In Oregon (and elsewhere) the race is on for the governor's mansion. Let's take a look at the candidates' commercials. Oh, an elbow to the ribs. That hurts. But Dudley's endured an elbow or two in his time. Here's his counter: A poll released today by Riley Research...
Hungry For Taxable Dollars, California Is Ready To Cash In On What It’s Been Missing
Freelance writer Leland Baxter-Neal traveled to Humboldt County, Calif. to report on the marijuana economy (and what it might mean for Oregon) for The Portland Mercury. California's Proposition 19, should it pass, will legalize pot in the Golden State--while Oregon's...
Where Have You Been? Oh, Just Tending My Virtual Crops
Simon Dumenco, writing for Ad Age, taps a nerve when discussing the rise of social gaming and what it means for our culture. In FarmVille, of course, you "work" your own plot of land, while FrontierVille stokes nostalgia for Manifest Destiny. ("Howdy, Pardner! Come...
Darrell Scott’s “River” Takes Me Far From Troubled Times
Darrell Scott pulled in to Puddletown last night for a show at the new Alberta Rose Theatre on NE Alberta Street. I was impressed with the new music venue near our home, but I was blown away by the power of Scott's performance. One man with his voice and guitar can be...
One Week In The No Wake Zone
Samish Island in Skagit County, Washington is an idyllic Puget Sound beach community. It was our great fortune to spend a relaxing week there in a beautiful beach-front home with stunning views of Bellingham Bay, Mt. Baker and Orcas Island. We had planned to visit...