News Congressional watchdogs got excited when the U.S. House opened up a window this year into how its members make their sausage. Specifically, pork sausage. And WW was just as jacked by the new rules ca ... More
Putting the “OR” in “Pork”
WW sniffs out which Oregon lawmakers bring home the most bacon.
News Congressional watchdogs got excited when the U.S. House opened up a window this year into how its members make their sausage. Specifically, pork sausage. And WW was just as jacked by the new rules ca ... More
Cliff Hangar
Oregon's odd foray into aircraft maintenance is still losing millions.
News Oregon's unique investment into an aircraft-maintenance facility has finally reversed years of operating losses to bring in more money than it takes to keep open. But hold the applause.The most recent ... More
If You Smoke It...
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The kids at Parkrose High called the yard near their football field the "Field of Dreams."
That's where Robert B. Kuhn, 47, grew pot for himself and two other medical marijuana users. Neighbors were none too happy about the open-air grow.
Kuhn pleaded guilty to d... More
Dead K-9 Officer Honored
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Tonight Deny, a Portland Police K-9 officer, will be posthumously honored with the 2006 K-9 of the Year award along with his handler, Officer Shawn Gore. Deny developed an inoperable brain tumor in September and was put to sleep in October.
Accord to a police statement: Deny's ... More
Red Light District
Portland seeks to double its cameras at traffic lights, but the company holding the city's no-bid contract has some legal troubles of its own.
News View fullsize map (87kb) The City of Portland is finalizing plans to double the number of cameras at traffic lights to 12 in a deal with a company that faces charges in another city of bribing ... More
Underhand Serve?
Allegations surface that another Multnomah County sheriff's employee intervened in legal matters for personal reasons.
News Multnomah County Sheriff Bernie Giusto's pick for a new key post in the county's jails faces ethical questions after intervening in a court case involving her brother-in-law.The question of personal i ... More
NYT to WW: Nice Zinger
News Writing about the advent of Portland's aerial tram, The New York Times gave a shout out to WW:
"Small plaques in each cabin note that one is named Walt, for Walt Reynolds, the first African-American to graduate from medical school at the university. The other is named Jean, for Jean Richardson, the first woman to... More
The Notorious Bigfoot Hunter
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Tom Biscardi is arguably the most vilified man in the subculture of Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers. Cast by many More
Iraq: Paying Our Share
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Last night's State of the Union—with its promises of balanced budgets (soon) and victory in Iraq (soonish) and triumph in the War on Terror (someday)—may have you wondering about the State of Your Tax Dollars. The National Prior... More
Police Looking For Additional Sex-Offender Victims
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After two women were allegedly assaulted in Southwest Portland over the weekend, Portland Police are investigating whether a suspect is linked to additional assaults.
PPB put out this press release summarizing the case today:
On Sunday, January 21, 2007, Central Pr... More
Top Articles from Ian Demsky
Quickie Crack Pipes
Some Portland convenience stores are all too willing to sell everything you need to smoke crack—and it's perfectly legal. Why Did James Chasse Jr. Die?
Two Crimes, Two Punishments
Who should get more prison time: an accomplice in a robbery or a drunken driver in a fatal crash? Suicide Defense
How a punk-porn empire is trying to protect its piece of the pie. The Conned Artist?
Airbrush artist sues famous sculptor's son for millions. "My Name Is Randy, And I'm Addicted To Oil."
It's the end of the world as he knows it and Randy White feels fine (sort of). Hydro Hogs
Our annual list of the biggest hosers in Portland. Buff Daddy Redux
Is Columbia Gorge inn owner Geoff "Buff Daddy" Thompson playing by the rules? Red Light District
Portland seeks to double its cameras at traffic lights, but the company holding the city's no-bid contract has some legal troubles of its own. Starving Art
Everclear's Art Alexakis is trying to lower his payments to his ex-wives.
Some Portland convenience stores are all too willing to sell everything you need to smoke crack—and it's perfectly legal. Why Did James Chasse Jr. Die?
Two Crimes, Two Punishments
Who should get more prison time: an accomplice in a robbery or a drunken driver in a fatal crash? Suicide Defense
How a punk-porn empire is trying to protect its piece of the pie. The Conned Artist?
Airbrush artist sues famous sculptor's son for millions. "My Name Is Randy, And I'm Addicted To Oil."
It's the end of the world as he knows it and Randy White feels fine (sort of). Hydro Hogs
Our annual list of the biggest hosers in Portland. Buff Daddy Redux
Is Columbia Gorge inn owner Geoff "Buff Daddy" Thompson playing by the rules? Red Light District
Portland seeks to double its cameras at traffic lights, but the company holding the city's no-bid contract has some legal troubles of its own. Starving Art
Everclear's Art Alexakis is trying to lower his payments to his ex-wives.
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