Archive - The Western Edge

PacifiCorp officially owes Oregonians more than $1 billion for 2020 fires

A Wednesday court verdict pushed the Warren Buffett-owned utility beyond the remarkable figure.

Feb 26 • Ryan Haas

Is Redemption Possible in Oregon's Capital City?

The Western Edge uncovered a manufactured crisis, backroom deals, political spending, AI slop and a city council bending to appease a police union.

Feb 17 • Ryan Haas and Leah Sottile

We Like to Dig.

Where we've been, and where we're going.

Feb 12 • Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas

Why I Won't Quit

"Why had I compromised my independence for an organization that couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me why my journalism didn’t matter?"

Feb 10 • Leah Sottile

I Had a Dream Journalism Job. Here's Why I Quit.

The rot that hollowed out trust in corporate media finally reached OPB. I had to go.

Feb 9 • Ryan Haas

This is The Western Edge.

Feb 2 • The Western Edge

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