Beasties

Animal Instincts: Alpaca for State Mascot

Since 1969, the beaver has reigned as Oregon’s state animal. And it’s been a good run.

05/19/2009 By Kasey Cordell

5 MINUTES WITH...

Brian Greene

If you hear about a speech titled “Cosmology at the Frontier” and your mind wanders to space-age lip liner, don’t be ashamed. But Brian Greene is no Mary Kay.

05/19/2009 By Randy Gragg

Happenstance

Strangers on a Train

On a fateful evening in November, a MAX car full of commuters makes an unexpected stop.

05/19/2009 By Hannah Feldman

Theater

Stage Fight

Portland thespians tackle the Tonya Harding scandal.

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

Light a Fire

The Givers

In a philanthropic city, some charities stand out. Meet the winners of our 2008 Light A Fire awards.

05/19/2009 By Martha Calhoon and Stacey Wilson

Politics

Electoral Collage

Don’t chuck that campaign sign just because the election’s over.

05/19/2009 By Nino Padova

Music

Strong Timbre

From November 6 to 8, more than 300 of the world’s best luthiers & artisans who make stringed instruments will descend on Portland for the Violin Society of America’s international competition.

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

Back Talk

Powering Down

Retiring PGE chief Peggy Fowler on evil CEOS, science, and the inevitable perils of being green

05/19/2009 By Bart Blasengame

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Feliz Cumpleaños, Rudy!

The all-rookie dunker turns twenty-four this month. We want to make his big day memorable.

05/19/2009 By Benjamin Golliver

Local Color

Made In Portland

Gus Van Sant might just be the least hip local icon you’ve ever met. “I’m very uncool,” he says. He’s OK with this, and so are we.

05/19/2009 By Bart Blasengame

CHIN HAIR 101

Beardos

“A beard is a scarf that works great while bike riding,” and other observations on the significance of facial hair in the beardiest city in America.

05/19/2009 By Paige Williams

Higher Education

The 2008 Northwest College Report

You’re the one filling out the application, but the school’s got to meet your criteria, too.

05/19/2009 Research by Martha Calhoon By Kasey Cordell

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Mean Girls Like Me

Determined to prove herself, an untested skater charges into a game ruled by breakneck speed, big collisions, and fishnet hose.

05/19/2009 By Kasey Cordell

FEATURE

Light A Fire 2007

The winners of the 2007 nonprofit awards

05/19/2009 By Kasey Cordell and Eric Gold

Bullseye

Shot to the Heart

When your wife can hit a two-inch bull’s-eye from 20 yards, you 1) love her more and 2) learn to shoot like she does.

05/19/2009 With Brian Barker

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Storm Watch

05/19/2009 By John Chandler

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Tangled Up In You and You and You

Brian is married to April, but he also likes Maggie. April loves Brian, but occasionally snuggles with Bill. And no one is jealous.

05/19/2009 By Bart Blasengame

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Fresh Kicks

A tomboy takes her tough act to a new level with the martial art of poekoelan—don’t even think of tangling with her now.

05/19/2009 By Rachel Ritchie

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Slide Show: Eternal Flame

05/19/2009

Local Politics

The Underdog

Sean Cruz, candidate for state senate, has been homeless, jobless, and clincially depressed. In other words, he’s perfect for public office. And he’d really like your vote.

05/19/2009 By Nancy Rommelmann