School briefs
Reynolds seeks new school board member Following the resignation of Heather Chao from the Reynolds School Board, the district is seeking applicants for Position 1. Board members will appoint a...
View ArticleStudents expand horizons to Ebetsu, Japan
- Through a Gresham Sister City exchange, four East County students visited Japan this summer Gresham High senior Spencer Livermore had his sights set on Harvard or Massachusetts Institute of...
View ArticleGresham man found in Lane County
A handicapped man missing from a Gresham adult care facility has been found in Lane County. Scott Allen, 51, was at Chestnut Lane, located 1200 block of N.E. 6th street in Gresham. Staff believes he...
View Article$2 million suit filed against Troutdale, chief
Troutdale's Andy Gainer said he was wrongfully arrested A Troutdale resident is suing the city of Troutdale, Police Chief Scott Anderson and at least three Troutdale police officers, alleging he was...
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Gresham mayor to run unopposed Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis will run unopposed in the Nov. 4 election as will Councilor Lori Stegmann. The deadline for filing was Aug. 21. Councilor Kirk French will face...
View ArticleSpinnett won't seek re-election in Damascus
Four people running for mayor in November Damascus Mayor Steve Spinnett has announced he will not seek a third term. Instead, he plans to devote more time to his familys several auto repair...
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Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, My Fathers House, 5003 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. Board of Directors, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, Mt. Hood Community...
View ArticleSavings you can take to the bank
- Local resale shop strives to serve customers and support community A few months ago, you might have seen a giant pig standing the corner of North Main Avenue and Division Street, waving to passing...
View Article'We're going big - to heck with the bucket'
Group takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to a new level Remember that group of people who performed random acts of kindness in local grocery stores during the holidays last year? Well, they were at it...
View ArticleProgram connects girls with SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
- Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest launches its inaugural five-year Eureka! Program, focusing on STEM, higher education This summer, 17 Portland area girls have designed smart phone apps, learned...
View ArticleInjury knocks Corbett's deputy off-duty
Sheriff's Deputy Joe Graziano hopes to return to work around December Multnomah County Sheriff Deputy Joe Rocky Graziano released a public announcement saying he will be off duty for several weeks...
View ArticleCity of Fairview addresses problems at Woods Park
Council allocates $74,000 for maintenance, safety efforts at Fairview Woods Wetlands Park The city of Fairview will spend $74,000 to address residents complaints of crime, vandalism and lack of...
View ArticleConstruction contractor shifts gears to an off-road business
Entrepreneur takes business from part-time to full-time Every entrepreneur yearns to be sole proprietor of a business of their own design. That dream came to fruition in March when Troutdale resident...
View ArticleBack to school bash offers 800 students backpacks
Through 'I Have a Dream' Oregon, Reynolds students receive packs filled with school supplies A line of families wrapped around Alder Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, as students in the Reynolds...
View ArticleFundraiser to help restore 100-year-old estate
Aging historic buildings need insulation, windows and light bulbs Faced with the stewardship of an aging historic estate and stifled church funding, the Friends of Menucha Foundation is hosting a fall...
View ArticleBest record, second place for Legion team
The Portland Eastside Barbers came into the American Legion AAA state baseball tournament with the best record in the state. Unfortunately for them, they came up against the team playing the best...
View ArticleSaved by the bench
J.C. Smith was going about a typical day of work as a 30-year-old Nissan car salesman in 2006 when an imposing figure strolled into the lot. The muscular gentleman of daunting stature found a car to...
View ArticleAMR's Clackamas County team wins national competition
Clackamas County paramedic Ken Schey and EMT Jason Mitro took top honors this month at AMR's Fifth Annual National Clinical Cup Competition. On Aug. 17 in Denver, teams from across the U.S. competed in...
View ArticleThe Return of Uncle Sean
Sean Lewis takes on distance running and a career in graphic design Sean Lewis is in the record books for running short distances. Zipping down a straightaway while jumping over waist-high hurdles. No...
View ArticleRepairs arrive at couple's doorstep
Korean War veteran and his wife get help from volunteers Sandy and Jack Lowe were coming home on one of those hot summer nights when they decided to stop at the Skyline Pub in Troutdale for a nice cold...
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