Those are the odds a woman on this planet will face abuse in her lifetime. V-Day is your chance to do something about it. A Bridge Too Low
The CRC isn’t eager to redesign a bridge that should be taller. Hotseat: Greg Palast
The progressive—and often controversial—journalist says he’s fighting to protect your vote.
Oregon’s richest veterinarian wants to lease you a pet—but complaints dog his business. The Woman Behind the Bridge
The force behind Oregon’s massive freeway project works for the governor—and a private company that wants it built. Throw Voters From the Train
A Clark County measure to fund light rail has become a referendum on the CRC. Robes In the Ring
A candidate for Supreme Court says his opponent is inflating her credentials. The First 30 Seconds
The city hopes to shield the mentally ill from excessive force by putting the right cop on the scene. Hold the Phone
Dwindling calls lead the state to propose ending its HIV/AIDS hotline. Bridge End
Oregon backers of the CRC think they’ve won the day. They haven’t met Ann Rivers. 1 in 3
Those are the odds a woman on this planet will face abuse in her lifetime. V-Day is your chance to do something about it. A Bridge Too Low
The CRC isn’t eager to redesign a bridge that should be taller. Hotseat: Greg Palast
The progressive—and often controversial—journalist says he’s fighting to protect your vote.
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