Garden 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...
View ArticlePSU: 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 ArticleFamily faces eviction after son killed in crash
Chrystal Davis' two sons were struck stepping off a school bus A mother who chose between burying her child and paying the rent is now facing eviction. Chrystal Davis two sons, 8-year-old Jayden and...
View ArticleBring us your pies, cobblers and pastries ... please
A former co-worker here at The Outlook is a pie aficionado. She bakes a mean Mile High Apple Pie and probably could pad a retirement account if she ever sold her assortment of pie plates. To her,...
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...
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