Financial problems force local PAL centers to close
the Greater Portland Police Activities League Program said Tuesday that without additional funding it will be forced to close its centers in Portland and Gresham on Friday, Feb. 15. Beavertons PAL...
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Portland actress to play lead role in 'Bountiful'
As our hair turns gray, so does our understanding of what motivated us to do what weve done. Past decisions, once seen in black and white terms, are now understood as made with a sense of ambivalence...
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Sweet Cakes backs Oregon law Sweet Cakes by Melissa serves gays and lesbians and has for years, and will if the state allows them to serve them for years to come. The business does not, however,...
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Valentines for a lifetime
The Beans of Damascus have been married for almost 64 years and still love every minute of being together Weve all seen them those adorable couples whose wrinkles are as deep as their love. Whove...
View ArticleTips needed to identify skating rink attackers
Gresham police area asking for the public's help identifying those involved in a fight at a local roller skating rink. The fight broke out at about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19, at Gresham Skate World in the 1200...
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'Weed candy' becoming more popular in schools
Police discover first instances of drug at Centennial High School and Centennial Learning Center Its cheap, easily concealable and students are using it get high even during class. Police also fear...
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Portland Lutheran boys hold off Wildcats to advance
Offensive rebounds in the final minute help the Blue Jays to a 48-41 win over SW Christian PORTLAND The first team that hit a hot streak was going to win Thursdays opening-round Valley 10 boys...
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Saints let a close one slip away against Clackamas
The Cougars tighten up the playoff chase with three games left in the regular season. OREGON CITY The Mt. Hood Community College mens basketball team went cold down the stretch and suffered an 80-72...
View ArticlePolice say officer acted lawfully during seizure
Woman accuses Gresham officer of violating her rights A Gresham transit officer who confiscated a womans phone after she recorded them making an arrest on Tuesday, Feb. 12, was within his legal...
View ArticleBakery says state constitution protects actions
Sweet Cakes by Melissa responds to investigation The owners of a Gresham bakery, who are accused of violating Oregons anti-discrimination law, said its their constitutional right to refuse service...
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Driver in Old Town death out of jail
Brent Warstler, accused of killing Gresham woman, posts bond A man accused of killing a Gresham woman while driving drunk last month has been released from jail after posting a reduced bond Wednesday,...
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Kansas fugitive arrested in drug raid near Boring
Police arrested one of the country's most wanted men during a raid of a home outside Boring on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Kevin Davis, 37, of Tennessee, fled Sedwick County, Kansas where he's wanted for...
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Christian artist performs Feb. 17 Violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge will play a free Christian concert at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Heritage Baptist Church, 5527 S.E. Jenne Road, Portland. The artist, who...
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Recent Reynolds grad killed by train Police have identified the man who was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train as an 18-year-old Fairview man. The Multnomah County Medical Examiners Office...
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Open house for Portland Lutheran Portland Lutheran School will host an open house from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 740 S.E. 182nd Ave. Learn about the mission and practices of the school, take a...
View ArticleReynolds Middle School honor roll
The following students have been named to the first quarter honor roll at Reynolds Middle School: 4.0 Mardan Aqaei, Josh Blegen, Colin Brummer, Ben Burcham-Howard, Peter Camacho, Alicia Estes, Pancho...
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Lifes on stage in Boring
Taboo topics come to the fore in this 80s play that won a Pulitzer Prize In "Night, Mother," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play coming this week to the Nutz-n-Boltz Theater stage in Boring, playwright...
View ArticleJazz band benefit at Dexter McCarty
Each year, Metro Family Services SUN afterschool program helps more than 100 children and families. The program also supports the Dexter McCarty SUN Jazz Band. This year, though, the nonprofit service...
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Feb. 15 obituaries
Eileen Jeannette Troxel Aug. 21, 1938-Feb. 4, 2013 A The Dalles resident, Eileen Jeannette Troxel, a longtime East County resident, died Monday, Feb. 4. She was 74. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m....
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Children spread love to seniors
For the third year, Sweetbriar Elementary School students spread Valentines Day cheer to seniors at Cherry Park Plaza, delivering handmade cards and a signed banner Thursday. You know what you can...
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