News From the media-covering-media desk: Kevin Allman, novelist, playwright, critic and, until he moved back to New Orleans, a good friend and occasional contributor to WW , announced on his blog yesterday that he's accepted a position at Gambit Weekly , the state's finest alternative newsweekly. The top position, actually. From the paper's blog : Veteran journalist, blogger, novelist and playwright ...   More

News Lend your ears and raise some funds: Jeffrey Jerusalem, Housefire, Future Historians, SAFE and more artists will perform at the PDX Gult Coast Benefit Sunday, Aug. 1 at Disjecta. Funds will go to help fishermen affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill. Tickets are on sale now, and for a $40 minimum donation you'll get a Southern-style seafood dinner, cocktails and a raffle. The Oregon Bartenders ...   More