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Taste: From their bog to your Thanksgiving dinner

By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:00AM

Gretchen Farr and her husband, Randy, are cranberry farmers in Port Orford, part of a growing collaborative of farming families who have adopted sustainable growing practices within their bogs and wetlands. Full story »

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Looking forward to FOODday

By The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 5:56PM

Coming Tuesday in The Oregonian's FOODday section: Sweet finishes for all your holidays meals, with tips from Portland's top bakers. Also, ideas galore for using all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Full story »

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Keeping up with H1N1 and the seasonal flu

The H1N1 vaccine is administered by health workers with Multnomah County.

By The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 5:37PM

The H1N1 swine flu virus may be on the wane. But holiday gatherings may spread the virus to people who so far have steered clear. Full story »

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Pacific chorus frogs sing through winter

By The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 5:22AM

In truly frigid climates, small frogs basically shut down their metabolism and wait for warmer weather. But in Oregon, where winters are warm by comparison, Pacific chorus frogs can sing all year. In fact, on some above-freezing nights during the winter, you're likely to hear them, but they'll be using a deeper-pitched call than their spring mating chirp. Full story »

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Flurry of changes at Oregon ski areas

By Terry Richard, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 12:05PM

Timberline has a new winter entry and a new fireside brunch. Mt. Hood Meadows is emphasizing night skiing. Mt. Hood Skibowl has a new gift card. Mt. Bachelor made more than $1 million in improvements over the summer. Full story »

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Season of Sharing: Hard times for humanitarians

By The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 8:03PM

This year, it's the helpers who need help. As the region's economic troubles show no sign of lessening, many agencies and nonprofits face their own problems: budget and staff cuts, fewer contributions of cash and resalable goods, and increased demand for their services. Full story »

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Pet Talk: Canine companions boost readers' confidence

By Jacques Von Lunen, Special to The Oregon...

November 16, 2009, 8:39PM

Schools around Portland find that nonjudgmental dogs are a calming presence for children and help increase their motivation. Full story »

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First descent(s): He's boldly skied off Mount Hood, McKinley, Eiger and more

By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 12:05PM

Swiss ski mountaineer Sylvain Saudan, the father of extreme skiing, was the first person to ski off the 11,239-foot summit of Mount Hood in 1971. Full story »

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Portland's St. Vincent de Paul's Mobile Kitchen serves the hungry in rural Oregon

By Inara Verzemnieks, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 12:57PM

St. Vincent de Paul's Mobile Kitchen travels daily to rural Oregon communities to serves hot means to anyone who climbs aboard the converted bus. Full story »

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First descent(s): He's boldly skied off Mount Hood, McKinley, Eiger and more

By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 12:05PM

Swiss ski mountaineer Sylvain Saudan, the father of extreme skiing, was the first person to ski off the 11,239-foot summit of Mount Hood in 1971. Full story »

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The magic is in the snow

By Torsten Kjellstrand, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 11:55AM

If you spend enough time trying to take in as much snow as you can, it will reach out to you to make friends. Full story »

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Telluride has thrills, chills and charms

By Chris Broderick, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 11:50AM

Majestic scenery, kid-friendly terrain and massive vertical for serious skiers make Telluride Ski Resort a favorite among all the West's big ski areas. Full story »

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Strap on some snowshoes, and you'll be going places

By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 11:34AM

It's family friendly, simpler than skiing and offers access to the same breathtaking scenery. Full story »

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Help out seniors and their pets at the game tonight

By Jacques Von Lunen, Special to The Oregon...

November 21, 2009, 11:08AM

You can make a difference in the lives of seniors and their pets at tonight's Trail Blazers game against the Timberwolves. Bring new, unopened pet food to donate. Full story »

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Through the snow and the tall trees, hushed wonder at June Lake

By Special to The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:47AM

Mount St. Helen's June Lake offers a beautiful waterfall and more. Full story »

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Getaways & Deals Around the West

By April Ober, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:08AM

Snowcreek Resort has ski deals at Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Breckenridge Ski Resort is open with early season packages. Whistler has early season ski packages. Full story »

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Church hopes joy in the arts will translate to faith

By Nancy Haught, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 5:50AM

Community outreach is a cornerstone of Christianity, and Christ United Methodist Church in Northwest Portland is putting its faith in a performing arts series, with a ticket price that's less than a night at the movies. Full story »

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Oregon elects Rev. Michael Joseph Hanley as bishop of Episcopal diocese

By Nancy Haught, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 8:00PM

Clergy and delegates from throughout western Oregon elected the Rev. Michael Joseph Hanley, 54, rector of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Roseville, Minn., as the 10th bishop, after Full story »

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Go visit the farm animals tomorrow

By Jacques Von Lunen, Special to The Oregon...

November 20, 2009, 6:34PM

Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, a refuge for abused farm animals in Scio, invites the public to feed their resident pigs, cows, turkeys and chickens some appropriate treats tomorrow. Full story »

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OSU faculty to take unpaid furlough days

By Suzanne Pardington, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 5:24PM

Faculty at Oregon State University voted this week to support a plan to take two to six furlough days from January through June to help close a budget gap due to state budget cuts. Full story »

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Oregon non-profit makes it into the semi-finals

By Jacques Von Lunen, Special to The Oregon...

November 20, 2009, 4:59PM

The Oregon non-profit group Project POOCH helps incarcerated youth by teaming them up with shelter dogs. The group is one step away from winning big bucks in a national online contest. Full story »

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A day for thanks pushes me to focus on the positive

By Special to The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 4:25PM

Columnist Dulcy Mahar shares the good things in her life, from Doug the Wonder Guy, an understanding husband and loyal readers to furry companions and, yes, even rain. Full story »

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