Marty Smith

Marty Smith

Marty Smith is the brains (or lack thereof) behind Dr. Know and skirts the fine line between “cultural commentator” and “bum” on a daily basis. He may not have lived in Portland his whole life, but he’s lived in Portland your whole life, so don't get lippy. Send your questions to dr.know@wweek.com and find him on Twitter at @martysmithxxx.

What Do You Think About a Ballot Initiative to Form Something Like a Public Utility District?

By Marty Smith

Could Portland Become Its Own County?

By Marty Smith

Is There Some Sort of Underground Market in Fake Texas License Plates?

By Marty Smith

Is It True San Francisco Is Busing Homeless People to Portland?

By Marty Smith

Why Do Grocery Stores Check My ID When Buying Beer or Wine at Age 71?

By Marty Smith

Are There More Rabbits in Northeast Portland?

By Marty Smith

No, Really: Why Don’t Private Parking Lots Tow Trespassing Cars Right Away?

By Marty Smith

Why Don’t Private Parking Lot Owners Just Tow the Non-Paying Cars?

By Marty Smith

Are You Still Able to Shower While Wearing an Ankle Monitor?

By Marty Smith

Can I Somehow Sic the City on My Neighbors Who Preserve “Their” Parking on the Street?

By Marty Smith

Is Meat Smoke Actually a Health Hazard?

By Marty Smith

Why Was Oregon’s Flu Season So Mild?

By Marty Smith

Why Does Portland Have So Much Dust?

By Marty Smith

Why Does Portland’s Charter Not Permit Officials to Remain in Business and Make a Little Outside Income?

By Marty Smith

A Reader Disputes Dr. Know’s Understanding of Latin and Trees

By Marty Smith