Rogue of the Week The Rogue Desk doesn’t have a heart of stone. Our profound good wishes go out to the people of Japan as they mourn the deaths of at least 9,000    More

News The earthquake that struck Japan last week was the fourth largest since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  A magnitude 9.0 quake, the March 11 event spawned a tsunami, left hundred   More

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News  As we wait for any possible tsunami fallout on the Oregon Coast from the distant and devastating earthquake that has rocked Japan, we're reminded of a cover story WW's Aaron Mesh did last year called "Quake Up Call."That January 2010 piece was about the prospect of the ocean floor splitting 75 miles off the Oregon Coast and sending shock waves that would rumble in to Portland. The last such destructive ...   More

News Kiwis In Portland is hosting a fundraiser for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake tonight, Wednesday, March 2, at 6 pm at the Buffalo Gap. Funds raised in the silent auction and raffle (in which you could win Icebreaker outdoor apparel) will go to the New Zealand Red Cross. Party like the Kiwis do, and aid the victims of last week’s natural disaster by enjoying roasted lamb and a pint of Steinlager. ...   More

News Recent news about the eruption of Mount Merapi in Indonesia reminded us of a WW cover story this year about the Northwest's own looming natural disaster—a massive earthquake scientists warn is already overdue. So we were reassured but somewhat bemused last week when we ran across this flyer about earthquake preparedness (PDF) in the Multnomah County Courthouse. State and county administrators ...   More

News [youtube ssEQDTGKn8E] Did you know next month is Earthquake Awareness Month? I must confess I didn't until the concerned folks at Portland's Office Of Emergency Management let me know all about it. Turns out they've got me — and anybody else now on a last-minute scramble for related events to attend — covered. On April 1, the city office says it "will host a compelling and sobering ...   More

News Local relief agencies have been quick to address the recent round of natural disasters that killed hundreds and left countless others injured and homeless. Mercy Corps has been positioned for five years in Padang, a city of 900,000 in Sumatra closely located to the epicenter of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake. And the Portland-based relief agency immediately sent global emergency specialists to ...   More

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News What can you do to help people affected by the horrific earthquake in Haiti? Eat, drink, shop, party and be merry. A huge number of local restaurants, venues and events are offering up a portion of their proceeds this weekend (and in the weeks to come) to help Haiti relief efforts. Plus, lots of local groups are mobilizing to gather supplies. We'll update this list as new info pops up in ...   More