Oregon Media Insiders

WWeek reports that Oregonian high-level editor Tom Detzel has joined former O editor Stephen Engelberg at ProPublica, a national non-profit sponsoring investigative journalism.

And over at the blog "More Hockey Less War" (which frankly seems like an oxymoron if the hockey games I've been to are any indication), Steve Rawley says his sources are telling him the O intends to close some bureaus and cut staff, with a reduction of 50 staff positions company-wide the goal. I have no idea who his sources are, so take that as you will.

Update: The Gresham Outlook has confirmed that the O is closing its Gresham, Tigard and Vancouver bureaus. South Metro and West Metro are reportedly staying open.

Hey, it's free Slurpee day! (7/11/08--get it?) I don't want to drive just for a free Slurpee, so have a Coke one for me, eh? mmm, coke slurpee...

It is *just* hot enough, right now. No hotter, please, this is perfect. I'm even getting a tan this year--not on purpose, just from being outside more.

Enjoy your open thread.