Man arrested after stealing $1 from Gresham gas station
Apologizes later for scaring clerk A man is facing a robbery charge after allegedly stealing $1 from a gas station in Gresham on Monday, Sept. 8. According to court documents, Donovan Fogel, 31, went...
View ArticleTwo-alarm fire damages Friends of Children facility
A two-alarm fire damaged the future East County site of Friends of the Children, just one day before the nonprofit group was to host its family day at Pat Pfiefer Park to celebrate its growth and...
View ArticleAlgae bloom closes swimming at Blue Lake
Park officials are having the water tested Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview is closed to swimming until further notice due to an algae bloom in the water. The lake remains open to boaters, and the...
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 ArticleFairview approves contribution to Heslin House repairs
City will pay $25,000 for new staircase at the history museum The Fairview City Council approved a resolution Wednesday night that will financially support $25,000 worth of structural improvements at...
View ArticleCurtis Burnett says he'll listen to Fairview residents as mayor
Candidate with no council experience seeks election as Fairview mayor Its about time to have a voice, said Curtis Burnett when asked about his main reason for running for Fairview mayor. The...
View ArticleWalt Morey evacuated for gas smells Tuesday
Reynolds School District officials announced at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, that staff and students at Walt Morey Middle School had been evacuated from the building due to gas smells. Fire officials and...
View ArticleCandidates' forum at Boring grange hall Oct. 3
Candidates for Senate Districts 20 and 26 as well as candidates for House Districts 39, 51 and 52 will participate in a candidates' forum with a free spaghetti dinner Friday, Oct. 3 at the...
View ArticleGresham teen stabbed by man
A 17-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed by a 28-year-old man, police said Wednesday, according to KOIN TV News. Ronnell Ware turned himself into police late Tuesday after officers were...
View ArticleCorbett chases third school bond
After two failed bond proposals in the past year, Corbett board seeks $8.5 million for district improvements The Corbett School Board is at it again, going to voters a third time in the past year with...
View ArticleWild by nature
In the Wilderness, human use is not a priority and visiting warrants caution The Mt. Hood Wilderness is within driving distance for many local hikers. But just because it is accessible doesn't mean...
View ArticleEast wind fans region's wildfire flames
A familiar force from the east was making its presence quite apparent on Thursday as a strong wind swept through the Columbia River Gorge to stir trees and rattle windows in the Portland area. Portland...
View ArticleComing soon: Grant Butte Wetlands
City partners with Metro to protect 33 acres; Learn more at Sept. 14 event When you drive by 2826 N.W. Division St., all you readily see is an abandoned dairy farm with several outbuildings and small...
View ArticleGresham man says he was arrested for videtaping police
Gresham police: Arrest for interfering, not for camera A man who claims Gresham police arrested him for videotaping an early morning drug bust is incorrect, Lt. Claudio Grandjean said. The incident...
View ArticleCity of Damascus loses appeal to stop de-annexations
Mayor said he plans to appeal The city of Damascus has lost its bid to stop people from leaving the city. According to Jim Syring of Citizens for Secession from Damascus, Marion County Circuit Judge...
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