Environment A very bad night on the Iditarod trail The temperature dropped. The wind blew hard. The dogs died. Things looked bad. by Eugene Carlson / March 18, 2009
Culture Life after the demolition of a dam on Oregon's Sandy River Demolition of the Marmot Dam on the Sandy River in Oregon began with a big blast mostly designed to weaken it. (PGE) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 26, 2007
Environment Earthquake wake-up call The epicenter of Sunday's earthquake in Oregon. (USGS) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 24, 2007
Politics Outing Portland's 'hydro hogs' Willamette Week's annual report on the biggest water users survives an effort to keep the names secret. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / September 14, 2007
Politics A hurricane blows away bad news Hurricane Gustav. (NOAA) by Eugene Carlson / September 1, 2008
Politics Portland's wired water world From top, the "Benson Bubblers," the Bull Run Watershed, and a kitten encounter. (All: Portland Water Bureau) by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 24, 2007
Culture Pets, food, and fur: Exploring our affinity for animals can get complicated What's this cat worth? by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / May 10, 2007
Culture For Columbia River windsurfers, a massive new sandbar to contend with The confounding sandbar at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia rivers. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / April 17, 2007
Environment The not-so-mad scientist Science teacher Greg Craven on YouTube. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 17, 2007
Environment Snow in Portland: We don't have to see it to believe Bottled water? Check. Flashlights? Check. Back issues of The New Yorker? Leftover holiday candy? Check. Check. Check. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 27, 2007