BUSINESS ARCHIVES

> Energy regulation attorney Susan Ackerman turned to Nokes to craft her new website.

> Rocky Mountain Power’s press releases about its customers using Blue Sky renewable energy are customized by Nokes.

> Integrative Solar hired Nokes to manage its press relations and write remarks for a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.

> Nokes drafted copy for PacifiCorp’s portion of the 2009 MidAmerican Annual Report.

> Pacific Power retained Nokes to craft its internal communications copy, including safety tips, employee news and official bulletins.

> Nokes is a contributing feature writer for North American Wind Power Magazine.

> Law firm Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler, LLP, retained Nokes to promote a high-stakes legal victory, which included developing a communications plan, press conference and press release.

> Nokes produced a newsletter for Mark Cogan Law Office highlighting its legal services and a high-profile courtroom win.

> Nokes wrote and edited content for the website launch by Recurrent Energy, a solar energy firm located in San Francisco. Recurrent Energy finances, builds, owns and operates rooftop solar electricity systems for commercial and industrial property owners.

> Northwest Wind Integration Action Plan — Nokes edited this document for Bonneville Power and the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. The 73-page report details what will be needed to integrate 6,000 megawatts of wind energy into the Northwest's power system.

> Replacing lower Snake River dams would cost Northwest $413 million to $565 million annually — Nokes wrote this comprehensive report for the Bonneville Power Administration detailing the detrimental impact of removing the Snake River dams to the Northwest.

> In November's issue of Current Reflections, Nokes writes about efforts to reduce sea lion fish feasting.

> Support renewables? Support the dams. Nokes authors the latest Current Reflections for Northwest RiverPartners.

> Working with Outsource Marketing, Nokes wrote online newsletters for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. Here's his latest saying, "Get thee to Rome!"

> Protecting Ecology While Promoting Wind Energy Article on American Wind Wildlife Institute for North American Windpower, Feb. 2009

> PacifiCorp retained Nokes to draft its internal communications copy, as well as the grant announcements for the Pacific Power Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.

> Working through Outsource Marketing, Nokes authored business collateral for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. He wrote AutoVenture's new, 62-page catalog of chauffeur-driven tours.

> Nokes drafted a keynote speech for former NBA pro Chris Dudley, “DIABETES Shouldn’t Stand in Your Way,” on how kids can overcome medical setbacks and realize their dreams.

> St. Anthony Parish in Tigard hired Nokes to develop fundraising collateral for its capital campaign.

 

> Nokes is a regular feature writer for North American Wind Power Magazine. Recent features include protecting and helping endangered species around a Maui wind power development and an overview of Washington State's mushrooming wind energy industry.

> Nokes wrote a website for a Mexican paradise in Tulum.

 

TRAVEL ARCHIVES

> Pacific City is a cozy Oregon Coast oasis just off Hwy 101 -- a town living the good life in the midst of extraordinary beauty.

> Nokes unleashes his inner caveman at Portland, Oregon's, Lauro Kitchen.

> Fairmont Orchid’s Beachboys help connect visitors to the real Hawaii.

> Forgetting your Blackberry and cares in Kauai.

> Kauai's outstanding local food makes paradise more affordable.

> Hawaii's Big Island showcases its riveting history.

> Nel Centro wins with local farm food and lower prices.

> The Oregonian ran a Nokes feature about stand up paddleboarding in the Columbia River Gorge.

> Oregon wineries provide tasty post-Thanksgiving alternative to malls.

> Golfing in Ireland – an Oregon hacker’s journey.

> The Resort at the Mountain shows off its $14 million facelift.

> Portland’s Pine State Biscuits gain a national following with North Carolina cooking.

> Surfing asphalt on segways in San Francisco.

> Oregon Aquarium's Jellyfish Jubilee shines on a starlit night.

> Portland's in a festive mood - A new season of outdoor fun begins. Seattle P.I. – March 26, 2008

> Hood River is steeling itself for the annual pilgrimage of enthusiasts. Seattle P.I. – March 19, 2008

> Skiers and boarders rave about Bachelor s perfect powder. Seattle P.I. – March 12, 2008

>Deston writes about inland Hawaiian adventures, riding ATVs and Zip lines on Kauai. Seattle P.I. – Jan. 9, 2008

> Even if you're 48, overweight and out of shape, Deston writes that you too can learn how to surf on Oahu's North Shore. Seattle P.I. – Jan. 9, 2008

> Deston shines a light on the sometimes-overlooked wineries of western Portland – Dec. 5, 2007

> Short Trips: Astoria puts a new face on its past – Nov. 21, 2007

> Nokes relished researching the statewide Oregon Bounty harvest promotion for the Seattle P.I. – Nov. 14, 2007

> Some of the best ATV riding in the nation is along the Southern Oregon Coast. Nokes writes about the thrilling experience for the Seattle P.I. – Oct. 4, 2007

> Robb Report runs a Nokes-penned brief about Bahamas' Kamalame Cay for its Top 100 Resorts issue. Summer 2007

 

> Nokes features Portland's grisly, ghostly history for the Seattle P.I. Aug. 1, 2007

> Here's EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about Hawaii's volcanoes. Researched last year traveling on Hawaii's Kohala Coast. It appears in the latest issue of Gateways: Carnival Cruise Lines onboard magazine. 2007

> In the Kings' Shadow -- Nokes scribes a feature for Golf Living Magazine on the six golf courses that dot the Big Island's Kohala Coast. Fall 2006

> Nokes judges a mountain oyster cookoff at the "Taste of Hawaii" on Big Island – Nov. 11, 2006

> Nokes traveled to Molokai, Kauai and the Big Island to learn about the practitioners of traditional Hawaiian medicine. Read his feature in Hawaii Magazine. September/October 2006