Gresham 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 ArticleLabor Day warning: Don't shoot near campgrounds
Next years Roaring River Canoe Slalom, which has been taking place for the place for the past eight years along the Clackamas River, is in danger of being cancelled after a mysterious drive-by...
View ArticleReynolds gym renovations offer fresh start
Nearly three months after tragedy struck RHS, students return to a freshly upgraded space Reynolds High School students never had a last day of school. Following the devastating June 10 shooting,...
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Virtual school marks 10-year mark This school year marks the 10th anniversary for Oregon Connections Academy, a virtual school for students across the state. Im very proud of the commitment weve...
View ArticleDamascus couple offers tiny house tour
- Ron and Linda Douglas call their home a 'new option for living' Ron and Linda Douglas are inviting East County residents to dream tiny. The couple will offer a tour of their tiny home from 11 a.m....
View ArticleWedding announcement
Mitchell-Fuller Gresham residents Natalie Mitchell and Kevin Fuller were married Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Troutdale House. The Rev. Shanta Frisbee officiated the double-ring ceremony. The daughter of...
View ArticleMilitary news
AIR FORCE ACCUARDI Air Force Airman Brian R. Accuardi recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,...
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Take the Ice Bucket Challenge Sept. 6 East County momentum for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continues, as 7-Eleven, 1016 N.E. Kane St. in Gresham, is planning an event for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6....
View ArticleDamascus must decide if citizen's plan can go on November ballot
County, state throw decision back to city The city of Damascus, according to city attorney Peter Watts, does not believe it should decide whether a petition-driven comprehensive plan can go on the...
View ArticleNonprofit's community garden feeds families
Two families provide land It's fairly well-known that Birch Community Services provides many programs to struggling families. The nonprofit's 22,500-square-foot warehouse holds tons of groceries and...
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