Police arrest boy, 17, for robbing man with a machete
A 17-year-old boy is accused of using a machete to rob a man of his headphones in outer Southeast Portland early Wednesday, Sept. 18. Officers from Portland's East Precinct responded to the 1:50 a.m....
View ArticleRep. Shemia Fagan files for re-election
State Rep. Shemia Fagan (D-Portland/Clackamas) on Wednesday filed for re-election to her second term in the Oregon Legislature. After unseating Patrick Sheehan last year, Fagan represents House...
View ArticlePortland Police arrest H.B. Lee teacher on six alleged sex-related charges
John W. Beasley, 53, is lodged at Multnomah County Detention Center with bail set at $1.5 million An H.B. Lee Middle School teacher is in jail on allegations of six sex-related crimes. John W. Beasley,...
View ArticleMan survives being hit by MAX train in Gresham
Talk about a close call. Parkrose resident Ian Sutherland, 29, was heading to work in Gresham at about 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, when he got wrapped up in the autopilot of his routine. Get off MAX...
View ArticlePublic safety levy subject of town halls
The city of Gresham is hosting a series of town hall meetings starting next week to get community input on how to fund police and fire services, including the possibility of a voter-approved levy next...
View ArticleCrime on the rise in Gresham
FBI's annual statistics show crime is up in all seven categories tracked Violent crime and property crime increased in Gresham in 2012, according to FBI crime statistics released this week. The number...
View ArticleNaturescaping classes offered
The city of Troutdale is hosting two free landscaping workshops offering low-cost, sustainable gardening tips and resources for all levels of do-it-yourselfers who are itching to dig up fresh ideas for...
View Article'Troutlandia' keeps the dream of the '90s alive
The IFC sketch comedy 'Portlandia' films in Troutdale for Season 4 As he walks toward Troutdale's Brass Rail Tavern in a zebra-print dress and floral jacket, Fred Armisen gets his long salt-and-pepper...
View ArticleA club for plant, flower eccentrics
Columbia Garden Club seeks new members to join Black satin, Sugar cane, Wicky woo, Thomas Edison, French doll. If plant names excite you or you feel at home among plants and plant people, a garden club...
View ArticleLend your time to SnowCap
The nonprofit organization is seeking additional help for events and outreach efforts Volunteering at SnowCap Community Charities, Susan Mund has gained a tremendous awareness of whats going on in her...
View ArticleBirth
McKenna Avery Purvis, the daughter of Stephanie Richardson and Duane Purvis of Troutdale, was born at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces....
View ArticleGresham author earns accolades
Leila Rae Sommerfeld, author of "Beyond Our Control: Restructuring Your Life after Sexual Assault" (Kregel), received first-place recognition in the published nonfiction category of the Oregon...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Vie for a position on the Reynolds budget committee The Reynolds School Board has announced openings for three budget committee positions. To serve, applicants must have lived within the district for...
View ArticleCollege news
Scholarship Sasha La Greide, a 2011 Corbett High School graduate, has been selected for a 2013 Gates Corporation Scholarship for $1,000. She plans to attend Portland Community College to study diesel...
View ArticleFairview adopts resolution for sidewalk repairs
City will assist residents with repairs, but won't pay for everything The near five-month long sidewalk and street tree repair issue in Fairview reached a somewhat compromise Wednesday evening at the...
View ArticleBruins left a yard short against Grant
A missed two-point try leaves Barlow on the short end of a 22-20 score Friday PORTLAND Barlow found the end zone twice in the second half Friday, but needed to get there one final time if it was...
View ArticleSecond-half explosion lands Centennial a victory
The Eagles score four touchdowns in the third quarter en route to a 45-28 win over David Douglas Centennial couldnt be stopped in the second half Friday, finding the end zone on five of its six drives...
View ArticleWestview handles Gresham 49-28
The Wildcats put up 21 points in the third quarter to seal the victory Gresham had its chances Friday night against Westview, but struggled to capitalize on mistakes during a 49-28 loss to the...
View ArticleHawks ready to chase the Cup
The standard has been set for the Portland Winterhawks, who have been a Western Hockey League playoff staple the past four seasons, have reached the Memorial Cup and have played for the junior hockey...
View Article$50,000 grant paves way for language equity
Morrison Child and Family Services will launch a new project to improve health services for Spanish-speaking clients The Hispanic population in Oregon increased by 64 percent between 2000 and 2010,...
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