Gresham wastewater plant recognized with national award
The city and Energy Trust of Oregon efforts will result in the plant being net-zero by 2015 A national nonprofit awarded Energy Trust of Oregon with a 2014 State Leadership in Clean Energy Award for...
View ArticleMichener finds his groove
The Barlow High graduate lands a spot on the US national bobsled team Sam Michener took another step toward his Olympic dream last week by landing a spot on one of Team USAs elite sleds for the...
View ArticleGresham upgrades to Silver Status as a bicycle friendly community
The League of American Bicyclists has raised Gresham's status as a Bicycle Friendly Community to a silver level designation. In 2009, the city received its first bronze level designation from the...
View ArticleFill a bag to fill food boxes this holiday season
Fifth annual food drive kicks off to benefit SnowCap Community Charities For most of us, an empty cupboard means its time to hit the grocery store. But for the more than 8,000 people who receive food...
View ArticleSoftball players strike gold
John Keller plays at shortstop, while Jerry Ross connects on the gold-medal winning hit Bases loaded, extra innings, down to their last out and, oh yeah, a gold medal on the line. That is the situation...
View ArticleNeighbors complain over packed Gresham church house
Two citizens came to Gresham City Council Tuesday, Nov. 18, to complain about what they see as an inadequate response to complaints about a new church site in their neighborhood. The neighbors say...
View ArticleJudge upholds Damascus de-annexations, but fight probably isn't over yet
The city plans to appeal the decision A group of property owners are calling victory in their fight to de-annex from the city of Damascus. A Marion County Circuit Court Judge confirmed her opinion...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Winter registration week kicks off Dec. 1 Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is hosting its second Registration Week event from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, through Thursday, Dec. 4, and 9 a.m....
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Tis the season to shop The Family Worship Center will host a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the center, 5001 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. Browse a large variety of...
View ArticleCentennial School District seeks input on facility needs
Superintendent to host community forum Dec. 2 Sam Breyer, superintendent of the Centennial School District, will host a community forum on facility needs in the district from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec....
View ArticleIntergenerational mentoring program seeks volunteers
Mentors help students with literacy and math AARP Experience Corps and the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) program are partnering in the Centennial School District to provide an after-school...
View ArticleWeekend closure for Marine Drive under I-84
Marine Drive will be closed under Interstate 84 at exit 17 in Troutdale from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, until 5 a.m. Monday Nov. 24. The closure, part of the renovation of the exit 17 interchange, is...
View ArticleGarden marks five years of healing at Gresham hospital
Healing Garden offers a place for restoration On Nov. 19, 2009, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center opened an outdoor green space that has become an oasis for community members, patients, staff members...
View ArticlePaintings ring in the holiday spirit
Esperanza and Peter van Arkens help downtown Gresham businesses prepare for holidays On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, Esperanza van Arkens and her husband, Peter, braved the elements to paint a...
View ArticleFlurry at the finish sends Saints to a win
Mt. Hood CC outscores Highline 20-4 over the final five minutes to win its season opener NWAC WOMEN'S BASKETBALLNonleague game Team Score Mt. Hood CC84Highline CC73 The Mt. Hood CC womens basketball...
View ArticleClackamas County lightens up on marijuana charges
In anticipation of Measure 91, many charges will be dismissed Good news for anyone facing a criminal marijuana charge in Clackamas County: Your case may be dismissed, or the charges may be reduced....
View ArticleChamber director leaves suddenly
Alison Hart was a respected leader The Gresham Chamber of Commerce was scrambling last week when CEO Alison Hart gave her resignation Monday, Nov. 17, effective two days later. President Matt Miller...
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Chamber Calendar Speed Networking AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Gresham Elks Lodge, 3330 N.E. Division St. Government Affairs Council, noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Riverview Community Bank,...
View ArticlePortland Lutheran to host winter sports kickoff event
Portland Lutheran School will host its Blue and White Night 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Christian Center at Portland Lutheran, 740 S.E. 182nd Ave., Portland. Join the Blue Jays for the annual...
View ArticleGresham High principal takes to the rooftop
After collecting 750 cans of food for SnowCap, Gresham High students challenge their principal to a dare We hear about students getting sent to the principals office, but Friday, Gresham High School...
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