Top 2012 videos, No. 9: Rappelling down Big Pink
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December 26, 2012, 4:00PM
More videos See the best videos of 2012 from The Oregonian staff. On a Wednesday in June, the photo desk received an email advising that there were still two media slots still available for the Over the Edge event at the US Bancorp Tower, or "Big Pink." The event was a reward of sorts for people who had raised... Full story »
Top 2012 videos, No. 10: New Columbia dance battle
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December 26, 2012, 12:00PM
More videos See the best videos of 2012 from The Oregonian staff. This summer, reporter Casey Parks found herself in the middle of a dance battle. The kids of New Columbia were squaring off to determine who has the best moves. Neighborhood House, a non-profit social service provider, hosted parties on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights in New Columbia's six... Full story »
Best of 2012: Your pet photos (photo essay)
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December 26, 2012, 11:10AM
OregonLive.com's editorial staff selects the top pet photos submitted by OregonLive.com users in 2012. Full story »
Sightings of Santa Claus around the world (photos)
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December 23, 2012, 1:58PM
From Santacon in London to a Santa window cleaner in Tokyo, take a look at what that jolly old fellow has been up to. Full story »
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2012 photo contest winners: Vote for your favorite (photo essay)
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December 22, 2012, 11:00AM
A look back at the winners of our online photo contests in 2012. Help select the "best of the best." Full story »
Sam Adams through the years as Portland mayor (photos)
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December 22, 2012, 12:33AM
Some moments from Sam Adams' tenure as Portland mayor, from the Beau Breedlove scandal to Occupy Portland. Full story »
Roe: Trent Pierce's new Southeast Portland restaurant (photos)
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December 20, 2012, 6:16PM
Roe is Trent Pierce's new Southeast Portland restaurant deals in stunning dishes, such as Ceviche of Hawaiian ono, smoked dashi noodle, fried shallot, shrimp chips and nuoc cham. Full story »
Trail Blazers scrimmage at St. Mary's Home for Boys (photos)
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December 19, 2012, 7:17PM
The Portland Trail Blazers hold a scrimmage for residents of St. Mary's Home for Boys, which offers residential treatment and services to at-risk boys between the ages of 10 and 17. A check for $50,000 was also delivered to St. Mary's from the Blazers organization. Full story »
'Christmas house' tradition continues for North Portland family
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December 19, 2012, 2:56PM
Every year, they are asked all kinds of questions. "How many lights are out here?" Leonard Crale, Jr., 62, says he lost track of the number long ago. "How much is your electric bill?" His sister Marlene Crale, who lives in the family's North Portland home, says it's about $500 for the month of December. "Why do you do this?"... Full story »
Snow Falls in Portland Metro Region (photos)
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December 18, 2012, 10:53AM
Up to two inches of snow was expected in the West Hills early Tuesday, making for a potentially dicey morning drive. Snow was predicted to be isolated to the West Hills and elevations higher than 500 fee, though some other areas saw rain, flurries, and a slushy mix. Full story »
Three-pointer by Damian Lillard seals 95-94 Trail Blazers win over Hornets (photo essay)
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December 16, 2012, 9:33PM
Rookie sensation Damian Lillard nailed a three-pointer with 0.3 seconds left in regulation, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and leading to a one point Portland victory over the the New Orleans Hornets. Full story »
Winterhawks' teddy bear toss earns over 12,000 huggable animals (photos)
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December 15, 2012, 10:38PM
The Winterhawks' annual teddy bear toss earned over 12,000 huggable animals this year in a game against the Seattle Thunderbirds. The game's first home team score by Taylor Leier unleashed the torrent of critters that will be donated to local hospitals and charitable organizations. Full story »
Oregon Zoo debuts baby elephant Lily to the public (photos)
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December 15, 2012, 12:02AM
Rose-Tu munches hay while Lily, her 2-week-old Asian elephant calf runs figure-eights through her legs. The calf wobbles, plops to the floor, stands, nurses, tries to sneak through the bars, slows to a gently swaying stop and naps on her feet. That was the scene at the Oregon Zoo's elephant barn Friday morning, when the calf whose birth made international news went on public display for the first time. -- Katy Muldoon Full story »
Oregon Ducks football: Chip Kelly on progress in preparing for Kansas State (video)
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December 14, 2012, 5:51PM
Kelly also talked about the recent shootings in Clackamas and in Connecticut, saying the situation "kind of puts things in perspective." Full story »
Oregon State football: Coach Mike Riley says, 'My intentions are to stay at Oregon State' (video)
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December 14, 2012, 4:37PM
Mike Riley to the Wisconsin Badgers? He says everyone should know better. Full story »
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