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There will always be idiots doing something stupid. Wash the car and get over it there are many more important things to do and think about. I hope your 'desire to detach and decompress' works out for you. Cheers and best wishes.

Now pull the plg on their electricity, water and heat and watch all the rats scurry back to their holes. Good riddance! Great job by law enforcement, sorry one milita wannabe had to die, but when you play woth guns, bad things happen

The Fantasy is OVER. ..reality has set in, with deadly consequences (for the campers)

They are a bunch of millionaire wannabe agribusiness failures with too much time to spend on the internet listening to others tell them they are God's chosen. Just another crop of morons getting their just reward, and it ain't gonna be in heaven

Good...And stay out of Oregon!

Oh yuck.

I want to know why Wheeler left as MCC and could not get the 3 counties to finance the Sellwood bridge like he promised. I want to know why he did not ride Kitz more about the Cylvia and Patricia interference with financing and COIs? Did he just let Kate as SOS give them a pass with no input as treasurer?

No, Mr. Payne survived the encounter with police and is now where he belongs.

In what possible universe are any of them "patriotic heroes?" How could an armed attempt to deny the lawful authority of the federal government to own property, when that is very clearly authorized by Article IV of our Constitution, possibly be described as "patriotic?"

Said the British to the Minute Men.

Hopefully soon we can expand the conversation about how awesome that National Wildlife Refuge is (along with many others/as well as myriad other public lands), and the array of bird species that pass through there. Even for folks who are not birders, Malheur has a lot to offer and a very proud heritage prior to this ridiculous incident.

This is not surprising at all, this is the way things work. I don't know who to point the finger at more, the millionaire who lends money without HIS OWN lawyers drafting contracts, or Travis, the self absorbed arrogant felon whose only real profession is spending other people's money. The industry, just like other industries, are influenced by money, lawyers, and lobbyists. People think it's soooo easy to become "part of the goldrush". Newsflash, there is going to be A LOT of lawsuits in the next 3 years as people pour money into start ups that don't have the proper knowledge OR LEGITIMATE SALES CONTACTS to make the rec game work. I can not wait until all the southern oregon and central oregon growers are sitting on mounds and mounds of mediocre bud with RFID tags on them. Good luck with THAT!

Fyi, Boise-Eliot isn't a thing especially since the school had Humboldt now, this is on the Eliot/Irvington border, but decidedly in Eliot. That being said, this place is good

Oregon (I live in Molalla) is chock full of "Low information" voters...as evidenced in these comments. If you knew the real story ( which the media has hidden) you'd know that the government was the evil agent here. But most of you will remain clueless.

Where do you get the Sour Grapes to say this is a Bernie person? Based on how Bernie does not allow this crap to go on where do you get off with the accusation?

Isn't low information voters into helicopter rides and Donald Trump? Not seeing much of that here. Helicopter rides are cool though.

What an embarrassment for the Federal Government. They were in charge of the situation and let it fester for too long. Not a fan of Gov. Brown but her finally losing patience and speaking up about the situation forced the Feds hand. They in turn have inflamed the situation even more with the shooting.

Nicely buried lede, WW. There is nothing complex about the rule. The only story here is that a club owner with a long history of OLCC violations has been busted for selling booze without a license.

Nice! Loved your "How to Win the Lottery" talk at XOXO a few years ago.

Great, just what these extremists need: a martyr at the hands of the Feds. I'm sorry that the guy is dead, that sucks, but the bigger picture is that this is likely in inflame right-wing anti-government extremists even more.

Oh, wonderful. Just what Portland needs. And, this might be rude, but I didn't realize that Ryan Bundy's face looks like that all the time.

Replying to myself here, because I just looked it up: for those who don't know, Ryan Bundy was run over by a car as a child, and it caused permanent nerve damage and face paralysis.

Mark McConnell was released? How come? Was he the FBI man inside?

Wow! This is crazy I was at this party and it was a private free event. And the alcohol was all given away. I understand a picture is worth a 1,000 words but not when they are false

"The police action involved Oregon State Police and the FBI and took place on a state highway..." This is technically inaccurate. 395 is a federal hwy, not state. But I'm sure there must be some inter-gov't MOU of some kind for this sort of thing. So I doubt this is a very important question.

What about the native artifacts? How will that be handle? No one seems to want to acknowledge the fact that these terrorists might of stolen and lost precious, priceless artifacts to the native people.

In response to question #5, I don't know for sure but from what I've read the State Police seem to have been in charge of the operation if it is on a State Highway and in this kind of an operation the FBI would be there other law enforcement that did have jurisdiction. Law Enforcement State, local, and the FBI were working together to protect the people as well as removing the militia involved in the standoff without incident.

Love it! Alas, though, there are no fun non-derogatory nouns for the male equivalent of tomboy. My son's choices will be relegated to "sissy"/"mama's boy" or "variant"/"nonconforming". Yes, he's a "boy" and "human" -- but as you noted, the power of self-identification as something cool and different can be magical.

Question #3, This isn't a typical situation this Militia and other Militia in the United States have been known to have their own 'trials' and carry out their own type of justice of killing law enforcement or threatening people or creating and filing bogus litigations accusations based on their own laws and what they believe to be they have determined are against their anti-government cause in a kangaroo court. Militia groups are often inspired by their extremist religious beliefs, and delusions of being patriots which they think condones their actions. I'm sure you will learn more from the FBI.

The show most definitely had listeners and sponsors. Carl and JD produced 10 hours a week of high quality radio for Portland. Too bad some people think that there is only one opinion allowed on progressive radio and couldn't look at the larger picture re the upcoming elections. Carl was informed, prepared, and engaged with his guests. Many stories won't see the light of day when Carl leaves radio as they would be under the radar for OPB and not "radical" enough for KBOO. A real loss. Get over the Bernie vs Hillary thing for a moment and see how this is a loss for Portland.

Is it really that complex to understand that you can't serve alcohol and pot in the same setting?

There was no alcohol sold at Cannaball. The OLCC are lying.

Thank you FBI, County Sheriff and State Police for removing this Anti-Government Militia with an intelligence operation protecting the people of this community. We understand from one of the Militia member that was there that the man shot was charging law enforcement with his gun pointed at them. There are many militias through out the United States that are heavily armed and willing to kill and harm others with their Anti-Government stance, these are dangerous people with a mission that is driven often by extremist religious views and a commitment to over throw the United States Government. The only rights they stand for are their rights to be lawless, they serve no purpose that is useful and they have no solutions to any problem. Flint,Michigan has a militia group supposedly to help people but the motivation is to stir up hate and fear towards State Government. The people don't want them in the community, don't need any help of the type they offer true of all communities.

Symbol of hate, targeted at African Americans, the manager really is not addressing this problem that creates fear. Shame on this facility for not supporting the people that live there and have lived through times of hanging African Americans in our country. This is scary and needs to be addressed by management to make people safe and to feel safe.

For No. 8 What are they in Multnomah County Jain rather than Lane County? It’s probably just easier to access for more people, including the terrorists’ legal team.

The boss needs to address this incident differently, this is symbol of a threat and management needs some better training in understanding how scary this noose is and blowing off people that are concerned with a completely ridiculous response "ropes used to move furniture" is insulting to all people living, working and in the community who have seniors living in that environment managed in that manner.

I can't believe people were ok with letting olcc run the weed game. The reason people wanted to vote it in is because weed really causes no problems. Yet of course, the olcc has decided to find all these ways to criminalize it again because they still believe Ronald Reagan's after school specials were accurate. I'm telling you this: it's no different than making me Pope (I'm an atheist, btw)

I was at that event... It was a private event and the alcohol that was consumed there was complimentary... I understand the OLCC's desire to set firm boundaries early on in this Wild Wild West of legalization; but this looks more like they have a personal grudge against the owner (since they have investigated her in the past and could prove no wrongdoing).

ANYTIME alcohol is present at Refuge (which isn't often) it is given away freely by Maria. You need to get your facts straight WW. Misinforming the public is very dangerous and absurdly irresponsible.

Thanks for the Love WW!

Based on all the Oregonian reporting I've read so far, there was an internal donor report that cast doubt on Mr. Fitzpatrick's ability to make such a large gift. We still don't know if the university leaders received the report. Although I have no way to know for certain, I think that the university leaders did receive the internal report and chose to ignore it.

I want to know the answers to all of these questions, but especially #7. As for #1, I think OPB reported that 8 people remain, and "are committed to staying." Unfortunately, FBI involvement might fuel the fire for like-minded militia members, but something needed to happen. I see this entire situation as beyond ridiculous and pointless, but I hate that it's led to bloodshed. Like most people, I just want it to be over, without inciting any copycats.

Having been to the Malheur Refuge myself, I can assure you, the only "precious Indian artifacts" remaining there are the view and the wildlife.

So is this done, then? If so, seems like a pretty big win on the FBI's part, even if it did seem to drag on forever.

No, unfortunately it's not over yet. As I understand it, there are 8 people still occupying the refuge. I just hope it can resolve quickly, without more bloodshed. And then, maybe we can open a broader conversation around the importance of preserving federal land— especially wildlife refuges and state and national parks.

Dear Willamette Weak, I am writing in regards to your recent article concerning the Northwest Academy. As a student, I would like to point out numerous factual errors in your article. First of all, I respect every students’ and parents’ right to disagree with the decision that was made. However, I would like to point that 1) the student in question, with the hit list, was seen by a professional who deals with troubled adolescents. They stated to the school that he did not pose any threat to himself or other students. The student also maintains that the list was a joke, and that the individuals on it were students from a previous school. As admittedly inappropriate as it was, it is irresponsible to imply the school ignored a threat to any student’s safety. 2) The implication that because this is a 20K tuition school it should not provide students with a second chance or hold them under more social scrutiny than any other institution is absurd.

(Part Two) It is expensive because it provides a higher academic education in an arts based environment that is not offered elsewhere, not because we have an inherently better-than-public-school student body. Teenagers are teenagers, and as we do pride ourselves on having students with exceptional and advanced maturity, our job as a school is to encourage that, and TEACH them to have that, not mandate every student come in with it. Third of all, and most importantly, the insinuation that Mrs. Folberg’s retirement has anything to with issue is reckless, and I question your journalistic integrity by publishing that article that led the public to such blatantly incorrect ideas. Mary is an amazing head of school; we all love her. But, she has been thinking of retiring for a while, and only recently announced it.

(Part Three). She has built this school to the amazing place it is, and tainting her legacy is deplorable. Mary Vinton Folberg deserves to be celebrated for the world-class educator she is, nothing less. Sincerely, A concerned student.

As I understand it, the rule is against the SALE of alcohol, not the consumption. How do photographs of people holding beer and wine prove that it was SOLD? Maria and Refuge are important to our community and it's unbelieveable what she has gone through to continue to provide a place for a variety of groups (dance, music, nonprofits and more) to gather in this ever-increasingly hostile environment to culture and art in this town. She has bent over backwards to work within the law while trying to run a successful business and provide income to hard working people. It's time to give her a break!

This would be a regressive tax on the poor and middle class. The ultra rich, who get most or all of their money from capital gains, don't have the same payroll tax burden. Wiewel doesn't dare put forth a measure to make them pay for education of the stiffs who make them rich.

Cease-and-Desist Spirits. Bam! New name. Problem solved.

Several people part of the convoy, who also were part of the occupation and conspiracy, were released. Doesn't make sense to me.

Can general fund money be shifted to paving unpaved streets then, too?

Charred pizza, charred bread, and charred calzone. What is the attraction to charred food?

Can you link a source to the proposal? From the article there is no way of knowing what the revenue is intended to support (e.g. Portland Students, out of state students, sports).

Please raise your hand if you are surprised,,,

My daughter is a student at NW Academy and she actually told me about this sometime ago. I can't stress how thankful I am that my daughter attends NW Academy. The level of education is amazing. NW Academy students come from a wide spectrum of demographics from single parents of normal financial means to the very affluent. Thanks to a generous scholarship my daughter is able to attend the school. Mental health problems exist across all spectrums of our society. NW Academy is no exception. Prior to attending NW Academy last year my daughter attended public school. While not all aspects of her previous school were bad crime, bullying, huge class sizes, poor quality of education, unengaged parents and teachers, intolerance, little exposure to performing arts, were just a few of my reasons for moving her to NW Academy. I do not regret my decision and I stand by the school.

I echo christa_m's remark below - I am most interested in the answer to #7. With due respect to Mr. Jaquiss, I am perplexed about the placement of this item so far down the list. I also can't fathom these individuals as "protesters" - that describes peaceful marchers objecting to violent deaths at the hands of police officers, not an armed militia. These armed domestic terrorists were allowed to overtake control of land protected by our national government for the safety of our wildlife without consequence for 3 weeks; a number of them still remain unfettered in their unlawful, threatening behavior. While in no way do I wish official intervention had led to any loss of life, I most assuredly have far more concern for their being held accountable than I do for the details of their arrest. Is it not obvious why they'd be transferred to Portland? Does it matter if they were drawn away from the refuge under false pretense? I do not understand the tone or intention of this piece.

Each day I kiss the bond goodbye. Thanks Jon Isaacs. You are leading us to the bottom.

I have witnessed this venue over the last 4 years I've been in Portland and it's been the one place where artists and enthusiasts of music, art, and community have come to bring their vision to light. Other than ticket sales, venues in Portland have limited steams of income. A bar is a way to support the immense cost it takes to throw an event. Maria opted to go with marijuana when the olcc created huge obstacles for her to succeed in keeping the doors open. She has offered complimentary times where the alcohol has been free to still serve the community in needs of a "nightclub atmosphere." And the olcc is still fighting her. It seems that the only thing they want is for refuge to fail, however do they know the wonderful service that the venues serves for our struggling artist community? We need to open the conversation against them as their accusations continue to be completely false.

Wow, thanks for this! I'm totally bookmarking this list for future reference.

For someone who seems to be concerned with education and the student population, there is an awful lack of concern for the public shame of this student. A ninth grade student needs time to grow and learn which boundaries are too far. This article is not good journalism, the lack of information in support your claims has lead you to disrespect the very close community that is Northwest Academy, Mary Folberg, and the student with the 'hit-list'. This is gossip, not journalism.

Really, that's all Wheeler had to say? I attended the Bright Lights talk on planning and urban design and he didn't say much there either. So far it seems Bailey has more concrete things to say.

I was at this event. I was a sponsor. There was ZERO exchange of money for alcohol. This is a smear campaign and a set-up. ZERO MONEY exchanged for alcohol. I was at the bar, I hung out with friends talking for quite a while. Why would you publish such an uninformed and inaccurate article?

They are terrorists pure and simple.

Nice list but for actual sneaker culture there are more nationally famous shops on Fairfax and La Brea in LA than in all of Portland. Anyone who knew anything about this subject would chuckle at PDX being "Sneakertown."

House Spirits really thinks people can't tell the difference between their name and Pilot House Spirits? This seems like a stretch. Good luck to Pilot House.

Dear world: Just a reminder that none of these folks actually live in Oregon. Please remember that when you decide to paint our state as a bunch of wackos! Sincerely, Oregon

I have a child at NWAcademy. There is incredible love for teachers and staff. Beautiful school. That is a separate issue from information being withheld and issues not being addressed by the head of the school. Not everyone loves Mary. I wanted to but... there are more issues than just the hit list for the situation in question. I, and many other parents, repeatedly tried to ask questions about policy and procedure, but got one response that was terribly rude and off topic. The child returned [unbeknownst to many parents] on the first day of finals after being gone for a month. Some children were absolutely a wreck with fear and had to test in a distressed state. When asked how we can feel safe, the only response was "send him to finals or your child will be failed". The person assigned to keep tabs on the child was not at school on the first day back. Mary took my child aside to talk but would not talk to me. What is that? If we were given information, we could support this child.

I'm so glad that our tax dollars are so well spent putting away such despicable, hardened criminals such as Maria Toth! Why can't beer and bud be sold at the same event? They are both recreational drugs that are legal to those over 21.

He was driving a vehicle for the occupiers but was not connected to the original take-over of the Refuge buildings, had not been acting as a spokesperson or leader of the group, nor captured on camera committing acts of vandalism, or threats..etc. He was questioned for two hours and released but his guns and vehicle were held by police..and are being checked out... Neither was the 18 year old girl held who was in one of the vehicles.

Progressives, and that is what we are, be it liberal or just wanting equity;and fairness in our nation for our people. Some have mentioned very rightly that we Democrats are characterized as whimps and pushovers. Here is the problem, we are passionate yet have not been as focused as our misguided (sic brainwashed) counterparts in the Republican party. Without focus we have been in a malaise and have not unleashed that passion politically. Without a real news media anymore we have been following our independent passions (environment, social justice, and income inequality). We have been let down by our political leaders too often NAFTA, DADT, and of course TPP as well as countless other 'considerations' to the corporations/billionaires who puppet them. In Bernie Sanders we have found someone who's brought us all into focus on our COMMON ENEMY. WE 'little people' have been victims of a War waged by the wealthy and powerful since the 1970s. Our outrage offends you.... Sorry.

Ms. Monahan, you report that "parents say," but you only quote one parent. To whom did you speak besides Ms. Meyer? How many parents are upset or believe that the administration of the school mishandled matters? How do they believe the administration should have handled it? What makes these parents fearful that this student, this foolish or troubled or stressed-out 14 year old, is an ongoing danger? What makes them think they know more about his situation than the administration and teachers who see him every day? And also, who writes your headlines? Because the implication that Ms. Folberg's retirement is linked to a single disciplinary case does not seem to be supported by actual, yanno, facts. Can you provide us any of those?

What made us fearful was that the admin would not talk to us about it and explain why he was back or even why he was expelled. I feel badly for the child and the family being discussed. It has everything to do with how the school handled all of it. Including the policy that 8 missed classes is a failed grade and this student missed a month. What does that mean for other students and would that be true for them? If so, rewrite the policy.

This article is was like a Tweet. The WHOLE story won't fit 140 characters. No one has it all, but all should have some. Mary Folberg is a stellar educator. The school is amazing and the education our children are receiving is worth every penny. The teachers and staff are wonderful. All not questioned. At issue though is the fact that one student has multiple Code of Conduct violations- not just the list (and Concerned Student, would your parents laugh at the funny, funny joke to find out that YOUR name was on his list? Would you?) There was so much more that happened here but not addressed to alleviate his classmates' fear. Parents weren't given talking points to do so at home. No, the kids were just told this boy was "lying" and regarding actual things experienced by students? "Unfounded." It's very easy to sit back and cast judgment but we are trying to protect our kids. We only asked for enough information for US to calm our kids since the school failed to do so.

Purchasing & Contracting department should be audited. They are denying responsibility to oversee contracts. Lawyer leads the department doesn't question legality or need for these wasteful contracts.

(continuation of my earlier comment) http://www.wweek.com/portland/blog-33550-analog_cafe_claims_olcc_told_them_to_stop_marijuana_monday.html Because the OLCC hasn’t figured out a way to profit from cannabis in the same way it has from its Prohibition-era monopoly of state liquor sales it will continue use these tactics to control our private conduct. What’s the answer? City commissioners, state representatives and business alliances should meet with current and past venue owners in their districts to hear about their experiences with the OLCC. What’s learned should be shared publicly. Using the findings, the groups should work together to come up with a code of conduct for the OLCC and solutions that work for both safety and business. Portland already has a reputation as a city unfriendly to business. If this kind of targeting goes unchecked, the result will be chasing away more of our small businesses that add to our culture and keep Portland weird – in a good way.

No-bid contract is just another way of saying graft.

Unfortunately buddy, the OLCC isn't going away anytime soon. What needs to happen is a concerted effort for those who have experienced similar treatment by the OLCC, to speak up. These current and past venue owners need to reach out to their City commissioners, state representatives and business alliances and tell their stories and present their own facts. What’s learned should be shared publicly, all of it. Using this collective information, these groups should work together to come up with a code of conduct for the OLCC and solutions that work for both safety and the health of these local businesses.

Taco Bell used to have better cheese, well so did Sevies. But now both are just water added to some powder. But I do agree, the Bell scimps on the cheese. Either way, Sevies or the Bell, the nachos are good for some crying while doing a morning chore the next day. I'm just happy Del Taco and Taco Time have the gooey badness that they serve over potato surprises.

"My defense to multiple counts of property damage will be property rights." You go, Ammon.

I have multiple problems with this article: 1. Your title is sensationalizing the whole matter and dragging Folberg into this s***-storm, implying that she is resigning because of this incident. This puts Folberg in a bad and undeserved light. Folberg announced she was RETIRING, not resigning, at the end of the school year. She has worked in the education field for 50 years. Wouldn't you want to retire eventually, after 50 years? 2. The fact that you added the Northwest Academy's price tag in the first sentence creates a biased view towards the school. The fact that NWA costs 20k has absolutely nothing to do with the matter, and reduces the credibility of your "article" even lower. 3. This article is painfully short, this could have been written in five minutes. Good journalism requires the reporter to actually research and report, not rely on other's opinions. The only thing you have achieved with this article is portraying NWA in a bad light. Congratulations.

Fabulous. I'm soooo glad that you hated the "toe sock" shoes. So glad.

I love the Willamette Week. That’s why I’m embarrassed by this article. The WW reports that a parent at a private school was upset by the way the school disciplined a child. At the same time the head of school resigned (although it appears from the comment section that the head of school did not resign, but rather announced her retirement). Are there any facts connecting the two occurrences? What a reporter does is uncover facts that tell a story. What this “reporter” did was repeat a rumor. I see the author of the article has been employed by WW for about 1 month. WW’s editors should more closely monitor the work of their junior staff.

Just remember to vote No on the PPS bond measure this May, unless you want rent hikes and more property tax increases.

The Art tax is a farce as is the RACC.

It is no joke to me. Let me be clear. My parent would not laugh, nor would I, if my name was on the list. However, I know my name isn't on the list because no one from the Academy was on that list. The student in question obviously is troubled, no doubt. I am not voicing my opinion on if i agree with the decision that was made by the faculty council or not. What I am doing, however, is voicing my disagreement with the idiotic nature of this article, its reckless journalism, and the fact that every student has a right to privacy, including the student with the list. I agree every parent has a right to know the rational behind the decision, but not much more. You sent your child there, if you don't trust the admin to do the right thing, then pull them out. Otherwise, respect everyone's privacy and trust that professional educators know what they're doing, especially based on a therapeutic professional's advisement. The student was tested, and the conclusion was he was safe to return.

Since I posted my comment above I have read the many new posts. I believe that WW is guilty of slander. Your publish comments that "Mary has resigned today" is an out and out lie. Shame on you WW. Perhaps you should check your facts before you try to distroy the reputation of our fine school.

Of course we could leave if we wanted to but that was never considered for our family. My child is concerned for others before himself. However, the list was merely the last of several events. By the way, how do you know your name was not on it? How do you know no one from NWA was on it? I was under the impression that only a very few people in the class saw it and that it was hidden behind an app. Is it fair to assume that you believe the other events from September to November should just be ignored?

Considering the real facts of this issue, I believe that it was inappropriate for the informant to report this "scandal" to the media. In my opinion, the informant most likely has a personal vendetta with individuals in the school. Or it is a common case of parental gossip. (Definition of gossip: casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true). If the freshman were dangerous to the community, he would have been removed from the school permanently. Though it was a stupid decision to create a "hit list," one must take into account that teenagers react to hormones in different ways.

Nice job of missing the point. The headline, and much of the story, speak of OLCC's "complex rules," of "byzantine" rules for adult use marijuana. They aren't. They may not be fair, the OLCC may not be a great agency (I think they're awful), but the point remains that the story here is, a club owner has been busted for liquor violations. The writer could have looked at OLCC, whether or not their enforcement actions are fair or just. He didn't. Having said that, Toth's not doing herself any favors. From the article: "In one of these incidents, in September, Toth told OLCC officers that bartenders had been paid in "donations."" And: "According to the reports, Toth denied alcohol would be served at the event, but when officers inspected the premises they found two full beer kegs, taps, "at least 16 bottles of various wines," and a case of Copa Di Vino wine in single servings. "OLCC records say the event's promoter admitted that she planned to have a "collection box" at the event."

@Doug~ The Olcc allegations are false. Toth never stated the art opening would not have alcohol for the Gremlins event. We planned for it the entire time w Copa wine as a sponsor. This is Olcc kicking up dirt, there was nothing in violation. The suggested donation box was a question for the inspectors when they arrived. They prohibited this so it was not used. It's not a crime to ASK an official prior to make sure your in compliance. No alcohol was sold at Canna Ball it was misquoted to say it was not going to be on premise. Lastly, the charge was for SELLING alcohol. All of the folks in attendance and whom have posted know there would never be sold without lisensure. The promoters and sponsors have stated this and there are hundreds of guests and staff willing to testify.

I always encourage all my friends and family to keep a survival kit.. for winter, for in the car, for around the house, for serious emergency situations etc. It's always good to be prepared. However, one thing that shocks me is how many people don't even keep a good knife in their kit. You need a knife in the car, one on your person at all times, one in the house etc. I'd suggest grabbing one of the free knives from: http://knifefreebie.com?=2016-knife-giveaway They maybe offering full winter kits for your car at some point I will update if I hear anything new. They are giving away 2 credit card knifes for free to any US citizen. These are perfect for the glove box of a car, you can slip them into your wallet. They fit anywhere and everywhere. Stay safe this winter everyone! God bless.

Actually, I think there was one individual from the town of Irrigon (yes.... on 84 maybe 170 miles East of Portland) who was part of the group. Media says he left today. He was the one with the flag and the horse so often photographed.

Good grief. Clearly this journalist should head back to high-school to learn basic journalistic principles and integrity. I hear NW Academy has top-notch education in this regard. Mary, before you leave can we get Rachel a scholarship?

you can serve it but you cant charge

Let's put it this way: Donald Trump hid himself behind a corporate veil made out of titanium and has filed bankruptcy four times. Partially his own fault, partially the fault of circumstances beyond his control. Emmons' past personal struggles have no relevance as to whether or not he can perform this elected position.

My appreciation for the alternative press (and community radio) is such that any advertising and retail support is something I encourage. It also means not jeopardizing valuable advertising revenue for these under-funded journalistic ventures that consistently punch way above their weight when comparing investigative enterprise journalism with the corporate-funded heavyweights like the foreign-owned OREGONIAN or the NPR\PBS Public Radio cartel that refuses to speak truth to their underwriters (i.e. Archer-Daniels-Midland or Big Pharma or the Koch Brothers). As a reader I can say what I want, concisely, within these new Civil Comment character count limitations. Adidas, Nike and Under-Armor design and market their products here, but they do no manufacturing in the FIRST WORLD as WW reporter Martin Cizmer notes in his spare but important fourth paragraph. As such why should our Gig E-CON subsistence workers buy from trans nationals that won't make stuff here? Social Contract?

Good riddance to Mary Folberg. She conducted a personal vendetta against my son, a four-year student, and sabotaged his college application--after I'd paid the school tens of thousands of dollars to help him get into a good college. Of all the students who started with him in 9th grade, only four were left when he graduated. There was a lot of good at NWA; maybe without Mary's arrogance and poor judgement, more of it will come out.

I have a 9th grader at NWA. We had no concerns with the administration on this, and our student feels 100% safe there. To parenttryingtofindanswers and Anactual9thgradeparent: One inappropriate way to handle conflict is to create a hit list of people you don't like. Another is to publicly tarnish the reputation of someone because you disagree with them. On a completely different level is trying to win an argument at the public expense of a child's dignity. Posting inflammatory and gossipy details like, "There was so much more that happened here", and how much school he missed is unconscionable. There is a real family and young human being trying to find his way in the world on the end of your whip. If you feel that you can't respect the family's dignity and resolve conflict in a mature and positive way, you should consider leaving the school for somewhere else that you can support. At a minimum you owe his family and Mary an apology.