Search continues for man who disappeared into Troutdale woods
Gresham man crashed car and walked into woods near Sandy River Search crews are still looking for Kyle Petersen, who disappeared into the woods Monday night shortly after crashing his Jeep into a...
View ArticleNew evidence leads investigators to wildlife refuge near Salem
Detectives seek public's help in pursuit of murder suspect Dirck White Investigators working on the investigation into the murder of Grady Waxenfelter of Estacada have uncovered new evidence and are...
View ArticleStolen car crashes on Marine Drive
Police detain two when stolen car rolls over embankment A man and woman were detained Thursday morning after they crashed a stolen car and rolled down an embankment on Northwest Marine Drive, said Sgt....
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Troutdale seeks engineering aides The city of Troutdale is looking for qualified applicants for the position of engineering aide this summer. The position with the Public Works Department is a...
View ArticleMemorial set for Paul Thalhofer
Sam Cox building to host celebration of his life March 8 A memorial service and celebration of life event for Paul Thalhofer has been scheduled for Saturday, March 8. The public is welcome to attend...
View ArticleState report highlights job openings in 2013
Customer service reps, ticket takers, cooks top hirees Private employers were looking to fill about 32,000 job openings at any given time last year in Oregon, according to a recent report by the Oregon...
View ArticleLeon Abel has a great time repairing watches
More watchmakers needed to meet demand If you think thereÂ’s less demand for watchmakers these days, think again. On the contrary, thereÂ’s a shortage of watchmakers and watch repairmen, says Leon Abel...
View ArticleConstruction underway on Arts Plaza Childrens Fountain
Splash pads should be complete by Fourth of July Construction has begun on the new ChildrenÂ’s Fountain at the Gresham Center for the Arts Plaza and should be complete by July. According to the city of...
View ArticleGresham man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Defendant was driver in 2012 fatal crash A Gresham man, Sean Berglund, entered a guilty plea to felony manslaughter on Friday, Feb. 21, in Lake County Circuit Court in Lakeview. Berglund, who...
View ArticleDamascus Christian dances to Baker City
The reigning 1A champs get set to defend their title The Damascus Christian girls basketball team got off to a hot start and torched Hosanna Christian 74-32 in the second round of the 1A playoffs...
View ArticleBruins score a comeback win over Lakeridge
The Barlow girls advance to the 6A playoffs with a 43-40 win over the Pacers The Barlow girls basketball team overcame a six-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat Lakeridge 43-40 in a play-in...
View ArticleTravelers use caution on Interstate 84 eastbound
Snow and ice create dangerous conditions on highway Snow and ice have created hazardous driving conditions on Interstate 84 east of Multnomah Falls, according to road officials. Don Hamilton, spokesman...
View ArticleReward offered for murder suspect Dirck White
Donations accepted for family of victim Grady Waxenfelter A $7,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Dirck White, 41, wanted for the Feb. 6 murder of Clackamas County...
View ArticleIconic Rockwood coffee shop closes its doors
When Dina DiNucci closed the doors of Park Place Coffee on Feb. 15, the Rockwood neighborhood lost more than a business. It lost a place where people met and socialized, a rarity in the spread-out...
View ArticleIcy weather slows travel in Gorge
Travelers advised to drive slow and expect delays on Interstate 84 Icy roads in the Columbia River Gorge have made travel difficult along Interstate 84, according to road officials. Don Hamilton,...
View ArticleTroutdale increases solid waste fees
Last rate increase was January 2011 Effective April 1, Troutdale residents will see their monthly solid waste collection fees increase by 95 cents per average household. The rate increase was voted on...
View ArticleA short drive to the heart of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday celebrations hit the streets in Portland Heidi Shuler said it took Portlanders a minute to get the rainstorm of green, gold and purple beads being tossed onto them from a balcony of...
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Voter notification cards may contain error Multnomah County voters who registered or updated their voter registration in the past month may receive a voter notification card with incorrect address...
View ArticleIraq veteran shoots himself in the foot
30-year-old Troutdale man with PTSD will be charged, police say An Iraq war veteran allegedly pointed a gun to his head before shooting himself in the foot Friday in Troutdale, said Sgt. Steve Bevens,...
View ArticleGresham police ask public help to find missing man
A Gresham man, Gary Gochnour, 76, has been reported missing by the Gresham Police Department after he didn't arrive at his sister's house in Seattle as planned. Gochnour, who may suffer from dementia,...
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