Steve,
As some of the local's have pointed out it does rain a bit up there... but also they like to tell that to people for CA and TX
My company is based in Beaverton (tek) so I get the pleasure of visiting there... new hire training is always in July...the most perfect time of year... coming to texas to PDX is great right now since it is so hot down. Come Jan/Feb it is a little different. But hey you can golf almost year round there also... just a bit more rain gear is required.
Since I am in the NW Club area... any Tek employees have cobras? Also I will be in town in late August for the Hood to Coast...my first time hopefully it does not kill me. If there is a meeting around then I might try and meet up with the group
Thanks