Gresham firefighters contain major apartment blaze
Gresham Fire and Emergency Services deployed all resources it had available early Saturday morning to an apartment fire at 621 NE Kane Drive, directly across from Gresham Fire Station 72. The fire,...
View ArticleNominate an 'Amazing Kid' today
The Outlook is calling for community nominations of boys and girls ranging in age from that of an elementary school student to a high school senior to be considered for the honor of representing East...
View ArticleRaces for state lawmakers heat up in Clackamas County
House seat in OC, Gladstone; Senate district also covers Estacada, Canby and Molalla - How is Cover Oregon like the light-rail project being built between Portland and Oak Grove? Its a fair comparison...
View ArticleDamascus election slate changes at last minute
Affects mayor and council seats On the very last day to file to be on the ballot, Aug. 26, the slate changed for Damascus city elections. The day before, Dan Tomlinson, who currently holds position 5...
View ArticleGresham firefighters contain major apartment blaze
Three people displaced, receive aid from Red Cross Gresham Fire and Emergency Services deployed all its resources 29 firefighters and other support personnel early Saturday morning, Sept. 6, to an...
View ArticleCity hosts transportation safety fair
Sept. 27 event held after Teddy Bear Parade With 117 miles of bike lanes and close to 5 miles of trails, the city of Gresham is hosting its annual Transportation Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
View ArticleAspen Dental Gresham will provide free services to those in need
Last year, 100 million American didn't go to the dentist, and millions more live in communities where there is little or no access to dental care. The Aspen Dental office in Gresham will open its doors...
View ArticleBust out your barbecue skills for a cause
Saturday, Sept. 20, Rib Cook-off will benefit East County Meals on Wheels Does your secret ribs recipe have people raving? Flex your barbecue prowess from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the first Rib...
View ArticleRoll up your sleeves for city's day of service
Gresham calls for hundreds of volunteers to join Sept. 13 effort The city of Gresham is calling on citizens to participate in its first community-wide volunteer day this Saturday. During the Green...
View ArticleTradeswomen's group helps complete Nadaka Park
Final phase includes playground, community garden After many years, and with a lot of help from some friends, Nadaka Nature Park at Northeast Glisan Street and 175th Avenue is finally nearing...
View ArticleNews briefs
Gresham class of 2004 hosts reunion The Gresham High School Class of 2004 is holding its 10 year reunion tonight, Friday, Sept. 5 at Urban Studio, 935 N.W. Davis St. in Portlands Pearl District. The...
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,...
View ArticleOregonians can participate in Shakeout, read earthquake safety through comic
Be prepared The magnitude 6 quake that shook Napa, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, was a wake-up call for Oregon. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges Oregonians to prepare now, have an...
View ArticleEvents
Sept. 5-7 Sandy Oktoberfest Runs from 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 Check out the Cruisin Car Show on Saturday. The...
View ArticleOy vey: Damascus council flip-flops on comp plans
Reverses decision from night before Damascus City Councilor Dan Tomlinson hesitated for a few tell-tale seconds before voting to approve a motion that will place a citizens initiative comprehensive...
View ArticleEarthquakes: Get ready for the big one
Multnomah and Linn counties would be hardest hit Its no secret that the Pacific Northwest could at any time experience a catastrophic earthquake like the 9.0 that hit the Tohoku region of...
View ArticleGresham police search for suspect in afternoon shooting
After a man was shot in the Rockwood neighborhood, three Reynolds elementary schools went under lock-in More details have been released about the Rockwood shooting that placed three Reynolds School...
View ArticleLock-in lifted for Reynolds grade schools
A lock-in has been released for Alder, Davis and Hartley Elementary schools, said Gresham Police Officer Adam Baker. The lock-in was announced by Reynolds School District around 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept....
View ArticleFriends file suit to protect Gorge air quality
Troutdale Energy Center received permit from DEQ Friends of the Columbia Gorge has filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality over an air pollution permit the state agency...
View ArticleSign honors fallen officers in Fairview
Sheriff's deputies killed by a drunk driver in 1993 In honor of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty when a drunk driver sheared off the top of their patrol car in February 1993,...
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