Cascade's

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Favorite Hunting 2009

Roosevelt elk hunting in Oregon's west central Cascade's.

Favorite Hunting 2009

Although Cascade's results beat expectations, shares had previously surged sharply over the prior two trading days, and were giving back those gains on Friday, off about 9%.

Quiksilver Tarnishes, Seachange Sinks 2010

Although Cascade's results beat expectations, shares had previously surged sharply over the prior two trading days, and were giving back those gains on Friday, off about 9%.

Quiksilver Tarnishes, Seachange Sinks 2010

For bathroom and facial tissue, try Cascade's North River PCF with 80 percent PCW (from $1.39; cascades. com; 819-363-5100).

Wendy Gordon: Be Wise with Paper 2009

Mr. Gates provides the high-wattage name and the billions for Cascade to invest, but the company's stock-picking decisions are made by Michael Larson, a former bond investor with Putnam Investments, who has served as Cascade's business manager since 1994.

As Cascade Invests, Others Do, 2008

Canadian National Railway, based in Montreal, was Cascade's largest position on Dec. 31, at about $1.6 billion.

As Cascade Invests, Others Do, 2008

According to Ben Silverman, research director at InsiderScore. com, which tracks and rates insider-stock transactions, Cascade's recent purchases of Republic Services signal more than just their support for the company's deal with Allied Waste.

Gates Raises Stake 2008

There is $500,000 for the Cascade Water Alliance's Central Segment Pipeline, which will connect the Tacoma and Seattle water systems with Cascade's water system.

Sound Politics: Help restore Mt. Rainier Park 2006

Canadian National has been Cascade's biggest winner, gaining 420% since Cascade first reported owning 5.2% of the stock in the fourth quarter of 2000.

As Cascade Invests, Others Do, 2008