Police find missing man
Abdi Ali Hirsi, 29, was said to be a danger to himself and others Update: Police reported at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 2 that Abdi Ali Hirsi has been found safe. Gresham resident Hirsi, 29, was reported...
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Wilson-Rude Kellie Wilson, 6, would like to announce that on Saturday, Nov. 8, her father Christopher Wilson and Jana Rude got engaged. Jana Rude, 23, an Aloha native, attended Century High School,...
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Foundation to hold book fair Saturday The Reynolds Education Foundation is holding a book fair at Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The store is at 1200 S.E. 82nd...
View ArticleEvents scheduled to showcase murals, offer food demonstrations
The Rockwood Healthy Retail Initiative is offering a mural showcase and unveiling and food demonstrations from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Sundries Market, 17245 E. Burnside St. in Portland,...
View ArticleScouts to host community service project Saturday
Troutdale Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will patrol local neighborhoods beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, collecting nonperishable foods to stock Troutdale and Gresham area food banks. Neighbors may...
View ArticleGresham cancer patient found
Corey Berger was "very depressed," say family Cancer patient Corey Berger, 36, was reported missing from his home in the 1900 block of Southwest 2nd Drive by his family Monday morning. He returned home...
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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. Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, annual SnowCap Community...
View ArticleOxbow Rim: more than just trees
- Ornaments, food, games, rival Santa's workshop Nestled in the trees on a dead end road in rural Boring is a place where dare we say it? the chore of Christmas tree selection is actually fun....
View ArticleO Christmas tree . . .
Local tree farms open for the holiday season Planning to forage the forest for the perfect Christmas tree but not sure where to go? Check out these tree farms for a wide choice in U-cut or we-cut...
View ArticleTroutdale highway closing for tree lighting event
A short section of the East Historic Columbia River Highway in downtown Troutdale will close to traffic from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, for the annual Troutdale Tree Lighting Ceremony. The road...
View ArticleA chorus of choruses to sing in the Christmas season in East County
Holiday concerts take place through December If youre a fan of choral music, the coming month may be the most wonderful time of the year. Ten community and school choirs will perform at various sites...
View ArticleRegion's mayors question Metro's density plan
Ad-hoc organization pushes back on housing shift An informal organization representing the region's mayors is questioning whether a proposal to increase density will work or whether it will push many...
View ArticleOC police says more abuse victims possible
The Oregon City Police Department announced Wednesday it is looking for possible additional victims in an Oregon City sex-abuse case. On Nov. 12, OCPD began an investigation of 61-year-old Jon Patrick...
View ArticleProtesters overrun streets in Gresham but police keep their distance
A march inspired by Ferguson, Mo., events draws more than 60 people About 65 people rallied in Gresham Wednesday night to express their frustration with police and the justice system and to demand...
View ArticleCorbett school district on two hour delay
The Corbett School District is on a two hour delay today, Dec. 4, due to freezing rain.
View ArticleGresham council approves marijuana taxes
It's uncertain if the city's taxes will be allowed under the new state law The Gresham City Council voted in a 4-2 decision Tuesday evening to impose taxes on marijuana sold within city limits. The tax...
View ArticleChamber recognizes excellence in business
Johnston's work with youths earns her Honoree of the Year Award In the spirit of the season of giving, the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center took time Thursday, Dec. 4, to...
View ArticleA Christmas gift to 'heal the heart' of seriously ill veterans
Sale of silver stars to benefit hospice services for military personnel There's a Christmas tree in the lobby of the US Bank on East Powell Boulevard, which isnt big news considering the time of year....
View ArticleCities will lobby for Measure 91 amendments
Fairview, along with Gresham, Troutdale and about 70 other Oregon cities, passed a tax on marijuana sales before the November election. These were preventive ordinances in case Measure 91 passed,...
View ArticleStapleton estate donates $300,000 to MHCC
Roger Whaley said Dean and Alta Stapleton werent extraordinary people. They just wanted to help the community they loved. Alta Stapleton died in July, following her husband, who died in 2006. Their...
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