Rams rely on sprints to get past Centennial swimmers
The Centennial boys swim team made a rush late in the meet, but couldnt quite catch Central Catholic during an 89-81 loss Thursday afternoon. The Eagles took an early lead when Blake Suh picked up...
View ArticleScots run away with easy win
PORTLAND The David Douglas wrestling team flexed its muscles Wednesday night, showing why it is the class of the Mount Hood Conference with a 64-6 win over Gresham. The teams split the first four...
View ArticleSaints lose game in final seconds
Mt. Hoods Brock Otis thought he was the hero. With the Saints trailing by one, Otis stole the ball and it took it the length of the floor, finishing with a two-handed slam. The dunk put Mt. Hood in...
View ArticleBruins run away from David Douglas
Kody Kennedy erupts for a game-high 30 points, a dozen of them coming in the first quarter Tuesday The David Douglas boys basketball team wanted to run against Barlow, and the Bruins were just fine...
View Article'Fiscal cliff' delays Oregon's tax session
The Oregon Department of Revenue's tax processing session will get a later start than usual this year because of the late tax law changes made by Congress to resolve the fiscal cliff crisis. Oregon...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Theater presents Bye Bye Birdie Corbett Childrens Theater will present the comedic musical Bye Bye Birdie at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, and Friday, Jan. 25; at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; and...
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ODOT closes 138th Avenue for three days The Oregon Department of Transportation will close Northeast 138th Avenue at the railroad crossing north of Sandy Boulevard for three days beginning Sunday, Jan....
View ArticleThorns get Sinclair, Morgan -- but Seattle lands Rapinoe
Christine Sinclair and Alex Morgan head the list of seven players allocated to the inaugural Portland Thorns FC women's pro soccer team Friday. Portland resident and former UP star Megan Rapinoe wound...
View ArticleDon't throw out the chili just yet in Fairview
If this were a time of plenty, we would strongly advocate that the city of Fairview maintain its support of the Chili on the Green, a popular event for this East County community. But we understand the...
View ArticleCollege news
Hamilton College Kathleen A. Conners of Gresham has been named to the deans list at Hamilton College for the 2012 fall semester. A senior majoring in classical studies and theater, Conners is a...
View ArticleIn the military
Air Force Reserve PAOLA Lt. Col. Brett R. Paola has assumed command of the 302nd Fighter Squadron in the 477th Fighter Group in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Brett has served in the...
View ArticleEngagement
Lewis-Lapp Amanda Lewis and Nick Lapp are engaged to be married May 18, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Portland. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Donald and Nancy Lewis of Gresham. Amanda is a...
View ArticleMLK Day events set for East County
For the first time in its 28 year history, the Keep the Dream Alive celebration held every year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is coming to the east side. The tribute is from 11a.m.-6 p.m. Monday,...
View ArticleCorbett man involved in deadly hit-and-run expected to take plea deal
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Prosecutors have reached a plea deal with a Corbett man accused in a hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist in Southeast Portland last summer. Officials confirm that 42-year-old Brian...
View ArticleConstruction begins at View Point Inn
Owners hope to complete project by spring 2014 Despite the obstacles and fleeting hope, Geoff Thompson is finally taking the initial steps toward restoring the View Point Inn, a historic building in...
View ArticleFairview Council considers options to chili festival
Councilors talk about replacing chili with National Night Out While no decisions were made, Fairview councilors on Wednesday discussed the fate of the town's Chili on the Green Festival. The discussion...
View ArticleAn afternoon with Dave
Dave Dahl of Daves Killer Bread spoke to nearly 750 students and staff members at Clear Creek Middle School on Friday, Jan. 11, telling his life story and underscoring the importance of good...
View ArticleJan. 18 obituaries
Linda Gayle Johnson Dec. 30, 1950-Jan. 12, 2013 East County resident Linda Gayle Johnson died Saturday, Dec. 12. She was 62. A service will be held at a later date. Gresham Memorial Chapel is handling...
View ArticleHuskies hit a hot streak to down Waldorf
Rachel Edie leads Open Door with 23 points. TROUTDALE A hot start to the second half helped the Open Door girls basketball game put away Friday nights 60-49 win over Portland Waldorf. The Huskies...
View ArticleBlues hang on to survive scare from Reynolds
The Reynolds girls swim team put a scare into St. Marys before falling 92-78 in a Mount Hood Conference dual Thursday afternoon. The Raiders found themselves within four points midway through the...
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