Old news
This page is where stuff on the main page's news section goes when it changes from news to olds. Observe forgotten current events and primitive human societies from the dawn of time!
Saturday | August 14, 2010
Lackluster Local Lucre Licks Lone Lesbian Lounge
The Egyptian Club, Portland's only lesbian bar, to close doors for good October 9th.
Go to story: Portland Oregon's Lone Lesbian Bar Closing for Good
Friday | August 13, 2010
As Friday The 13th Dawns, Gloom Lurks In Shadows
Portland forecast: sunny and hot. "Much warmer than yesterday."
Go to story: 5-Day Forecast for ZIP Code 97209
Thursday | August 12, 2010
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Popping Up In Portland
Pentagon covetously sets sights on faraway lands selfishly hoarding large lithium-ion reserves. Possible invasion targets seen.
Go to story: Game Changer: First public quick-charge station for EVs installed in Portland
Wednesday | August 11, 2010
Heartless County Bureaucrats Threaten Entrepreneurial Tot With Hefty Fine
Public outcry assures that seven year-old lemonade impresario gets to take her mom to Disneyland anyway.
Go to story: Seven year old entrepreneur raises cash for Disneyland
Tuesday | August 10, 2010
A Bridge Too Wide
Ten lane span threatens to drive even more highly-dangerous motor vehicles into city. No end in sight to roadway slaughter, fossil fuel depletion, resource war proliferation.
Go to story: Oregon, Washington Leaders Agree On Key I-5 Bridge Details
Tuesday | May 25, 2010
Portland's architectural landmark, United States Custom House, officially goes on the auction block today. Previous efforts to turn the building into a 82-room boutique hotel or house Portland's International School fell through. Ideas for turning the building into a home for a Public Market, Sustainability Center or a Rose City Campus for the University of Oregon went nowhere. A couple of months ago, the Oregonian's Anna Griffin thoughtfully observed that someone with "with a vision" should turn their vision for what should happen with this Portland treasure into reality. Here's a chance to step up and take that challenge. What is your vision for the U.S. Custom House? Don't be shy; describe your vision here.
Tuesday | March 23, 2010
- Portland's message to upscale consumerism: "Take a hike!" Portland, Oregon Saks Fifth Avenue to Close. MarketWatch
Friday | December 18, 2009
- Economist says Portland's economic strategy isn't working. Portland Tribune
- Gold Coin