Engagement
Jordan-Wiese Candice Jordan of Boring and Kyle Wiese of Estacada are engaged to be married Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The couple became engaged last Thanksgiving at the home of the bride's parents. The...
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Job fest comes to MHCC Sept. 30 The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Career Planning and Counseling Center, in partnership with WorkSource Portland Metro East, is hosting the Fall Jobs Fest Northwest...
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Event will help kids with cancer go to camp Camp UKANDU invites the community to its first "Breakfast Around the Campfire" fundraiser from 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Oregon Zoo. All...
View ArticleReynolds listens to Dunton's charter proposal
Board weighs needs of district and children with Rockwood revitalization efforts The conversation about a proposed charter school in the Reynolds School District stretched more than four hours...
View ArticleTopSoccer scores big with young athletes
Local program provides skills development and more to kids with special needs One local group of top soccer players doesnt measure its success by the number of goals scored or its competitive...
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MBank welcomes new VP and manager to Gresham branch Gresham native Brenda Felix has joined MBank as vice president and manager of the Gresham branch. Felix is an industry veteran, with a background in...
View ArticleFumble return lands Raiders a comeback win
Reynolds puts up the final 21 points to beat Gresham 6A FOOTBALLMount Hood Conference Team Score Reynolds29Gresham23 TROUTDALE Reynolds put up the last three touchdowns of the night to overcome a...
View ArticleQuick start carries Rams to an easy win
Central Catholic finds the end zone three times in the first quarter 6A FOOTBALLMount Hood Conference Team Score Central Catholic48Centennial7 HILLSBORO Central Catholic backed up its No. 1 ranking...
View ArticleThieves steal iPhones from man, back into him with escape vehicle
The victim of a cellphone robbery in Southeast Portland's Centennial Neighborhood was struck by the suspects' vehicle as they were fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon. On Sept. 26 at 3:20 p.m., East...
View ArticleColumbia 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...
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