The priceless benefit of mammogram screenings
Dont be confused; mammography is still the most effective way to detect breast cancer early Cancer touches the lives of many, especially the diagnosis of breast cancer. I am certain many of you have...
View ArticleHop into spring and hunt for treasure
East County Easter egg hunts take place April 19-20 Spring is in the air, and the Easter Bunny soon will hop on over for East County egg hunts. Here are some events coming up in the region: Covenant...
View ArticleCROP Hunger Walk set for May 4
The third annual Gresham CROP Hunger Walk will take place Sunday, May 4, kicking off at Gresham United Methodist Church, 620 N.W. Eighth St. The 5K walk/run begins at 1 p.m., with former Gresham Police...
View ArticleExpanding opportunities for Centennial alternative students
Centennial Park School to host a brunch, fundraiser Saturday, May 3 Low on high school credits, Maria Hernandez needed a program that could help her catch up. Now a junior at Centennial Park School,...
View ArticleWedding industry professionals support same-sex marriage
On the cusp of a federal hearing, Oregon could become the next state to permit gay weddings A coalition of 166 Oregon wedding service providers sent a strong message Tuesday, April 15, that they...
View ArticleCelebrate Shakespeare's 450th birthday with Gresham High School production
'Much Ado About Nothing' opens Wednesday, April 23 Just in time for Shakespeares 450th birthday, Gresham High School Theatre Arts Department is staging ol Wills Much Ado About Nothing. The...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Blumenauer to visit his alma mater, Centennial U.S. Rep. and Centennial High School alumnus Earl Blumenauer will visit his alma mater at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, to address the student body at a...
View ArticleEngagement
Jarmer-Burnett Tristin Michelle Jarmer and Christian Michael Burnett of Hillsboro recently announced their engagement. The couple will marry Saturday, Oct. 25, at Brasada Ranch in Powell Butte. The...
View ArticleDisincorporation Judge: Decision will only lead to appeal
Lawsuit asks court to overturn election ruling, disincorporate Damascus Damascus residents stuffed themselves into Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Deanne Darling's small courtroom Tuesday, April...
View ArticleDamascus residents begin exodus process
Only border lands can de-annex, but neighbors waiting in line Hank Brown wants out of Damascus. So do Jim Syring, Bruce Kayser, Jerry Schofield, Trish Voss, Don Hanna, Lowell Patton and many more. Some...
View ArticleBackyard burn season underway
Fires must be tended at all times Gresham Interim Fire Chief Greg Matthews announced this week that people can start burning yard debris in their backyards. The spring backyard burning season for the...
View ArticleSpring luncheon is steeped in tradition
Smith Memorial hosts its annual spring salad luncheon and sale Thursday, April 24 A beloved 85-year tradition featuring a feast of salads, an array of spring hats and a flock of aproned ladies returns...
View ArticleNational award honors local racquetball coach Ancheta
Teaching preps, playing show his passion for the game Brian Ancheta didnt play racquetball until 1990. About that time, he got a job working at Cascade Athletic Clubs. In 1994, the head pro left, and...
View ArticleDriver flees with Homeland Security officer clinging to car
Officer hangs on to car door for 150 feet in reverse The Gresham Police Department reported on a driver who fled the scene of a hit and run with a Homeland Security officer clinging to the door of...
View ArticleReaders Theatre on tap April 21
Readers Theatre presents Molieres The Imaginary Invalid at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, in the Gresham Chapel and Evening Event Center, 257 S.E. Roberts Ave. Admission is $9. Monsieur Argan, an elderly...
View ArticleModest hubs cater to foot, pedal travelers
West Gorge chamber proposes bike hubs to local cities; Wood Village, Troutdale support idea As part of its mission to drive local tourism, the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce has big plans to...
View ArticleWhat does Easter mean in 2014?
Fewer people consider themselves 'very religious,' but faith leaders say message of Christ remains relevant and essential This Sunday, April 20, marks Easter, the most important holiday in the...
View ArticleTown's opinion varies on sheriff's proposal
City plans to discuss transfer of police services again Tuesday, May 6 As the Troutdale City Council considers a decision to contract police services with the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office,...
View ArticleMultnomah Fall's bridge is expected to be open in time for Memorial Day
Benson Bridge closed for repairs after rock fall Repairs on Benson Bridge, the iconic bridge that arches over Multnomah Falls, are expected to be complete by Memorial Day weekend. The 99-year-old...
View ArticleSheriff offers Fairview contract option
Officers support merger, say it will lift burden of being under-staffed Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton couldnt offer Fairview a dollar amount on how much the city would save if it contracted...
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