Opinion
How Northwest hotelier Gordon Sondland went from UW dropout to central witness in the impeachment inquiry
"His mandate from the president was to go make deals."
Floyd McKay
Floyd J. McKay, professor of journalism emeritus at Western Washington University, was a print and broadcast journalist in Oregon for three decades. He is also a historian and his new book, "Reporting
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Politics
Redistricting: the opening bids are laid on the table
With each party trying to protect its strongholds, the commissioners seem to have in mind four sure districts for each party, with two Congressional Districts as swing territory. Incumbents seem protected, but much less so for legislators.
Elections
Steve Novick is the one to watch in Oregon politics
The man with the "hard left hook" is a contender for the Democrat nomination to take on incumbent U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith. According to polls, the race is close, but Novick's indie appeal may win it for him.
Politics
Olympia lawmakers eye Oregon for tax lessons
As Oregon voters this week vote on two tax-hike measures, the Washington legislature watches for signs indicating whether tax increases could fly in their state.
Culture
Happiness: There's something about Northwest communities
Open space and education are values that attract people here, and they seem to be factors in our sense of well-being.