AltWeeklies Wire
'I'm Here'new
An ex-child soldier's discusses his trip from Sierra Leone's war to a Starbucks bookshelf.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
02-15-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
House Dividednew
Oregon's legislature wrestles with evictions in rehab group homes.
Willamette Week |
Julie Sabatier |
02-15-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
As the Charter Turnsnew
Don't change that test pattern -- the wonky topic of Portland's charter reform actually has a lot of soap-opera twists.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
02-15-2007 |
Politics
Hurricane Vickinew
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Vicki Phillips has huffed and puffed for nearly three years now. Will she blow the city's schoolhouse down?
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-07-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Dump Lucknew
Why is Oregon letting its largest waste hauler toss 7,500 tons of glass into a landfill instead of recycling it?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
02-07-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Say UNKLnew
These toy designers make art for grownup playtime.
Willamette Week |
Ethan Smith |
02-07-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
24-hour Party Poopernew
Watching Jack Bauer in real time leads to an overwhelming question: When does he take a leak?
Willamette Week |
Ryan Hume |
02-01-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Just Say Gonew
Rocky Caravelli establishes a new Mexican connection for ibogaine, a controverisal drug that some say can help addicts.
Willamette Week |
Julie Sabatier |
02-01-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Red Light Districtnew
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.
Willamette Week |
Ian Demsky |
02-01-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
If I Rannew
This Oregon Democrat knows Sen. Gordon Smith can be beaten -- now he tells you how he'd do it.
Willamette Week |
Steve Novick |
01-31-2007 |
Politics
The Flicker-Down Effectnew
Hollywood's biz and buzz come a-calling for Portland's film professionals.
Willamette Week |
James Boyda |
01-24-2007 |
Movies
Garden of Weedin'new
Oregon's medical marijuana growers want to win respect, help the sick -- and grow the kindest bud on the planet.
Willamette Week |
Zach Dundas |
01-24-2007 |
Drugs
Spin Citynew
The revolving door stays ajar for Oregon's ex-bureaucrats.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Oh, Opulent Worldnew
The Shins' James Mercer counts his blessings, including Portland.
Willamette Week |
Amy McCullough |
01-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Shins
Clown Girlnew
We've got a sneak peek at a Monica Drake's debut novel.
Willamette Week |
Staff |
01-18-2007 |
Excerpts
Tags: Clown Girl, Monica Drake
