Marty Smith

portland, oregon, united states

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Experienced Columnist with a demonstrated history of working in the newspapers industry. Skilled in Headline Writing, Journalism, Radio, Fact-checking, and Humorist. Strong media and communication professional with a BA focused in Film/English from Bard College.

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Dr. Know's Prescriptions for Portland in 2026

Congratulations, Doctor. A decade ago, you started banging the table for a “Make Portland Shitty Again” agenda to reduce the city’s desirability to outsiders and lower housing prices. Well, mission accomplished. We all pitched in and, with a little help f... See more

wweek.com•Marty Smith•Jan 7, 2026

Why Do Airlines Tell Passengers to Open the Window Shades Before Landing?

Maybe you know the answer to this one; nobody else seems to. As my flight into Portland was coming in for a landing, a recording told passengers to return tray tables to the upright position and open all the window shades. The tray tables I get, but the w... See more

wweek.com•Marty Smith•Dec 25, 2025

Is There Some Kind of Meme About Letting the Sun Shine on Your Butthole?

Is there some kind of fad or meme going around about how letting the sun shine on your butthole is supposed to be good for you? I saw a recent TikTok about it, but I can’t tell if it’s real or a spoof. —Sunny Readers may recall a mid-2000s wellness fad kn... See more

wweek.com•Marty Smith•Dec 21, 2025

When Will Requirements for Portland Candidates Be Upgraded to Weed Out Unqualified Goofballs?

When will requirements to qualify to run for Portland City Council or Multnomah County commissioner be upgraded to weed out unqualified goofballs before an election starts? As it stands, anyone qualifies as long as they’re a city resident and can breathe.... See more

wweek.com•Marty Smith•Dec 3, 2025

Is It Dangerous to Alert the Cops During a Robbery?

I have a bartender friend whose safety I worry about, so I’ve been researching apps and widgets that let you silently alert police if you’re getting robbed. My friend counters that having police show up in the middle of a robbery would probably be more da... See more

wweek.com•Marty Smith•Nov 21, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, English, Film at Bard CollegeGraduated: 1992

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Dr. Know's Prescriptions for Portland in 2026

Why Do Airlines Tell Passengers to Open the Window Shades Before Landing?

Is There Some Kind of Meme About Letting the Sun Shine on Your Butthole?

When Will Requirements for Portland Candidates Be Upgraded to Weed Out Unqualified Goofballs?

Is It Dangerous to Alert the Cops During a Robbery?

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Dr. Know's Prescriptions for Portland in 2026

Why Do Airlines Tell Passengers to Open the Window Shades Before Landing?

Is There Some Kind of Meme About Letting the Sun Shine on Your Butthole?

When Will Requirements for Portland Candidates Be Upgraded to Weed Out Unqualified Goofballs?

Is It Dangerous to Alert the Cops During a Robbery?