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.
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
Dewey beats Stassen: Republicans hold a real debate
When you consider the recent GOP debates, IT seems like a dream. Two serious Republican candidates squared off over a vital issue of liberty and security. The whole world was listening, and Oregon determined the outcome of the national party race.
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.
Politics
A green line of governors: Can Inslee, Kitzhaber stop energy exports?
Coal, oil and gas proposals are flooding into states headed by governors who want to fight global warming.
Elections
Portland mayor battle will be hottest in years
The primary results have set up a faceoff between experience and barely restrained energy. Losing out: the sustainability candidate. Oh, Portlandia, how could you?