A little while back I posted about the phone books that appear on our doorsteps several times a year. At the time we couldn't find any way to stop their delivery - but now going to YellowPagesGoesGreen.org will end that extra pile of wasted paper (continue reading)

Photo by Rich Oskin As gas prices are rising local Portlanders are looking for alternate means of commuting around town. Bicycles are a number one as far as this city goes (we all know that!). But have you noticed more mopeds on the road? (continue reading)

So I've been staying at a friend's place whilst I find a) a job and b) a place to call my own (our own... I'm willing to share with the boyo, I suppose...) It's a nice little neighborhood that's generally quiet, or so I have to assume. How do (continue reading)

Lest you get the wrong idea, I'm a big fan of Willamette Week. I read it religiously, and think they do a bang-up job when it comes to investigative journalism, and getting the news out about the various things that happen in our fair city in any (continue reading)

So I'm a little late on this, then I had a computer crash issue and yadda yadda yadda - but it's been in my head since leaving the Doug Fir on Monday night and I have to get it out! My husband and I headed over there to see The Detroit Cobras - (continue reading)

Holy crap was it hot last weekend. As a person sans air conditioner, and with a slightly crazy side, I forced the boyfriend to help me clean the house (as was previously planned) leading to nearly dying from heat exhaustion. Fortunately for him, I (continue reading)

One of the many things that makes Portland great is fondness for beer, and the many festivals we have to celebrate it. In a single year, we've got the Holiday Ale Fest, the Spring Brewer's Fest, the International Beer Fest, and the biggie - the (continue reading)

Don't forget to come down to Plan B (SE 8th & Main) tonight around 5:30ish to ??? and chat with your fellow Portlanders. We'll get a chance to meet some of our new folks - and maybe even some of our friends at Our PDX Network (welcome to the (continue reading)

There are only about 10 people in my office today - normally there are about 40. We have tomorrow off as well as Friday - so many people took advantage of using three days of PTO to get nine days off. I decided to work because my husband wouldn't (continue reading)

Earlier today we watched from our office windows as a parade of policeman clad in what appeared to be full SWAT gear assemble on the roof of the parking garage at 2nd & Jefferson. In the center of the roof is a helipad - that doesn't appear to (continue reading)

Now that summer is here, it's time to start getting out and walking these fine Portland streets. I hopped on the Yellow Line to go check out the big Sunday Parkways shindig up in North Portland. I gotta say, it was awesome. The idea is to remind (continue reading)

Most of us should be used to the overcast-ness and rain-ocity of the great northwest, but holy smokes! The storm last night was fantastic! And forgive me for speaking of weather, because I know that it's the most boring thing ever, but I really (continue reading)

It's obvious that something's gotta give. Anyone who's made the drive from Vancouver in the morning or to Vancouver in the evening knows that. On bad days, it can take more than an hour to cross the span. It's a headache for both commuters and (continue reading)

So it's time again for my annual DCI post - this year we are lucky enough to have both the Blue Devils - the 2007 champs - and Phantom Regiment who brought in 4th place last year. Our own Oregon Crusaders will of course be there, and this year it's (continue reading)

Saw this yesterday morning on Sandy Blvd. while out getting a coffee... perfect Americana for the holiday weekend! (continue reading)