Lost hiker found safe, searcher in critical condition
A lost hiker near Multnomah Falls was found safe early Wednesday morning, but a member of the Multnomah County Search and Rescue team suffered a medical emergency, officials said. The rescue team...
View ArticleSinclair's hat trick leads streaking Thorns
There is a reason why Portland Thorns striker Christine Sinclair is known as one of the best offensive weapons in the world. After a somewhat lackluster season in which she had scored just four goals,...
View ArticleOn the brink of disaster, Timbers come through
On Tuesday, the owner had tweeted a guarantee of sorts. Merritt Paulson's message to his 17,000-plus Twitter followers: "Said before Sun we will make playoffs & stand by it. 50 pts target but 46+...
View ArticleDialysis clinic open house July 27
Fresenius Medical Care Mt. Hood Dialysis will host an open house at its new state-of-the-art dialysis clinic from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at 23335 Southeast Stark Street. Nurses and staff will be...
View ArticleGophers hold off LaGrande to reach state finals
Gresham gets a rematch with Bend North in the championship game at 5 p.m. Friday Little League state tournamentElimination-bracket finale Team Score Gresham4LaGrande3 PORTLAND The Gresham all-stars...
View ArticleSUN Program offers summer enrichment
Reynolds Middle students work on academics, expose themselves to new subjects Cooking, theater make-up and upcycled art. These are just a handful of the summer 2014 enrichment classes Reynolds Middle...
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Pleasant Valley Church hosts Vacation Bible School From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday July 28-Aug. 1, Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School at 17608...
View ArticleMilitary news
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jedidiah D. Acott recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,...
View ArticleEvents
Friday through Sunday, July 25-27 Portland Rose Societys Trinkets and Treasures Sale is taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Courtney Plaza in Milwaukie, 13819 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd. All...
View ArticleCollege news
Spokane Community College East County resident Eric Easterly was named to the spring 2014 honor roll at Spokane Community College. To receive honor roll status, students must earn a 3.0 grade point...
View ArticleSummer of Love: Winners and losers
Its hard to grade the winners and losers of the NBAs summer marketplace without knowing where Kevin Love lands. But deadlines are deadlines, so Ill try. First, lets discuss what might happen with...
View ArticleGresham Rotary raises $25,000 for charities
The fourth annual Gresham Rotary Golf Tournament at Persimmon Country Club raised $25,000 for local charities Monday, July 14. Funds raised will go to several nonprofits, including Birch Community...
View ArticleBoring honors Dull with annual party Aug. 9
Boring will again honor its state-recognized pairing with Dull, Scotland, with a community social at Boring Station Trailhead Park from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Steve Bates, president of the Boring...
View ArticleDrama over comprehensive plan continues
The city of Damascus is using stalling tactics to try to thwart a citizens group from placing another land use comprehensive plan on the November ballot, says Richard Johnson of Move Damascus Forward....
View ArticleLost hiker found safe, Gresham searcher suffered medical emergency
Search and rescuer from Gresham is in stable condition after Life Flight off trail A lost hiker near Multnomah Falls was found safe early Wednesday morning, but a member of the Multnomah County Search...
View ArticleDrama over comprehensive plan continues in Damascus
The city of Damascus is using stalling tactics to try to thwart a citizens group from placing another land use comprehensive plan on the November ballot, says Richard Johnson of Move Damascus Forward....
View ArticleRestored vehicle is more than just living history
Local man's replication a tribute to his grandfather A few weeks ago, Corbett resident Chad Olin took his father, Lanny, for a ride in a car he had just finished restoring. I asked Dad if it was the...
View ArticleVietnam veteran surprised by Purple Heart
- Boring resident receives second highest military honor 47 years later Its been said that good news travels fast. But 47 years doesnt seem very quick. Its an honor I never thought I would see,...
View ArticleEarly screening for colon cancer saves lives
Risk increases along with age When a medical practitioner spots an uptick in one particular disease or diagnosis, its a sure bet he or she will conduct some research. Dr. Harald Schoeppner, director...
View ArticleReynolds School District announces high school gym renovations
Cash and material donations are being accepted through the Reynolds Education Foundation Reynolds School District announced Friday plans for its renovations of the high schools gym complex. Plans were...
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