Politics The big immigration raid in Portland was likely no surprise to readers of Willamette Week A writer for the paper got herself hired at Fresh Del Monte Produce and then wrote about it last month. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 13, 2007
Politics An Oregon library system considers outsourcing to balance the books This photo is on the <a href="http://www.jcls.org/" target="_blank">home page</a> of the Jackson County, Ore., Library System, which is closed due to lack of money. (JCLS) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Tech The economic impact act plays in Portland If you believe these studies, and some of us do, the arts contribute almost as much to the Portland economy as they do in much-bigger Seattle. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Culture Once a year, Portland streets are decorated with duct tape The big story in advance of the Rose Parade. (KATU-TV) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / June 7, 2007
Politics Clicking and clucking: Portland's annual list of city salaries is out Five top executives got big raises this year. Workers topping six figures: 236. Mayor Tom Potter is 151st. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 30, 2007