Caswell envisions art and bike hub for pond property
Local sculptor redevelops 3.5 acres in Troutdale A pond brimming with local wildlife in Troutdale is inspiration for Rip Caswells latest brainchild. Caswell bought the 3.5-acre property at the corner...
View ArticleLost hiker and his dog found in steep gorge ravine
A Milwaukie man became disoriented after following an unmarked trail Search and rescuers found a lost hiker and his dog around 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, after the two wandered up an unmarked trail near...
View ArticleYoungsters to shine at next Pops concert
Performers include Gresham fifth-grader The Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra concludes its 2013-14 concert season Sunday, May 18, with student guest performers from Gresham and Happy Valley. Violinist Colton...
View ArticleCrime prevention, education among Piluso priorities
Democrat faces off with Beatrice Cochran in primary Carla Piluso, a candidate in the May 20 Democratic primary for Oregon House District 50, says education as well as crime prevention and reduction are...
View ArticleSalvation Army to break ground Friday for expansion at Rockwood facility
The public is invited to the Salvation Army Gresham Center for a groundbreaking ceremony at 9:15 a.m., Friday, May 16 at 473 S.E. 194th Avenue for additional 240 percent of program space. The expansion...
View ArticleWoman shot to death in Fairview home
A 27-year-old woman was shot to death at a Fairview home Thursday, May 15, and an unidentified man is custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center. Police have not identified the victim who did not...
View ArticleCorbett district harnesses power of water
Water district offsets costs and keeps rates down using hydro generator A new hydro generator installed earlier this year at a water treatment facility in Corbett is saving the small communitys water...
View ArticleTroutdale approves negotiations with sheriff on contract
Citizens raise concerns of lost identity, local control Two Troutdale city councilors Rich Allen and Eric Anderson will join other city officials on a team to begin negotiating the terms and...
View ArticlePolice seek help finding man who tried to lure students
Same man may have tried to lure two girls Gresham Police are seeking the public's help in the hope of identifying a man who may have tried to lure two different girls on three occasions. The latest...
View ArticleSaints claim Northwest crown over Clackamas
Mount Hood catcher Mercedes Green quietly did her job behind the plate for the first four innings of Monday's NWAACC softball championship game against Clackamas. No one watching the game really gave...
View ArticleRaiders advance with win in play-in qualifier
In their biggest game of the season, the Raiders put it all together. The Reynolds softball team turned in a complete effort in all phases of the game on Tuesday to knock off Century 9-2 in the Class...
View ArticleEmoto reaches state semifinals
PORTLAND Gresham senior Jessica Emoto wasnt ready to see her prep career come to an end on a rainy Friday morning. A light drizzle moved play inside during Fridays quarterfinal round at the 6A...
View ArticleBoil water notice ends for Portland water customers
The boil water notice for Portland water customers has been lifted. Tap water is safe to drink for all customers of the Portland Water Bureau, Burlington, city of Gresham, Lake Grove, Lorna Water,...
View ArticleKellebrew runs away with the 800 title
Jesuit pours on 97 points to claim the team crown EUGENE David Douglas junior Joshua Kellebrew turned off the after burners when the starting gun sounded and never let off during a win in the...
View ArticleBarlow girls win relay, bring home fourth-place trophy
Danelle Woodcock gets wins in the 400 relay and long jump EUGENE The day started well for the Barlow girls track team at the 6A state meet at Hayward Field, but by the afternoon all the Bruins could...
View ArticleCrouser closing out a record-breaking season
Ryan Crouser could be on a collision course with the collegiate record in the shot put. And the big occasion could happen in his home state. The Texas junior and Barlow High grad will be the heavy...
View ArticleHot fun in the summertime!
Music Mondays offer free shows As veteran Portland bluesman Norman The B oogie Cat Sylvester puts it, Outdoor events are for the whole family. We get to share some music history with the children,...
View ArticleViolin-guitar duo to get college hoppin'
Raz blends Middle Eastern, North African, Latin music You never know what you might hear at a Raz concert, notes Bobak Salehi, guitarist and violinist. Raz the moniker derived from a Persian word for...
View ArticleSchool-based health center an achievement for East County
- New health care center opens at Centennial High School Centennial High Schools choir ensemble the C-Notes chose a fitting piece of music to celebrate a ribbon cutting Lets Get it Started. And...
View ArticleBusiness briefs
Mortgage lender sets up shop at local bank Paul Drinkwater recently joined the staff at Greshams Riverview Community Bank, providing on-site mortgage services to customers. Drinkwater has been in the...
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