Funeral service for murder victim Grady Waxenfelter set for Feb. 15
Suspect Dirck White still at large Services for murder victim Grady Waxenfelter are set for Feb. 15, according to KOIN news. Details will be forthcoming. Waxenfelter was shot to death on Highway 224...
View ArticleFreezing rain adds layer on top of snow
The winter storm that blasted through the Portland area Thursday and Friday delivered what was promised: a thick coating of snow throughout the city and suburbs, reaching more than a foot in some...
View ArticleStorm spreads woes from Gresham to Beaverton and beyond
The severe winter storm is causing misery throughout the entire region, with city officials from Gresham to Beaverton urging residents to stay home and use extreme caution if they go outside. Clackamas...
View ArticleWith ice lingering, PPS and other school districts announce Monday closures
With the threat of freezing rain continuing into Sunday night and Monday, Portland Public Schools and most other metro area school districts announced they would be closed Monday. In Clackamas...
View ArticleCrews tackle icy conditions on 181st Avenue; freeway ramps
Icy conditions persist in the vicinity of 181st Avenue and Interstate 84 this morning and motorists are advised to use extreme caution when traveling through the area, including freeway on- and...
View ArticleBlizzard kills one in crash near Rooster Rock
Portland woman killed when SUV slides off icy highway into tree Police have identified a woman who died in a car crash Friday afternoon during blizzard conditions on Interstate 84 near Rooster Rock...
View ArticleBIG EATS in a pocket-size package
Sandwich bar brings new twist to downtown dining Iconic American star Mae West once said, Too much of a good thing can be wonderful. Its doubtful West was referring to food, but the phrase does...
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Tuesday, Feb. 11 The IRCO SHIBA Program meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 1-4 p.m. at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., Portland. The Senior Health Insurance...
View ArticleSchool briefs
MHCC presents Footloose the musical Jump back to small-town life with a rebellious city teen bucking the city councils ban of rock n roll. Mt. Hood Community College is staging the musical...
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Celebrate 150 years of library love Residents are invited to celebrate Multnomah County Library's 150th birthday and show their "library love" by writing love notes to their library. Events are planned...
View ArticleGresham-Barlow ranks highest among East County graduation rates
State sees uptick in high school graduation rates; Gresham-Barlow grew more than 15 percent The Oregon Department of Education recently released its 2012-13 graduation rates for high schools in the...
View ArticleGresham-Barlow to make administrative changes next year
The Gresham-Barlow School District recently announced three administrative changes for the 2014-15 school year. Gordon Russell Middle School Principal Bruce Schmidt has been selected as the new...
View ArticleFairview mayor shares his thoughts for 2014
Working together on council and with other cities is biggest priority for Mayor Mike Weatherby Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby will give his State of the City address the first week in March. In...
View ArticlePower plant developers refute claims of environmental harm
Spokesman says natural gas is bridge between coal and renewable energies Developers say the Troutdale plant would provide backup service to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind plants that...
View ArticleMayor Bemis will deliver state of the city address Thursday
Speech will cover 5-year public safety funding levy Mayor Bemis will deliver his State of the City address at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Gresham High School auditorium, 1200 N. Main St. The...
View ArticleOfficials extend manhunt for murder suspect into Montana
Suspect has family in Helena, Mont. area The search continues for Dirck Morgan White, 41, who is being sought by authorities in connection with the fatal shooting of Clackamas County weighmaster Grady...
View ArticleDad punches man in face for lewd behavior near school
Police searching for a suspect A Gresham dad walking his daughters to school spotted a man in a car near the school practicing lewd behavior while sitting in his car while watching school children. The...
View ArticleScots put on a shooting display in win
David Douglas lights it up from beyond the arc to down Centennial 66-47 The NBAs Three-Point Contest isnt until Saturday night, but the David Douglas boys basketball team put on a sharpshooting show...
View ArticleDamascus girls return to top of the 1A pack
The Eagles secure the Valley 10 regular-season title after Tuesdays 60-30 win at City Christian The Damascus Christian girls basketball team locked down first place in the Valley 10 League with a 60-30...
View ArticleRaider rallies come up just short vs. Rams
Reynolds gets within one point in the third quarter before falling to Central Catholic 53-43 The Reynolds boys basketball team put together several runs at the Rams, but could never get over the top...
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