Events
Nov. 21 The Gresham Redevelopment Commission and Gresham Police Department are hosting the grand opening of the Rockwood Public Safety Facility from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 21, at 675 N.E. 181st...
View ArticleBarlow students accepted to all-state ensembles
Every year the Oregon Music Educators Association accepts auditions from high school musicians across Oregon. On Oct. 1, hundreds of instrumentalists and vocalists across the state sent in their...
View ArticleKick off the holiday season with theater
Young actors perform in productions at Barlow High, Corbett Childrens Theater and Gresham High Young East Multnomah County actors are bringing to the stage two beloved classics and a modern spin on...
View ArticleCollege news
Eastern Oregon University Eastern Oregon University awarded 593 undergraduate degrees, 95 masters degrees, seven associate degrees and two certificates during the 2012-13 academic year. Students...
View ArticleGraziano ROCKS Peace Officers award ceremony
Deputy brings home honor for safety efforts in Corbett Multnomah County Deputy Joe Rocky Graziano has earned himself an award for leading two major community safety efforts over the past year in...
View ArticleHandmade wreaths for sale in Corbett
Columbian Garden Club hosts annual holiday wreath-making fundraiser If youre looking for a fresh holiday wreath to decorate your door or give as a gift, look no further. The Columbian Garden Club is...
View ArticleFunding approved for 238th upgrades
County plans to keep three-lane design, and widen uphill lanes Funding has been approved for road improvements along Northeast 238th Drive between Halsey and Glisan Streets, which will eventually...
View ArticleGresham plans dedication of Rockwood Public Safety Facility
Mayor will speak at Thursday event The Gresham Redevelopment Commission and Gresham Police Department will celebrate a significant milestone on Thursday, Nov. 21, with the dedication of the Rockwood...
View ArticleSaints finish strong to halt losing streak
Mt. Hood dominates the final 15 minutes to beat Edmonds 66-62 TROUTDALE Edmonds couldnt miss coming out of the halftime locker room Saturday, putting up 20 points in a four-minute span that turned...
View ArticleRyan leaves Riverview Community Bank
After more than eight years as vice president and branch manager for Riverview Community Bank, Casey Ryan has accepted a position with MBank in Gresham. Ryan will take on duties as senior vice...
View ArticleThe referee with the big heart
Bob Wellnitz retires after serving 24 years as commissioner of the Portland Football Officials Assocation Bob Wellnitz sits at his control center. There is no flashing red button, but there is plenty...
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Scouts prepare to gather food Local Cub and Boy Scouts are out gathering nonperishable food for the Oregon Food Bank. Cub Scout Pack 177 in Troutdale will knock on doors in the Sweetbriar Elementary...
View ArticleMilitary news
Navy Nado Hospital Corpsman E3 Scott Nado completed Navy Basic Training Saturday, Aug. 3. He trained at Recruit Training Command of Great Lakes Naval Station in Great Lakes, Ill. Scott is currently...
View ArticleBirth
Martin Blake Martin, the son of Annie and Eric Martin of Damascus, was born at 8:31 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. He weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces. Blake joins sisters...
View ArticleArt for health
Black Cat Cantina and Reynolds High activist raise money for school-based health resources Inspired to help her school secure more health resources, Reynolds High School senior Danielle Mund is teaming...
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Forum takes on sexual assault prevention Every two minutes, someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. With this statistic in mind, Associated Student Government (ASG) at Mt. Hood Community...
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Saturday, Dec. 7 Powell Valley Elementary School PTC community Christmas event with craft stations for children to make and take holiday gifts for loved ones, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Powell Valley...
View ArticleYoshida floats plan to build Troutdale City Hall
Troutdale Mayor Doug Daoust says the towns city government and the towns residents have encountered what amounts to a once-in-a-lifetime offer. Local business tycoon Junki Yoshida has offered to...
View ArticleEmployee and customers take down armed robber in Wood Village
Police have identified and arrested a man who tried to rob a deli in Wood Village with a gun, but was disarmed by an employee and pinned to the ground by customers until officers arrived to arrest him....
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