Feature

The Inside Tale of Colin O’Brady’s Death-Defying, Record-Breaking Antarctic Crossing

The Portlander was the first person to cross Antarctica unassisted. What helped him make the epic, nearly impossible 900-mile trek? Growing up here.

03/26/2019 By Julian Smith

RESEARCH

Right Now, You’re Breathing Out Microscopic Ecosystems That Can Tell Scientists Exactly Who You Are

And the research could have implications stretching from health care to crime fighting.

06/24/2016 By Julian Smith

Rainmaker

In the lab with Woody Blackford, Columbia Sportswear's man for all seasons.

10/16/2012 By Julian Smith

Trail City

Oregon City/Clackamas/Milwaukie

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Vancouver/Camas

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Want to play hooky? Here are the best places to spend a few hours outside the office.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Mudroom

How ’70s skyjacker D.B. Cooper’s leap launched our greatest (and maybe last) modern outlaw myth.

10/14/2011 By Julian Smith

IN ORBIT

A Portland State scientist takes his skills from NASA to rural Africa.

12/22/2010 By Julian Smith

Mudroom

Intrepid map nerds discover a new GPS pursuit.

10/11/2010 By Julian Smith

Ski Patrol

Mt Hood Meadows brings in heavy artillery to control avalanches.

05/19/2009 By Julian Smith

Pacific Ring of Fire

Ever wondered whether you could outrun the lava if Mount Hood blew its lid? We have.

05/19/2009 By Julian Smith

Health

A recent study shows that toxic pollutants have found a new hiding place in Oregon—us.

05/19/2009 By Julian Smith