Learn disaster preparedness at OMSI
Research shows that 85 percent of Americans are unprepared for a disaster, with nearly half of them lacking essential emergency supplies. Hundreds of area residents will have the opportunity to build...
View ArticleGresham all-stars start with a bang at state
The Gophers shutout Corvallis 10-0 in four innings Friday, advance to Sunday morning game in the winner's bracket PORTLAND The Gresham all-stars got off to a quick start at the majors Little League...
View ArticleBabson brothers bask in soccer glory in Brazil
Luke and Max Babson had just won the "lottery," in their beloved NE Portland home at the time and were about to fulfill a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The Babson brothers and best-of-friends, couldn't...
View ArticleDirecting traffic in the big city
Mari Nado works as an air traffic controller in San Francisco A perfect evening for Mari Nado includes a walk through the city blocks with her 2-year-old Swiss Mountain Dog named Hans, a shimmering...
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 ArticleBody of missing Gresham man found in Sandy River
Kyle Peterson disappeared in February The months long search for missing man Gresham man Kyle Peterson is over after his body was found in the Sandy River, roughly half mile from the rivers mouth in...
View ArticleUpdate: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office investigating body recovered from...
On Friday July 18, 2014 at approximately 4:20 p.m. Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol deputies responded to the Sandy River after a day hiker reported seeing what he thought was a body...
View ArticleClassic cars converge in Oregon
You can see more than 300 stunning automobiles in Forest Grove on Sunday If you see some head-turning cars around the Portland area this weekend, dont be surprised. The Forest Grove Concours...
View ArticleCanines and competitions and colors . . . oh my!
Summertime living sure is nice when the hardest choice of the weekend is how to divide time between a plethora of local festivities. Balloons, bagpipes and blown glass were common sights for those who...
View ArticleHunt sends two out of the park to turn away Klamath Falls
Gresham advances to the state semifinals Tuesday night at Alpenrose Dairy PORTLAND The Gresham all-stars continued their hot streak with a 16-7 win over Klamath Falls in the second round of the...
View ArticlePortland man drowns near Troutdale
A Portland man, Birtha B. Subba, a native of Nepal, drowned while fishing in the Sandy River at Dabney State Park, just north of Troutdale around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The Multnomah County...
View ArticleBite of East County to again benefit Zarephath Kitchen
Community festival of food, music and culture returns Saturday Last year more than 3,000 people poured into downtown Fairview to get a taste of the best local restaurants this side of the Willamette...
View ArticleCandidates declare intention to run for Fairview mayor
Tosterud, Barton Mullins file to replace retiring Mayor Weatherby Two Fairview city councilors Lisa Barton Mullins and Ted Tosterud have filed, so far, to take over Mayor Mike Weatherbys seat in...
View ArticleSteer clear of NE 238th Drive in Wood Village
Road is closed to through traffic for paving until July 29 at the latest Northeast 238th Drive is closed for paving between Northeast Halsey Street and Northeast Glisan Street in Wood Village from...
View ArticleThis city's about to blow!
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival features Bobby Torres, Soul City In less than two weeks, Gresham will turn into Swingtown for two days when the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival takes place. The fun starts Friday, Aug. 1,...
View ArticleNews briefs
Outdoor water gauge kits available The Regional Water Providers Consortium is providing one free outdoor water gauge kit per customer to those who qualify through July 31. The kits are designed to help...
View ArticleCollege news
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Heather Dorner of Portland was named to the May 2014 deans list at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
View ArticleOut and About
Arts & Culture First Friday ArtWalk 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1, Troutdale merchants host artists and musicians, as well as offer wine tastings, along Historic Columbia River Highway. Here Comes the Sun ...
View ArticleBlue Lake will reopen Wednesday
Virus that infected dozens likely caused by fecal matter in the lake Swimming, boating and other water activities will resume Wednesday, July 23, at Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview, ending an...
View ArticleBend starts fast to down Gophers in semis
Gresham falls into a 'must-win' game Thursday against LaGrande State Little League tournamentSemifinals Team Score Bend North9Gresham4 PORTLAND The Gresham all-stars struggled to get their bats going...
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