A 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 march for justice
March inspired by Ferguson, Mo., and New York events draws more than 60 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...
View ArticleFairview City Council pushes back photo radar project
The Fairview City Council was scheduled to vote on the proposed photo radar in school zones the pet project of Police Chief Ken Johnson almost three years in the making. But during Wednesdays work...
View ArticleMayor bids Fairview adieu
After 12 years, Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby presided over his final City Council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 3. With a light agenda, the meeting was primarily dedicated to celebrating Weatherby and city...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Middle school to host toy exchange, craft night H.B. Lees student leaders are hosting their fourth annual Toy Exchange and Family Craft Night from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. The school is collecting...
View ArticleGresham girl crowned Miss Oregon Teen USA
Barlow's Kenna Sloy will go to nationals Barlow High senior Kenna Sloy entered her first pageant by accident in 2012. Her oldest sister, Alex, had signed up her middle sister, Sydne, unbeknownest to...
View ArticleReynolds district celebrates 'stORytime' literacy campaign
The statewide initiative aims to ensure students can read by third grade Studies show that a child's ability to read by third grade is one of the greatest predictors of lifelong success. Fueled by...
View ArticleShots fired, lead to early morning arrest
Dominique McDonald accused of domestic violence, disorderly conduct in Monday morning dispute Troutdale Police responded to shots fired at 4:36 a.m. Monday in the 1200 block of Southeast 23rd Street....
View ArticleFerguson solidarity rally set for Wednesday
Protestors upset over the lack of an indictment in Ferguson, Mo., are rallying at the Plaza Del Sol at Southeast 187th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street in Rockwood. The event is set for Wednesday from...
View ArticleIncreased patrols aim to limit drunk driving
The Gresham police have already made 17 arrests in the first week of a holiday enforcement program The Gresham Police Department announced Thanksgiving Day that it is ramping up high-visibility...
View ArticleNews briefs
Zimmerman Heritage Farm hosts holiday evening tours The Zimmerman Heritage Farm, 17111 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Gresham, is hosting its third annual evening tours from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 and 16. The...
View ArticlePolice 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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