June 2012
The Insider’s Guide to the Gorge
Edited by Kasey CordellWith contribution from Brian Barker , Zach Dundas, Martin Patail, Rachel Ritchie, Aaron Scott, Christopher Van Tilburg, Kate Bryant, and Sara Gates
The Columbia River Gorge attracts more than 2 million visitors a year, and we’re betting you’re one of them. But how well do you really know our signature landscape? Sure, you’ve seen Multnomah Falls, maybe hoofed it up Angel’s Rest, and sipped microbrews in Hood River. But do you know where kayakers huck themselves off hidden 30-foot waterfalls, where to find the best ice cream, what wineries are worth visiting, or where to get the best view of the Columbia carving its way through basalt walls? We do … and we’re willing to share.
Features
The Long View
Award-winning Portland author Ismet Prcic offers a glimpse of growing up in war-torn Bosnia, his struggles with PTSD, and the therapeutic power of writing.
By Randy Gragg
Dark Journey
In the tough-on-crime ’90s, Oregon’s Measure 11 sentencing law sent teenager David Pedersen to juvenile jail—and then adult prison—for armed robbery. Fifteen years later, Pedersen got out and staged a West Coast killing spree. This is the story of his time in Oregon’s and America’s justice system.
Human, Nature
Lorenzo Triburgo merges transgender men and corny, Bob Ross–style landscapes in portraits that playfully puncture assumptions about men, women, landscape, and photography.
By Aaron Scott
Departments
Editor's Note
Mudroom
The Perfect Party
Edited by Zach Dundas
Trophy Case
Edited by Zach Dundas and Martin Patail
Word on the Street: A Portland Glossary
Edited by Zach Dundas and Martin Patail
Do This Now!
Edited by Zach Dundas and Martin Patail
Rainmaker
Trail of the Month
Prêt-à-Portland
Behind the Runway
As runway season heats up, we take a look at what it takes to make a fashion show happen.
By Eden Dawn
Long Story [Short]
The Refugee
Award-winning Portland author Ismet Prcic offers a glimpse of growing up in war-torn Bosnia, his struggles with PTSD, and the therapeutic power of writing.
By Taylor Clark
Restaurant Review
A Tale of Three Pizzas
Three new downtown pizza spots enliven Portland’s latest culinary battleground. We weigh in on each.
By Rachel Ritchie and Benjamin Tepler
Savor
Indian Summer
Bollywood Theater’s chef offers an Indian take on the Northwest’s asparagus.
Pour
Cellar Notes
Introducing
Culturephile
Unlikely Adventures
Journalist Peter Zuckerman tells the story of K2’s deadliest day from new perspectives.
By Aaron Scott
Book Review: Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt
Comics journalist Joe Sacco exposes the poorest cities in the country.
By Douglas Wolk
Back Page
Gorge Futures
Gorge Futures Clashes between nature and culture can be problems. Or synergies!
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Portland Nice: The Rose City’s Thorny Race Politics
See excerpts from our April 9 Bright Lights discussion with three prominent African American leaders on how our city’s well-known liberal values may be thwarting a more equitable future.
By Rhea Combs
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