…. just a regular Union guy I was feeling cranky after writing the post on PDC. Then I read this, on the website of the Laborers International Union. The story is last week’s…

A January 5, 2007 memorandum jointly authored by Mayor Potter and Commissioner Erik Sten, sent to the other members of the Council and Auditor Gary Blackmer, indicates that there are at least two,…

Oh wait, that’s fog. And not today. Never mind. We do have a dusting of snow here on Mt. Sylvania, and apparently the roads are very icy because the Portland Public Schools just…

i.e., Hardscaping SW Naito Parkway The SW Naito Parkway Reconstruction Project began in March 2006. The web site says “most construction completed by December 31, 2006, with new added work completed by January…

He shoots, he scores! Max Gordichuk hits Portland’s second goal in the Hawks’ thrilling 3-2 win over Tri-Cities on December 16, 2006. Hawkey with the Portland Winterhawks is fun, even if you don’t…

Q: When is a public hearing not a public hearing? A: When the report which is the focus of the public hearing is released one hour prior to the public hearing ******************** Update…

Today is a good day to make sure you have milk, cereal, cat litter, batteries, and other essential supplies stocked up. Portland may have snow tonight – cue panic buying this evening. We…

Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette (PPCW) served 56,000 people in 2006, according to their literature. In my opinion, they served all of us, because it greatly benefits society in general when people have…

I’m a nurse, and nurses help people live healthier lives, right? Right. But my system is having difficulty sending any of Steve’s photos to brighten up the blog and your day today. So…

Did you know that the current form of Taser “stun guns” was developed for sale direct to citizens, and only later marketed for use by law enforcement officers? That they are not classified…