Bloglander

Rent-an-actual-cop — A program that allows off-duty cops to make extra money for themselves and their department, it turns out, is costing more than it's taking in. (SR)

Shorter bus — To save money, six bus routes have been cut, but what does that mean for low-income people come this winter? (KXLY)

You burn it, you buy it — Good news, weaved-basket fans! The fire that crews rushed to put out at Pottery Barn was a false alarm. (KREM)

Forever war — In what is widely seen as "not good" for the peace process, the Afghan Peace Council Chief was murdered in his home. (NYT)