Shows for May 2010

Mon, May 31

What Wind Means for the Gorge

What economic changes will multiple wind energy projects bring to the Columbia River Gorge?

Fri, May 28

Finding Solutions: Arts Education

Finding Solutions: What's the value of arts education?

Thu, May 27

Stiffing the State

How has the state been shorted nearly $2 billion in taxes and fees... and why is it so hard to collect?

Wed, May 26

Failing Graduation Rates

Why are only 66 percent of Oregon high school students graduating after four years?

Tue, May 25

Challenges for the National Guard

What are the specific challenges of being in the National Guard?

Mon, May 24

Involuntary Commitment

When should someone be compelled to seek mental health treatment against his or her will?

Fri, May 21

How to Talk to Kids about Sexual Offenders

How do you talk to kids about sexual offenders?

Thu, May 20

Northwest Passages: Ehud Havazelet

The next in our series of conversations with Northwest writers profiles Ehud Havazelet

Wed, May 19

Primary Election 2010

The morning after Oregon's 2010 Primary election we parse the numbers and analyze the results.

Tue, May 18

Downsizing as a Senior

What is it like to downsize your life as you get older?

Mon, May 17

The Face of Race

Is Multnomah County "toxic" for people of color?

Fri, May 14

Klamath Drought

What do farmers do when there isn't enough water to go around? 

Thu, May 13

New Police Chief

What will a new chief of police mean for Portland?

Wed, May 12

Primary Conversations: Treasurer (D)

What would you like to ask the Democratic candidates for Treasurer?

Tue, May 11

The Viability of LNG

What does a halt to the Bradwood Landing project mean for the future of liquified natural gas in Oregon?

Mon, May 10

Primary Conversations: Superintendent of Public Instruction

Candidates for state superintendent of public instruction face off.

Fri, May 7

Fishing for Answers

How do fish hatcheries impact the wild salmon population?

Thu, May 6

Primary Conversations: Governor (R)

Who should be the next Republican candidate for Governor?

Wed, May 5

Faith Fissure

What happens when a community's beliefs are at odds?

Tue, May 4

Primary Conversations: Governor (D)

Who should be the next Democratic candidate for Governor?

Mon, May 3

When Unemployment Benefits Run Out

What happens when there are no more extensions for unemployment benefits and you still haven't found a job?