Citizen anger toward Damascus City Council continues
Citizens angry council using taxpayer money to fight de-annexation As usual at recent Damascus City Council meetings, almost the entire 15 minutes allocated for citizens' comments was taken up by...
View ArticleDamascus market chastises mayor for using logo
Logo used to promote mayor's comp plan Representatives of the Damascus Fresh and Local Market did two things at the Damascus City Council meeting on April 21. First, Leslie Shalduha made a general...
View ArticleEstacada woman sued for harboring dangerous duck
Attorney: Case expected to settle out of court A $275,000 lawsuit filed against an Estacada duck owner spurred a flurry of pun-filled media headlines earlier this week. The suit, filed Tuesday, April...
View ArticleMenucha, a place to find peace, turns 100
It wasnt long ago that Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett celebrated its 60th anniversary. But Menucha is much older, said the Rev. Spencer Parks, Menuchas executive director. This year...
View ArticleCity of Damascus sues residents, Metro, governor and more
Suit says de-annexation bill is unconstitutional The city of Damascus is continuing its war with some of its citizens who want to leave its jurisdictions by filing suit against them and the governor...
View ArticleCentennial Invite turns 50
Half of the top 10 in the boys shot put comes from East County The Centennial Invitational turns 50 years old this weekend with Saturdays showcase meet attracting some of the best prep track and field...
View ArticleBarlow throwers lift track team to a win
TROUTDALE The Barlow boys track team surrendered only a pair of third-place points in the throwing events Wednesday to power their way to an 87-58 win at Reynolds. Teammates Kobie Ham and Garrett...
View ArticleWoodcock has a big day, Barlow girls finish third
Gresham's Brian Salgado leads a big East County effort in the boys shot put Central Catholic stole the show at the 50th running of the Centennial Invitational on Saturday night, winning both the boys...
View ArticleCrash on icy road kills Gresham man
Others seriously injured A Gresham man was killed Saturday morning, April 26, in a fatal crash on Highway 26 about nine miles east of Government Camp, according to Oregon State Police. Right front...
View ArticleTroutdale, Fairview among 112 cities to ban pot dispensaries
Five Oregon cities are pushing to permanently ban the facilities Troutdale and Fairview unanimously passed, on April 22 and April 16 respectively, a one-year moratorium on medical marijuana...
View ArticleTroutdale approves process for city hall options
Renovation of old City Hall is among several options The Troutdale City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday, April 22, to follow a transparent process in planning for a potential new city...
View ArticleCity of Damascus sues governor, residents and more
Suit claims de-annexation bill is unconstitutional The city of Damascus has filed suit against people who want to leave the city as well as the governor, Portland Metro and Clackamas County and a few...
View ArticleGresham cops arrest serial detergent thief
Man allegedly sold Tide on the streets According to KOIN News, Detectives with the Gresham Police Department have arrested a 56-year-old man accused of being a prolific thief who mostly stole Tide...
View ArticleBusiness briefs
Chamber Calendar Speed Networking AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, May 2, Persimmon Country Club, 500 S.E. Butler Road, Gresham. Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, May 9, U.S. Bank, 300 E....
View ArticlePublic invited to summit on gangs in Gresham
Most homicides due to gangs Gang activity is nothing new for Gresham, but its been getting worse, and a new approach is needed that includes more than law enforcement, said Joe Walsh, the citys gang...
View ArticleDealership unveils new look, line of vehicles
The dust has settled at Gresham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Anybody who has taken on even a minor remodel of a home knows you have to be flexible during the process. But when you remodel a functioning...
View ArticleGordon Russell names Hayden next principal
Rolland Hayden has been named as the next principal of Gordon Russell Middle School in Gresham. Rolland excels at shared leadership and makes building strong relationships with students and families...
View ArticleSchool district proposes 2014-15 budget
Gresham-Barlow budget plan restores a full school year, maintains staffing levels Gresham-Barlow School District Superintendent Jim Schlachter presented the proposed 2014-15 school district budget to...
View ArticleEvents
Saturday, May 10 11:30 a.m. Gresham Senior Centers annual Mothers Day Luncheon, with lunch catered by Gresham Manor. There also will be a quilt raffle and drawings for prizes, a hat parade and...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Garden party brunch benefits Centennial Park School Centennial Park Schools open house, brunch and fundraiser will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3, at 17630 S.E. Main St., Portland....
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