University of Western States celebrates 110 years
The school, with health centers in East Portland and Gresham, is planning an August event The University of Western States (UWS), a school training health science professionals, is celebrating its...
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Moose Cruise-In benefits child-care center The sixth annual Moose Cruise-In will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at East Portland Moose Lodge, 16411 N.E. Halsey St. in Portland. The event is held...
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George Fox University The following East County students received their bachelor's degrees from George Fox University this spring: Janette Beltran-Aispuro of Gresham with a degree in art, and Anthony...
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Vacation Bible School is coming River of Life Church's "Gangway to Galilee Vacation Bible School" runs from 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 21-25. Children will venture to the Sea of Galilee...
View ArticleA future in filmmaking
Recent Barlow graduate makes his mark as an up-in-coming film director Freshly graduated from Barlow High School, 18-year-old Austin Guerrero has already made his foray into professional filmmaking,...
View ArticleGresham turns artsy on July 19
Gresham Arts Festival features more than 120 artisans Artisans, musicians and fans of both groups will fill the streets of downtown Saturday, July 19, for the Gresham Arts Festival. The fun starts at 9...
View ArticleExit 17 off-ramp closes Monday and Tuesday for paving
Work is related to opening of new Sandy River Bridge The off-ramp at Exit 17 on westbound Interstate 84 will be closed all day Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15 as crews pave the ramp and prepare...
View ArticleHuge win gives Thunder inside track on AFL playoff spot
The Portland Thunder took an enormous step toward making the Arena Football Leage playoffs on Saturday night. In the third matchup of the season, the Thunder had a phenomenal defensive showing and...
View ArticleKompon says Winterhawks 'right fit'
Jamie Kompon isn't a carbon copy of Mike Johnston, his predecessor as general manager and head coach of the Winterhawks. But he's pretty close. "Mike and I are of the same ilk," Kompon said Wednesday...
View ArticleCooling shelters open for elderly
Even though its cooled down the past couple of days, Multnomah County has opened four area cooling shelters, one in Gresham, for the elderly or those who are physically fragile. The centers opened...
View ArticleEast County League of Women voters to disband
More volunteers needed to start new league After 53 years of existence, the East County League of Women Voters is disbanding, and it's an important loss, said member Marlene Byrne. We're disbanding...
View ArticleGresham startup transforms data cooling
New technology saving 78 percent in energy use at City Hall If the servers in Gresham City Hall overheated and crashed, it would mean a very bad day in the office. This possibility inspired IT Aire, a...
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Gresham-Barlow names Highland principal The Gresham-Barlow School District announced last week Shawnda Sewell has been selected as the new principal of Highland Elementary School. Sewell served as...
View ArticleHall speaks to power of nature, dreams
Being first to swim Willamette River lost importance when compared to life lessons After achieving his dream to be the first person to swim the entire length of the Willamette River, Dean Hall has...
View ArticleSeahawks bring super fun to young fans in Reynolds district
Super Bowl champs say they wanted to bring inspiration following shooting Seattle Seahawks pride reigned at Margaret Scott Elementary School Thursday, July 10, as the 2014 Super Bowl champs hosted a...
View ArticleEquipment stolen off Aims fire engine
Corbett fire chief said theft was significant, left engine inoperable During the week of July 7, tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen off a fire engine inside the Aims fire...
View ArticleOne, two, three festivals this weekend!
SummerFest, Highland Games, Arts Festival take place East County will be festival central this weekend. SummerFest in Troutdale, the Portland Highland Games and the Gresham Arts Festival all feature a...
View Article'Lordy, lordy look who's 40'
Gresham High School class of 1974 hosts its 40th reunion Gresham Union High School's class of 1974 is hosting its reunion, "Lordy, lordy looks who's 40," this Saturday. The event begins at 7 p.m. July...
View ArticleGresham all-stars run through district tourney
Gophers open the state playoffs at 11 a.m. Friday at Alpenrose Dairy CLACKAMAS The Gresham all-stars finished a dominating run through the majors (ages 11-12) district Little League tournament with a...
View ArticleStolen Aims equipment will be costly to replace, sheriff says
Deputies seeking tips from anyone with information on burglary The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office released a police report Tuesday afternoon regarding the burglary at the rural Aims fire station,...
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