Columbia River Gorge theft and drug ring busted
Four people were taken into custody in connection with an apparent theft and drug ring in the Columbia River Gorge. Three were arrested by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office while breaking into...
View ArticleBoil water alert issued for Wood Village
The City of Wood Village issued a boil water notice Monday morning. Officials of the Multnomah County village about 12 miles from Portland said the water pressure dropped below 20 PSI, and residents...
View ArticleIncubator program helps farmers get off the ground
Headwaters Farm leases land and more Headwaters Farm, which leases land to experienced farmers trying to get a business started, may be one of a kind, says farm incubator manager Rowan Steele, and it's...
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Chamber committee to host monthly meet n greet The community is invited to join chamber members for Try Local Tuesday, from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 7 at Buddha Kat Winery, 17020 Ruben Lane in Sandy. Each...
View ArticleGetting down to business
New state small business liaison helps to streamline licensing processes In June 2013, an entrepreneur from Tangent submitted a business plan and license application with the state of Oregons Private...
View ArticleThere's no place like home
After weathering a hurricane, a Gresham family's vacation becomes a struggle for survival On Sunday, Sept. 7, Craig Brandt and his wife, Monica, left Portland for a nine-day getaway on Mexicos Baja...
View ArticleMoon, sun, galaxies put on fall show
Planetarium to address lunar, solar eclipses in October Fans of the Sky Theater shows at Mt. Hood Community College are in for a banner opening this season, courtesy of the moon and sun, notes Pat...
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Indian storytelling fest kicks off Oct. 8 Wisdom of the Elders is presenting the 2014 Northwest Indian Storytelling Festival Oct. 8-12, celebrating its ninth season of Pacific Northwest tribal...
View ArticleChurches unite for food drives
Church members in nine East County communities will gather food Oct. 11 in a neighbor-to-neighbor effort. The churches goal is to collect up to 15 tons (30,000 pounds) of food to help restock empty...
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Centennial FBLA plans Eagle Scream Fest Members of the Centennial Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have spent the past month actively developing and planning their latest community service...
View ArticleBirth announcement
Tinley Claire Fischer, the daughter of Cara and Troy Fischer of Government Camp, was born at 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Kaiser Sunnyside in Clackamas. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. Tinley...
View ArticleEvents
Wednesday, Oct. 1 The Prime Timers Dining Club is meeting at The M&M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. Singles age 50 and up are invited. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with social...
View ArticleOut and About
Art First Friday ArtWalk 5-9 p.m. Oct. 3. Troutdale merchants host artists and musicians, as well as offer wine tastings, along Historic Columbia River Highway. Live Music Open Mic Jam M&M...
View ArticleJohnny Cash, Count Basie, Raiders played at hotspot
D-Street Corral was party central for three decades Joanna Ceciliani remembers a night in 1960 when country music star Johnny Cash played the Division Street Corral, or D-Street Corral, as it was...
View ArticleWood Village lifts boil water notice
The City of Wood Village lifted a boil water notice this morning after test results revealed no contamination in the water. Officials have asked customers in the affected area to flush the water taps...
View ArticleGresham gives environmental award to children's nonprofit
Mayor Bemis to present check Wednesday, Oct. 1 Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis is giving a $15,000 environmental innovation award to Friends of the Children, the Portland nonprofit that plans to open an...
View ArticleBarlow senior wins $10,000 Nordstrom scholarship
Ana Parvankin gets surprised during leadership class with the prestigious award This year, Nordstrom received more than 10,000 applications from high school juniors for its scholarship program. Of...
View ArticleCorbett woman's memoir becomes a best seller
Marnie Freeman's 'To The One' tells her story of coming out in the Mormon Church as a young woman Friends, neighbors and loved ones gathered Saturday to celebrate the release of Corbett resident Marnie...
View ArticleCollege news
Azusa Pacific University Julie Brink of Fairview recently made the academic dean's list at Azusa Pacific University. Brink is honored for a spring semester 2014 academic standing of a 3.5 or better...
View ArticleMilitary news
LOLLAR Air Force Airman Charles A. Lollar recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week...
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