PSU: Gresham population growth outpaced by Portland, Hillsboro
The city has seen almost-zero percent growth since 2010, according to researchers If trends shown in a recent Portland State University study hold true, Hillsboro could rival Gresham for the title of...
View ArticleRockwood designation could transform the area
City, county pledge to cooperate in the underserved area as they angle for federal grants The city of Gresham and Multnomah County say they are ushering in a new era of cooperation with a joint federal...
View ArticleConcert to benefit SnowCap Community Charities
Solid Brass Ensemble plays classical, holiday tunes Dec. 7 The Solid Brass Ensemble, a musical group based in Clackamas, will perform a benefit concert for SnowCap Community Charities at 4 p.m. Sunday,...
View ArticleWinterhawks hitting stride
Portland has shaken off a slow start to the season and is returning to winning form For fans of the Portland Winterhawks, following a winning product has been a way of life. The four-time defending...
View ArticleLined up, ready to go
Shopper line up days in advance at local stores. Dee Dee Hernandez of Troutdale receives a helping hand from her son, Kent Barrera, as she emerges from a tent outside the Best Buy electronics store...
View ArticleHart's sudden departure leaves Chamber scrambling
Former president Bob McDonald will step in as director until a new one is found Bob McDonald was just fine being in retirement. But when Gresham Chamber of Commerce CEO Alison Hart resigned suddenly...
View ArticleGresham's Schmidt named Building Official of the Year
Municipal building officials those who make sure buildings are safe and legal can sometimes be seen as a block to development, but one official in the city of Gresham has received statewide...
View ArticleBarn blaze leaves one horse dead
22 horses were rescued from the boarding facility A barn fire near Sam Barlow High School has left one horse dead before Gresham Fire Department crews could extinguish the blaze. Twenty-two horses were...
View ArticleGresham 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...
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