News A Boy Scout must be trustworthy, loyal, helpful and the like. But to obtain the highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must also prove his service has had an impact on his community. Th   More

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News WW's own Arts and Culture Editor Martin Cizmar (pictured) briefly became an internet celebrity last week, when an image he posted on his personal Facebook page went viral after getting noticed by a writer at his former paper, the Phoenix New Times.On Thursday, July 19, Martin, a former Eagle Scout in his home town of Tallmadge, Ohio, returned his Eagle Scout badge to the Boy Scouts of America, after ...   More

News Some Laurelhurst residents don't want their neighbors to support one of the Boy Scouts of America's local holiday season traditions—picking up Christmas trees for recycling. The objections in this "Dear Neighbors" letter (PDF) being circulated in the Northeast Portland neighborhood from residents Richard Kuhns and Mary Quigley focus on the Boy Scouts' stance against Scouts and parent volunteers ...   More