Portland news
City news, rankings and notes on the blog itself.
Portlandia Season 2
If you can't get enough of mocking Portlanders, IFC just released their first look at the brand new season of Portlandia. Season Two is coming in January whether Portland likes it or not.
Columbia Sportswear Sponsors Pro Cycling Team
I'm a fan of both cycling and Portland, so when I heard that a Portland-based company would be sponsoring a major pro cycling team, that was cause for celebration.
Portland #2 in Nation for Blogging
Today's Oregonian newspaper says that Portland is #2 in the country in terms of blogging - that only Austin, TX outranks us in terms of the number of residents who have either read or contributed to…
Portland DEQ Air Pollition Warning
Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a pollution advisory today due to the lack of air movement we've had in the Willamette Valley recently.
Google Street View Comes to Portland
You know that creepy/cool feature Google introduced awhile ago, "Street View" - where you can see the streets of certain cities as if you were standing right there?
Portland's #1 to Travel + Leisure (at least in some categories)
I'm not an Oregon native myself, and I know lots of other transplants who now call Portland home.
Oregon Duck Beats Up Houston Cougar, Kind Of
Generally speaking, I'm an Oregon State University fan. I grew up in Corvallis, so even though I didn't go to OSU I still have an affinity for the Beavers.
New State Park Campground Opens in Washington County
For anyone who's interested in camping but doesn't want to go too far from civilization (i.e. Portland), we have the opening of a new campground.
Portland gets more popular as travel spot
It seems as if tourism for 2006 in Portland kicked up from previous years, according to this article from the Portland Business Journal.
Metro debuts REIN (Regional Environmental Information Network)
Can you identify the woodpecker species at right? If so you are a prime person for pointing out sightings of more select local animals to Metro.
Need A Reason To Stay Home Today?
If you live locally in the Portland area you've probably noticed the roads are not the safest for driving at the moment. I myself have had a few slipping and sliding moments in the last 24 hours.
The Portland Logue is Back!
Hello there fellow Portlanders and those looking for great tips and hints on all the fun stuff Portland has to offer.
Bush Jogs with Wounded Oregon Soldier
I don't care what anyone thinks of Bush, but you have to give props to this soldier, who lost parts of both his legs in Iraq.
Last Male Purebred Rabbit Species Dies
This is sad - note the Portland connection - last remaining ones are in the Portland Zoo.
Autistic Student Recruited into Army
The Oregonian broke this story on Sunday, where an 18-year-old autistic man was recruited into the military and is supposed to report to basic training in August.
Massive lava 'fin' rises up in Mount St. Helen's crater
Again, it's over the border in Washington, but since you can see it clearly on a beautiful day like today, Portlanders sometimes claim Mt. Saint Helen's as their own...
OSU power failures anger researchers
This isn't Portland, per se, but it's close enough...It's hard to make claims of being a great research facility when you can't even provide consistent power...
Oregon to Replace Gas Tax With Mileage Tax?
In my experience, I've found Oregon to be one of the most eco-conscious places in the country.
Sarah Dylan Back on the Radio
Former co-host of the Rick Emerson show on MAX 910 AM and mornings with Sarah and Greg on 94/7 fm, current morning television reporter and social commentator Sarah Dylan is returning to radio.
Teen injured in Oregon high school shooting
High school students in Roseburg are getting sent home today after a 16-year-old male was criticially injured by another student. Teen injured in Oregon high school shooting
The New American Dream Towns: Portland, Oregon
Outside magazine raved about P-town in their August issue, claiming it a 'dream town'. My old haunt, Chicago, also made the list. Those are two pretty different cities!
Portland - The Next Jazz Mecca?
I can't link to the story directly, but it's on the homepage of CNN . It talks about how the jazz community in Portland has welcomed New Orleans musicians with open arms.
Portland - An Afterthought?
On the West Coast trail of swashbuckling backpackers, Portland often seems to be an afterthought.