As a self-proclaimed “Non-Consumer,” I should probably keep this myself, but man, do I love shopping! Browsing the aisles, scanning every shelf, keeping an eagle eye out for that elusive bargain. Pure heaven. And I can’t be certain, but there may be some serotonin release and iris dilation. Wait . . . you

They had a 2.5 over near Maupin a couple of hours ago. It's a common place for earthquake activity, but it's been quiet for a while. Wonder if it had anything to do with these yes

Mitt Romney won last night’s Nevada caucuses. It looks like Mittens is now the Republican front-runner. Egyptian authorities could soon

Agent: Joel Freeland, Malaga Closing In On New Contract The agent for international Portland Trail Blazers big man Joel Freeland is quoted by Spanish publication La Opinion

Monday is going to be quite beautiful in Portland with a high near 60 degrees and sunny. Artists from the popular summer events Sand in the City will be in Pioneer Courthouse Square making life-size snow sculptures. Not sure how long these snow sculptures will last, but it will be fun to watch and good reason [...]

map 2.5 2012/02/05 09:27:52 45.122N 120.928W 16.9 13 km ( 8 mi) ESE of Maupin, OR Maupin, Oregon has been quiet for awhile. Is it going to get active again?

I took a quick trip out to the Columbia Gorge on the last weekend in January, to see the falls in their full winter glory (must be all that pluviosity - lots of rain the week before), and to celebrate my mom's birthday.  She chose the

Leora and I enjoyed The Trip last night. This was a memorable scene.

Quick: Tentative Date For Greg Oden's Left Knee Procedure Set Portland Trail Blazers Acting GM Chad Buchanan said that Blazers center Greg Oden

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Hobb is the pen name of a Tacoma writer who also publishes as Megan Lindholm.

Many Beaver fans were left feeling frustrated about not having a DB coach named before signing day.

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A noise outside wakes me up.  It wakes Weston as well.  He moves slightly, growls toward the window, and then stands up.  I know I’m in trouble.  Outside the wind tosses the branches against each other.  It’s a nice sound.  I can’t go back to sleep, but want to.  Thinking I’ll have a better ch

A noise outside wakes me up.  It wakes Weston as well.  He moves slightly, growls toward the window, and then stands up.  I know I’m in trouble.  Outside the wind tosses the branches against each other.  It’s a nice sound.  I can’t go back to sleep, but want to.  Thinking I’ll have a better ch

The Tour de Nerdfighting recently came to Portland and well...it's pretty great, according to Erin S., who writes at the Snarke blog. Where else can you see hundreds of people sing (with gusto!) songs about particle physics, angler fish and Harry Potter?

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Three mayoral candidates will be present, Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith. Portland Mercury’s Sarah Mirk and Larry Wallack, Dean of PSU’s College of Urban and Public Affairs, will serve as emcees.

That 5.7 earthquake off Vancouver Island yesterday came just a half hour after a 4.3

Harry really wants a rabbit. Harry’s dad really wants his wife bac

This is a film that reinforces the mythology of the High School experience while simultaneously exploding that myth all over the inside of a library.

The Blazers win their fifth home game in a row, all by double-digit margins.

The Blazers win their fifth home game in a row, all by double-digit margins.

By Free Enterprise U.S. Chamber of Commerce While nearly all Americans felt the squeeze of the economic downturn, certain pockets of the United States remained prosperous. USA Today reports that median household income actually rose in 12 states and the District of Columbia between 2005 and 2010: •Texas, Iowa, and Hawaii

By National Association of Wheat Growers Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world, highlighted the relative lack of money devoted to agricultural innovation and research in his annual letter outlining the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2012 priorities. The Foundation was founded by the

America’s first black priest focus of University of Portland lecture By University of Portland “Augustine Tolton: From Slave to Priest” is the upcoming lecture by Harold Burke-Sivers at the University of Portland. Burke-Sivers, the University of Portland Director of Public Safety, will present his lecture at 7 p.m

George Fox University hosts event designed to equip those who advise students who often face barriers when pursuing a college education By George Fox University Individuals who work at private universities or in community organizations or schools (K-12) are invited to a February workshop designed to educate and equip indivi

Monday in Video Tutorials - Watercolor painter Cheng-Khee Chee will be demonstrating both a technique and a philosophy that he uses in his stunning koi paintings. If you haven’t seen his painting style yet, be sure to check it out tomorrow. Tuesday in General Art Advice - We’d all agree that art is a form of [..

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Coming off the heels of the 1960’s Film Alphabet, the 1970′s Film Alphabet, the 1980’s Film Alphabet, the 1990’s Film Alphabet, and the the 2000’s Film Alphabet designer Stephen Wildish now challenges our 1950s pop culture movie knowledge with the 1950’s Film Alphabet. Prints, cards and posters of all the Film A

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The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets, 117-97, at the Rose Garden on Saturday night, improving their record to 14-10 on the season. Blazer

For most parents, especially to mothers-to-be, waiting for the new baby’s arrival is, indeed, one of probably the most cherished and much-awaited event. They would usually spend every single waking hour keeping track of the ticks of the time clock, the droplets that tap on the window pane, along with the days inside t

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Nicolas Batum's 9 three-pointers and LaMarcus Aldridge's 29 points on 13 of 18 shooting carry Portland past the Nuggets.

Nicolas Batum's 9 three-pointers and LaMarcus Aldridge's 29 points on 13 of 18 shooting carry Portland past the Nuggets.

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In a Nutshell Nicolas Batum makes quite the splash upon his return, co

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It's tax time once again all across the United States, and this week, Americans have been busy ratting each other out to the IRS, as required by law. And as each form was dropped into the IRS document maw, a copy was mailed to the taxpayer affected. Employees got W-2 forms from their employers. Investors got 1099 forms f

Plus, the Trail Blazers coach talks about the game plan of attacking the Nuggets, who were playing for the third night in a row.

Plus, the Trail Blazers coach talks about the game plan of attacking the Nuggets, who were playing for the third night in a row.

Sterling Coffee, the little walk-up next to Trader Joe’s on Glisan, has lost their lease. The shop, owned by Adam McGovern of Coffeehouse Northwest, is a popular destination because of their commitment to micro-roasting, and the passion of their employees. Apparently, Trader Joes will be expanding into the Sterling