Blue Lake closed after reports of stomach sickness
Two families reported symptoms after swimming in lake over the weekend The Multnomah County Health Department is working with Blue Lake Regional Park officials to investigate reports of diarrheal...
View ArticleGresham man sentenced for starting apartment fire
A 26-year-old Gresham resident, who broke into an apartment on Super Bowl Sunday and lit it on fire, was sentenced to 90 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $16,000 in restitution, the...
View ArticleMan shoots himself in Fairview parking lot
Shooter was near school bus An unidentified man allegedly shot and killed himself while inside his car Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of Chinook Landing in Fairview. Fairview police responded to...
View ArticleFairview suicide linked to Beaverton house fire
A Beaverton man shot and killed himself at Chinook Landing Tuesday A 57-year-old Beaverton man is suspected of burning down his house early Tuesday morning before turning a rifle on himself later that...
View ArticleGresham boy publishes adventure book
Chris Smart set out to finish 'The Stone of Ages' story before his 12th birthday Inspired by a popular childrens author who wrote his first book at age 12, Chris Smart of Gresham set out to finish a...
View ArticleEngagement
Bush-Hunter Skyler Marlana Bush and Daniel Kevin Hunter of Gresham are engaged to be married Saturday, Sept. 27. The daughter of Arnott and Jennifer Serviss of Gresham, Skyler attended Barlow High...
View ArticleUnitus awards scholarship to recent Reynolds grad
Cole Bronson will study business at Oregon State University this fall Troutdale resident Cole Bronson recently was announced as a 2014 Unitus Community Credit Union scholarship recipient. Each year,...
View ArticleSoccer tournament honors Emilio Hoffman
The Reynolds High School event is set for Aug. 9-10 A soccer tournament honoring the memory of 14-year-old Reynolds High freshman Emilio Hoffman has been set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug 9-10. Hoffman...
View ArticleHonor roll
Barlow High School The following students were named to the honor roll at Barlow High School for spring semester. Seniors 4.0 Karla Aguilera, Jenna Altenhofen, Pancho Arango-Velasco, Dillon Battles,...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Gresham student graduates top of her school Taylor Brown of Gresham recently graduated as valedictorian of the statewide full-time online public charter school, Oregon Virtual Academy (ORVA). She plans...
View ArticleEvents
Saturday, July 19 Gresham Union High School's class of 1974 is hosting its reunion, "Lordy, lordy looks who's 40." The event begins at 7 p.m. at Billy Bobs Sports Bar, 333 N. Main Ave. in Gresham....
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Seniors singles club meets Aug. 6 The Prime Timers Dining Club will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Heidi's Restaurant, 1230 N.E. Cleveland Ave., Gresham. Singles ages...
View ArticleThorns stick it to Kansas City 7-1
On Sunday, the Portland Thorns FC were everything they were always supposed to be. The Thorns were tenacious on defense and spectacular on offense in a 7-1 win over FC Kansas City before an announced...
View ArticlePlayoff spot in Thunder's reach
In a game that is based on offense, the Portland Thunder are close to making the Arena Football League playoffs primarily on the strength of their defense. The Thunder (5-11) are two games ahead of...
View ArticleMake-or-break time for Barton
LAS VEGAS Will Barton has never been shy on chutzpah, in a charming sort of way. The Trail Blazers lean 6-6 swingman, drawing inspiration from Muhammad Ali, called himself the Peoples Champ last...
View ArticleDamascus group appeals lower court decision
Never let it be said that Chris Hawes gives up without a fight. As communications director for the Citizens Committee for Disincorporation, Hawes led charge to put the disincorporation of the city of...
View ArticleNorovirus could be culprit of Blue Lake illness
Lake remains closed until county completes health investigation Swimming and boating at Blue Lake Regional Park remain closed while public health officials continue to investigate reports of illness...
View ArticleThe small hands that feed others
Six-year-old Jackson Clark makes sack lunches for the homeless Wrapping ones head around the complexities of homelessness is difficult for most adults, but in the mind of one child, the answer is...
View ArticleDamascus dog trainer digs deep for veterans in need
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Damascus is dog trainer Cheryl Mulicks 1960s style ranch house, complete with a barn converted into a dog training facility. The property is home to Mulicks...
View ArticleCroquet returns to the green at Menucha
Join Menucha Saturday for all-day croquet and centennial celebration Wear your best whites and fancy hats and join Menucha for its seventh annual International Croquet Tournament and Centennial...
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