Thanks first to samclem for allowing me to post this link.
Some friends of mine, who have a substantial background in the news business (Lew Serviss was the Metro editor for the New York Times during 9/11), have started up an online news site called EnzymePDX. It deals primarily with Oregon and Portland issues at the moment, but I can see them wanting to expand into more of the PNW. Their aim is to not just channel what other news sources are putting out, but to provide insight to local interests by using freelance reporters, photographers, etc. With the seemingly inevitable demise of the printed word, these sorts of websites are the news sources of the future.
So please give it a click, and if you have feedback you can either leave it on the site or post it here and I’ll pass your comments on. Thanks, all.