Portland cop arrested in Gresham for DUII
The Portland Police Bureau reported that one of its officers was arrested in Gresham. Sgt. James McMurray, 43, an 18-year-veteran of the Portland force, was off-duty when he crashed his car just after...
View ArticleTroutdale woman embraces foster children
Nurse launches The Boxes of Love Project to help kids at Randall Children's Hospital In June 2012, Lyndsee and Geoffrey Wunn began their journey as foster parents. Their paperwork was completed on a...
View ArticleMilitary news
NEWELL — Air Force Airman Corey T. Newell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program...
View ArticleWedding announcement
Gannon-Ronald Julia Gannon and Michael Ronald of Gresham were married Monday, June 23, on Palauea Beach in Maui, Hawaii. The Rev. Kolleen Wheeler officiated the Hawaiian lei exchange ceremony, with...
View ArticleCollege news
California Lutheran University Anthony Nguyen of Fairview recently earned an undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University. Nguyen graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise science.
View ArticleGresham shortens waiting time for developers
The city of Gresham just made it easier to do business here. By shortening the review time in half for developers and site selectors, according to a statement, the city claims to be the first in the...
View ArticleFiling deadline nears for Damascus mayor and council seats
The deadline to run for mayor or City Council in Damascus is less than three weeks away. The mayor and three council seats expire at the end of 2014, and candidates have until Aug. 26 to file to get on...
View ArticleDamascus resident accuses mayor of 'arrogance'
Mayor Spinnett boycotts special meeting Damascus Mayor Steve Spinnett has confirmed he deliberately missed a meeting to keep a competing petition-driven comprehensive development plan off the November...
View ArticlePublic divided on push to legalize pot
Oregonians will vote in November on Measure 91 On the cusp of what might become a new approach to Oregon drug policy, local opinion is split over the legalization of recreational marijuana. The...
View ArticleBBC features Boring on radio and TV
Boring is fun! The community has gotten a lot of press attention since pairing with Dull, Scotland. Here's a link to a BBC TV spot http://bit.ly/1kOK5Cp and a BBC radio spot http://bit.ly/1vm2jQ5. They...
View ArticleNews briefs
Benches to be installed at Fairview parks Fairview is partnering with Eagle Scout candidate Austin Arnold to collect donations for commemorative benches in city parks. Benches may be purchased to...
View Article'Tis the season to pull tansy
Residents urged to remove noxious weed in Corbett before it spreads Tansy ragwort is back in season in rural Corbett and Springdale, and area residents are asking people to pull the plant before it...
View ArticleTwo hikers found near Nesmith Point
Vancouver residents were uninjured Two hikers who were lost around Nesmith Point near Horsetail Falls were found safe around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning by Multnomah County Search and Rescue units....
View ArticleCrime spikes in July
Burglaries on the rise in Corbett July was the busiest month of the year for crime in and around Corbett and the west end of the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah County Sheriff Deputy Joe Graziano said...
View ArticleKids cast for fish at Bonneville Hatchery
Mt. Hood Kiwanis seeks volunteers for event Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp is looking for volunteers to help with a C.A.S.T. for Kids event at the Bonneville Hatchery on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
View ArticleBody found in Columbia River Gorge
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body discovered Sunday morning along the side of the Historic Columbia River Highway. The name of the deceased, described as an adult male, was...
View ArticleClifton takes volleyball Helm
Andrew Clifton looks to keep the Saints on top in his first season at Mt. Hood The Mt. Hood volleyball program rose to new heights under the tutelage of head coach Chelsie Speer. With Speer at the...
View ArticleFour die in crash near Dodge Park
Three people die before arrival of first responders, fourth passenger dies at hospital Four people, including the driver and three passengers, died in a fiery single-vehicle crash early this morning...
View ArticleFoster Farms celebrates 75th anniversary by feeding 750 families
Families pick up meals at SnowCap Foster Farms celebrated its 75th anniversary by providing full chicken dinners to 750 families at SnowCap Community Charities Aug. 8. That comes to about 3,000 family...
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