West End News commentators, op-eds, and more.
Express Yourself: Let Your Councilors Know How You Feel About Pesticide Use in Portland Portland City Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing o... Read more
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life Opium – What’s in a Name? by Rosanne Graef Outrage, incredulity, disappointment… All these describe my reaction to Dennis Hoey’s M... Read more
Eager for Action on Pesticide Ordinance by Bridget Chase CORRECTION Councilor Spencer Thibodeau is a real estate attorney, however, Councilor Thibodeau did not represent any clients who woul... Read more
A Whole New Day by Sam Pelletier When looking for good news, one needs look no further than the referendums passed this previous year. For example, we now have a minimum wage hooked to infla... Read more
Letter to the Editor Americold Not Acting Neighborly Americold’s request to alter zoning restrictions on the western waterfront should plunge ripples of concern through all Portland property... Read more
The War of Words What happens when the meme writers strike? by Sam Pelletier Negotiations Fail Salary negotiations drew to an abrupt end today when union leaders stormed out of a meeting wit... Read more
Yes We Can! A Strong Pesticide Ordinance for Portland by Bridget Chase In January, Portland’s Pesticide and Fertilizer task force resumed work on a draft pesticide reduction ordinance. The t... Read more
What’s the Matter with Calais? by Sam Pelletier After almost two months it’s probably not a bad dream. The birther dude from the Apprentice is going to be the president. While we... Read more
Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s recent gaffes seem too bad to be true. by Sam Pelletier Fiscally responsible, freedom loving Americans across the country have borne... Read more
Development and Procedural Failures in Portland
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life Are Portlanders Being Had? by Rosanne Graef When it comes to commercial and residential development – especially on the peninsula... Read more