The Time-Share "hotel" proposed for the space adjacent to the Avenue Condominiums got ink today. You remember the one we told you about in April and June—right??? Read more at the Oregonian and at the Portland Business Journal.Download the latest Design Advice Request and learn more about the project.  more...

Have you heard about Cupcakes for A Cause? Nooooooooooooooooo, not just cause you want one—it's a fundraiser for kids and teens with cancer. During the week of October 20–26, bakeries from across the country are donating a portion of their proceeds from select cupcakes to CancerCare For Kids. All money raised will be used to support their free counseling services for any child who is affected by a cancer more...

Haven't thought about frozen yogurt since you last listened to, Culture Club, Wham, or Hall & Oats? Think again, frozen yogurt is getting popular again with the 3 new yogurt shops in town. If you're looking for a cool treat during the few warm days this summer, you might give frozen yogurt a try again. Who knows, you may just listen to Karma Chameleon again.Find out where the new shops are in the Portland Tribune. (Hint: they are in more...

Sam Adams may have shelved the idea of Safe, Sound and Green Streets, but at least he's recommending a way to deal with the Transportation Office budget shortfall.  His idea is to dedicate the $4 million a year in unanticipated Utility License Fee revenue increase to the Portland Office of Transportation.  While it will not address the backlog of basic service maintenance that is needed, it will prevent the Transportation more...

Join me and Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management Dean Debra Ringold for a live chat on Wednesday.Debra will answer your questions about the Willamette MBA for Professionals. You may wish to inquire about the benefits of an in-classeducation, why Willamette is an excellent MBA education choice or how you can complete the application process for an admission review for the September 2008 Cohort.Go to more...

About Oregon Dog RescueOregon Dog Rescue was formed by two dedicated women with a combined 12 years of rescue experience. We have been involved in rehabilitating dogs from large confiscations in Oregon and refugees from hurricane Katrina, to individual arrivals from private homes and local shelters. We are an Oregon non-profit corporation. Our organization is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the well-being of dogs put into our more...

PICA has a way of keeping us, and TBA, on its toes—a job made easier under the direction of Cathy Edwards. Read more about Edwards and her new role at PICA at Oregonlive. more...

According to an audit released on Monday, some developers are not meeting the terms of their tax breaks. One Pearl property was named in the article, but I wonder who else is on the list...Photo: L.E. Baskow more...

A reader wrote in to to tell us about an art show at the NW Lucky Lab Brewpub. It is an exhibit illustrating a green park-covered Columbia Crossing Bridge. The exhibit runs through August and is on display in the brewpub's activity room.  more...

You'll never guess what made the spotlight. Is this really an affair of national importance? Read the article and then the local reaction at the Oregonian.Stay tuned, I'm sure there's more to come!photo: courtesy Getty Images  more...