Back 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 ArticleYoshida buying Troutdale property to move ahead with hotel complex
Sandy River site would house luxury hotel, restaurant, spa and recreation area A plan by Troutdales Junki Yoshida to purchase and develop property adjacent to the Sandy River has moved one giant step...
View ArticleTriMet bus hits pedestrian at Clackamas Town Center
A 29-year-old Gresham man was struck by a TriMet bus at the Clackamas Town Center Transit Center early Saturday morning after witnesses said he made a sudden turn on his skateboard and crossed in front...
View ArticleGresham men, Washington woman face federal child porn, abuse charges
Father, son and girlfriend accused A 35-year-old Gresham man, his girlfriend and father have each been charged with federal offenses related to child pornography. Authorities arrested James Lee...
View ArticleEngagement
Stanley-Jenson Hillary Stanley and Andrew Jenson of Portland are engaged to be married Saturday, May 2, 2015. The bride and groom-to-be graduated from the University of Oregon. A registered nurse,...
View ArticleCity finance director wins Mt. Hood Challenge race
Bernard Seeger sets course record Although he usually doesnt compete in races, Bernard Seeger has been running since he was 6 years old. But he made an exception when he entered and won the...
View ArticleWedding
Annes-Seidel Hilary Annes and Joshua Seidel of Sandy were married Saturday, Aug. 2, at The Seidel House in Sandy. Joshs grandfather, the Rev. Melvin J. Jensen, officiated the ceremony. Michael Annes,...
View ArticleSchool 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...
View ArticleNews briefs
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...
View ArticleBusiness briefs
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...
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