Saints make quick work of Red Devils
Mt. Hood needs little more than an hour to get through the second round TROUTDALE The Mt. Hood CC volleyball team zipped to a 25-22, 25-16, 25-16 win over the Red Devils to claim the only sweep of...
View ArticleNeighbor catches burglars in the act
Two men arrested for burglary attempt at Gresham home A neighbor's call to 9-1-1 led to the arrest of two men who were in the middle of burglarizing a Gresham home, said Lt. Claudio Grandjean,...
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...
View ArticleBody of Gresham man found in Johnson Creek
Cause of death appears to be accidental drowning The body of a Gresham man was recovered from Johnson Creek early Saturday morning according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Department...
View ArticleTwo suspects arrested after running from traffic stop in Southeast Portland
One suspect found hiding in a pond in Southeast Portland, another held at gunpoint by area resident Portland police arrested two men Sunday morning after they sped away in a white Ford Probe following...
View ArticleRockwood welcomes new police station
Mayor, chief set ambitious new course in law enforcement Imagine the mug shot of a recently arrested murder suspect. Now imagine his first-grade class picture. Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis posed these...
View ArticleGresham's 'Hello, Dolly!' takes the stage for one more weekend
Glamorous costumes, dazzling sets and huge dance numbers await audiences at Gresham High Schools production of Hello, Dolly! The iconic American musical centers on Dolly Levi, a big-hearted...
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Discover MHCCs Japanese program Students interested in studying in Koyoto, Japan, next summer are invited to attend a free informational meeting hosted by Yoko Sato, Mt. Hood Community College...
View ArticleStudents raise money for typhoon relief
Gresham students from St. Therese School and Dexter McCarty Middle School are rallying to help families in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The powerful storm struck the southern...
View ArticleWedding
Slayton-Gemar Emily Renee Slayton of Gresham and Brian Ross Gemar of Conrad, Mont., were married Saturday, Aug. 10, on Spike Africa Schooner, an 80-foot sail boat, near Orcas Island, Wash. The...
View ArticleCelebrating 50 years of customer and employee loyalty
Crown Carpets continues to maintain the simple business plan of its founding father Any business owner will tell you that repeat customers are their lifeline to success and longevity. But when a...
View ArticleSpringdale hosts trees and treats
Community invited to event at Job Corps Center With the holidays coming up fast, Springdale Job Corps Center is getting into the spirit by hosting its first ever Trees & Treats. Every year...
View ArticleEast County shines for the holidays
Tree lightings set for small cities The holiday spirit is alive in East County! There will be plenty more lights to see and hot chocolate to drink after Greshams tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Nov....
View ArticleFive applicants seek Quinby's seat on Fairview Council
Councilor's husband among applicants seeking position Its too early to start making judgment calls on who will fill Ken Quinbys position on the Fairview City Council. The deadline for applications is...
View ArticleGresham Police increase watch for impair drivers over Thanksgiving holiday
Cops offer tips to reduce drunk driving Gresham Police want to cut down on druken drivers so that nobody gets hurt and nobody goes to jail. The department is taking part in a nationwide traffic safety...
View ArticleSerial bank robbery suspects apprehended in Wood Village
The timing couldn't have been any worse for these two bank robbery suspects, and it it couldn't have been any better for police investigators. Multiple banks were robbed in the Portland metro area by a...
View ArticleGresham Police increase watch for impaired drivers over Thanksgiving holiday
Cops offer tips to reduce drunken driving Gresham Police want to cut down on druken drivers so that nobody gets hurt and nobody goes to jail. The department is taking part in a nationwide traffic...
View ArticleForecast firms up: Wind and cold on the way
After several days of wavering, computer weather models now show that much colder weather will likely strike the entire Pacific Northwest beginning early next week, says meteorologist Steve Pierce of...
View ArticleHonoring a VIP Max Rider
TriMet, city of Gresham surprise retiring city planner with 'world record title for ridership' Cheers erupted at Gresham City Hall Station Wednesday as city staff and TriMet honored a VIP rider whos...
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MHCC hosts Scrooge Lives holiday gift sale Shop for special folks on your holiday list at one of Mt. Hood Community Colleges longtime traditions. MHCC will host the 44th annual Scrooge Lives...
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