Out and About
Art First Friday ArtWalk 5-9 p.m. Nov. 7. Troutdale merchants host artists and musicians, as well as offer wine tastings, along Historic Columbia River Highway. Info:...
View ArticleSmall businesses have a new advocate
New business center director brings knowledge, savvy When seeking guidance to start a new business or grow an existing one, youve hit the mother lode if you align yourself with someone whos already...
View ArticleBusiness briefs
Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Weston Buick GMC, 22555 S.E. Stark St., Gresham. Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, hosted by...
View ArticleRaiders ride defense to a sweep over Douglas
Reynolds boys carry a shutout deep into the third period 6A WATER POLOMount Hood Conference Team Score Reynolds10David Douglas5 The Reynolds boys water polo team remained perfect in the Mount Hood...
View ArticleMan drowns in Marine Drive crash
A body has been pulled from the Columbia River after a car was seen crashing into it Wednesday morning, according to the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office. The body was located and recovered...
View ArticleNew map shows geologic interplay of Columbia River
Poster available for download online A new poster map created by Oregon and Washington geologists reveals an in-depth look at the geologic interplay of earth systems along the Columbia River. Vicki S....
View ArticleMan with a gun robbed by man with a gun
According to the Gresham Police Department, a man who bought a handgun earlier in the day and was openly carrying it was robbed of the gun by another man who had a gun of his own. The incident occurred...
View ArticleTax bills, reality often don't mix
Its property tax season, and you know what that means. No? Well, youre not the only one. Oregons property tax system increases in complexity every year, due in large part to initiatives passed in...
View Article'Tis (almost) the bazaar season
Harvest bazaars whet appetites for holiday shopping Get a jump on your holiday shopping with these early autumn craft sales. Look for a full listing of all Harvest Bazaars in the Friday, Oct. 24,...
View ArticleLegacy Mount Hood breaks ground on new building
Outpatient services center scheduled to open early 2016 Site work has started for a new medical office building and outpatient services center on the campus of Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center in...
View ArticleCreating a thriving workforce, economy and community
Chamber's economic summit provides insight into partnerships for future workers The good news is that the employment rate in East Multnomah County is rebounding after years of decline. The bad news is...
View ArticleLast chance for county's Republican candidates?
Professor Jim Moore sees demographic trends affecting area - Who the heck are state Sen. Alan Olsen (R-Canby/Oregon City/Gladstone), state Rep. Brent Barton (D-OC/Gladstone), and state Rep. Shemia...
View ArticleDamascus school gets food straight from the farm
Most meals made from scratch With a brand new commercial kitchen, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School in Damascus is building on a fresh food program started last year. The school, which moved...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Anderson Martial Arts to offer free bully prevention classes As part of Bully Awareness Month, Anderson Martial Arts is offering free bully awareness and prevention classes Saturday, Oct. 18, at 301...
View ArticleMilitary news
VERHEYDEN Army Pvt. Jeremy S. Verheyden has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history,...
View ArticleNews briefs
The first 10 days of the fall burn season is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 8, for Gresham, Fairview and Wood Village. Backyard burning will be allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays until a total of...
View ArticleCigarette causes yet another apartment fire fire
Firefighters also battled house fire For the third time in the past two months, an apartment fire has been blamed on a discarded cigarette. A fire at the Rockwood Park Apartments in the 17000 block of...
View ArticleMakers celebrate National Manufacturing Day
East County students gather to learn about skills, careers As Gresham High seniors Bryce Bakke and Jonathan Flores flipped and controlled a flight simulator, Centennial senior Jessie Johnson buckled up...
View ArticleSandy River Delta night closure begins Oct. 10
Gate will close dusk to dawn to reduce parking lot crime As of Friday, Oct. 10, the U.S. Forest Service will begin closing access to the Sandy River Delta parking lot during the night as an effort to...
View Article'Mt. Hood Pops kicks off 32nd season with 'Festivities'
Oct. 12 concert will feature Beethoven, Berlioz, Sousa The Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra opens its 32nd season with a concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S.E. Stark St....
View Article