Today is election day—the final day to vote. For weeks, voters have been blasted with ads, phone calls and various other methods of getting the word out about the issues and the candidates.
Online Exclusive: Mudslingers and hell raisers
Veggie time!
I began exploring tasty vegetarian snacks when I was told—while eating some delicious, though not necessarily healthy, Oreos—that Oreos are vegan.
The wheels on the bus go round and round…for now
Another voting season, and yet another set of measures to consider, and as usual, they will cost you somehow.
Drinking green water
It seems that these days, that the whole “green” way of life is all the rage, but unfortunately it is also a time of economic recession, forcing many to make thrifty choices in lieu of green ones.
I like it on the floor
Pink is the color of October. This is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month—a great cause and a great idea. But the “awareness” that is spreading on social networks such as Facebook is far from productive.
The message came too late
After a rash of suicides within the LGBTQ communities across America, columnist Dan Savage launched a new project aimed at speaking to the younger members of the gay and lesbian population.
Priorities of Washington County
Washington County voters will have a lot to think about when a public safety levy is up for renewal this November.
Diagnosing maturity
It used to be that marshmallows—yes, marshmallows—were one of the biggest methods used to predict maturity in early childhood.
The cost of history
History is an important part of everyone, every place and everything. Oregon’s history is in danger of being forgotten.
Stopping the traffic
Many people in Portland used to brag about the city’s high number of strip clubs and porn shops. Portlanders took pride in their city’s illicit businesses.
The future of dispensaries
In Oregon, one can use marijuana legally for medicinal purposes if that individual obtains a special permit.