City takes big steps to keep kids out of gangs
Late night basketball just one effort After a spate of gang-related shootings and homicides last year, Gresham city leaders have forged full-steam ahead to keep young people from joining criminal...
View ArticleGresham to allow backyard beehives
Council votes to amend city code For the first time, Gresham residents can legally keep beehives in their backyards. After hearing a staff report, the Gresham City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Oct....
View ArticleCity promotes bike/walk to school week
Around mid-morning on Wednesday, Oct. 8, about a dozen kids were seen hanging out in Main City Park before hopping on their bikes for a ride down Springwater Corridor Trail. But these youths weren't...
View ArticleGresham City Council candidates share their views
Only two seats are contested For the November election, only two Gresham City Council seats are contested races. Mayor Shane Bemis and Councilor Lori Stegmann, who holds position 6, are running...
View ArticleCoyotes spotted near downtown Gresham
They're not dogs, so don't pet one if you see it; state biologist recommends how to deal with them Gresham resident Linda Wood, who lives on Southeast Fifth Street, wants to alert other residents to...
View ArticleThieves steal tires off van that takes disabled vets kayaking
Gas siphoned off too Val Shaull is hopping mad that thieves stole all four tires from his Team River Runner van, a 1997 Chevrolet Astro that he uses to take disabled veterans like himself out kayaking...
View ArticlePublic asked to help solve Gresham homicide
The body of a woman found Saturday in her Gresham mobile home is being investigated as a homicide. The victim is identified as Deanna L. Strivahtis, 70, who lived at that location. The Gresham Police...
View ArticleShooting suspect caught walking in front of police station
Spotted by sharp-eyed officer A suspect in the Sept. 4 shooting of Devon Campbell-Williams, 25, of Gresham was arrested after a Gresham police officer spotted him walking in front of the Grehsam Police...
View ArticleFree weatherizing workshop coming to Gresham
Learn to insulate your attic Thanks to funding from the Energy Trust of Portland, a free workshop will be held in Gresham next month to teach people how to insulate their attics to get ready for...
View ArticleBackyard burn season now underway
Rules apply to Gresham, Fairview and Wood Village Backyard burning season began Oct. 8 for Gresham, Fairview and Wood Village, according to Gresham Interim Fire Chief Greg Matthews. Authorized burn...
View ArticlePolice seek public's help in finding woman's killer
70-year-old found dead Oct. 11 The body of a woman found Saturday in her Gresham mobile home is being investigated as a homicide. The victim is identified as Deanna L. Strivahtis, 70, who lived at that...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Gresham to stage Wizard of Oz The Wizard of Oz has been enchanting audiences for 75 years as one of the most popular and beloved stories of all time. The 1939 Hollywood musical extravaganza is now...
View ArticleEmerging Professionals take aim at future economic success
Chamber group supports young professionals via education and support Back in the day, up-and- coming professionals learned the ropes in industry from their fathers, mentors and organizations designed...
View ArticleKeeping people mobile for 20 years
Therapeutic Associates Gresham Physical Therapy celebrates anniversary For the past 20 years, therapists at Therapeutic Associates Gresham Physical Therapy have fostered their battle cry with...
View ArticleBusiness briefs
A new look for an old friend MBank is changing its public face with the roll-out of a newly updated website and logo. The unveiling is all part of a rebranding effort that will culminate with the grand...
View ArticleGresham woman trains to help families with breastfeeding
Lisa Lien hopes to reach Latino families, same-sex couples in her practice Two months ago, Gresham resident, mother and business woman Lisa Lien read a proclamation at the Multnomah County Board of...
View ArticleGresham man to play music at confab
Bill Jordens, 86, has been playing mandolin since since the Great Depression and is still going strong. The Gresham resident who taught science at Sandy High from 1968-88 will play with the Oregon...
View ArticleGresham exhibit contains series of 'Reflections'
Exhibit opens with artists' reception A couple of years ago, Gina M. Williams of Lake Oswego was visiting her husbands family in rural Wisconsin when a bit of magic happened. I got up before sunrise...
View ArticleOut 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 ArticleHouse races coming down home stretch
Democrats vie against Republican write-in candidates As Tuesday, Nov. 4, draws near, voters in The Outlooks coverage area must mull over the qualifications of candidates running for the Oregon House...
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