Troutdale Canfield

Commentary and more from the west end of the Columbia River Gorge.

Aug 22, 2009

Citizen Complaints: Edgefield ConcertsToo Loud?

I've received a few complaints about too-loud concerts at McMenamins Edgefield. So have other Troutdale city councilors. I can attest t...
I Became A Bell System Operator 35 Years Ago Today.

TSPS Console "Will you accept a collect call from John Smith. . . Your number, please. . . Please deposit $1.35 for the next three ...
No-Class KOIN Dumps Ed Whelan

After over 30 years of service, KOIN dumped Ed Whelan ,one of Portland's favorite sports reporters. According to Oregon Media Insiders ...
Farewell, Cadmaven

I hadn't read Cadmaven's blog for several days. His daughter Jessica wrote a final post on his blog- he passed away Friday night....
35 Things Al Gore Forgot To Mention

Sea Levels are NOT "rising 6m." Pacific Islands are NOT "drowning". Thermohaline circulation is NOT "stopping...
Why I voted to keep the 242nd connector right of way

At the August 23rd Troutdale City Council Meeting, a resolution to support the vacation of the "242nd Connector" right of way was ...
Mr. President- Please Stay Off The Television!

So says left wing columnist Howard Fineman writing about Obama in his latest article , The Limits Of Charisma. "The president'...
2015 Troutdale Kiwanis Cruise-In Video!!!

You asked for it, here it is! Enjoy our video of the August 2015 Troutdale Kiwanis Cruise-In, with your host Tana Canfield! Producer/Vide...