Monument for "Angel of the Gorge" to be rededicated
A ceremony to rededicate a memorial to a woman who spearheaded efforts to preserve the Columbia River Gorge is taking place at Portland Womens Forum in Corbett a scenic viewpoint from which Crown...
View ArticleState settles murder-by-abuse case for $500,000
The state of Oregon has agreed to pay $500,000 to the estate of a 5-year-old Gresham girl who was tortured and abused to death by her father in what local police called the worst case of child abuse...
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Former police chief off and running in retirement
- Carla Piluso fills calendar with athletic events, voice lessons, school board meetings and charity-based community involvement - Retirement has been kind to Carla Piluso. After spending her entire...
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Help Free the Girls Soroptimist International of Gresham is launching a new service project to help women who have experienced human trafficking. From May 1 through June 15, Soroptimists will collect...
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Bruins win ninth straight, left alone in first place
Final test looms at home next week against Central Catholic Barlow pitcher Abbie Bergerson took matters into her own hands with first place in the Mount Hood Conference softball standings on the line...
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Gresham-Barlow reviews budget The Gresham-Barlow School Districts Budget Committee will review the proposed 2013-14 budget and hear public comment Monday, May 6. A second budget committee meeting may...
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From onesies to walkers — it's All About Kids
Local childrens consignment store marks milestone anniversary Its been said that mixing business and family is never a good idea. But apparently, Gresham residents and sisters Cari Floyd and Lori...
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April 30 obituaries
George W. Rohweder June 22, 1931-April 19, 2013 Sandy resident George W. Rohweder died Friday, April 19. He was 81. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Oral Hull Foundation...
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Nonprofit helps create opportunity, promotes college education
Her parents hadnt attended college, and after watching her sister struggle with the application process, Ehlers sought help in navigating the higher education system. A three-sport athlete who...
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Rattie's 'top goal' helps Hawks reach WHL finals again
The angst in the Rose Garden was steadily rising. The Winterhawks were clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period, but Kamloops was threatening to even it up. Then Portland right wing Ty Rattie...
View ArticleFirearms ordinance may be off-target
It seems that Multnomah County may have missed the mark with its recently approved firearms ordinance. Attorney Bruce McCain on Monday, April 29, filed a tort claim notice with Multnomah County...
View ArticleCCSO: Mall shooter bought ammo, smoked pot before shooting spree
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office announced the names of two friends of the suspect on Wednesday as part of its completion of an investigation into the Dec. 11 shootings at the Clackamas Town...
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Oh momma! Life doesnt get any busier, or better
House representative takes lessons from her father; is a fierce advocate for East County When she was in fourth grade, Shemia Fagans big brothers hoisted her on their shoulders, raised the trophy she...
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County will consider AMR ambulance contract
American Medical Response executives expressed relief after Clackamas County commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to look at their bid for continuing local ambulance services. County Chairman John Ludlow...
View ArticleFind out how to harvest rainwater
Two local tours of rainwater harvesting setups are scheduled for Saturday, May 11. The first is at 10 a.m. at the home of Damascus City Councilor Andrew Jackman, 22375 S.E. Ridgeview Drive, and...
View ArticleTrade guns for gift cards
A no-questions-asked gun turn-in is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Lynwood Friends Church, 835 S.E. 162nd Ave. "We are hoping to get illegal and unwanted guns out of the Rosewood...
View ArticleGresham offers rides, helmets as part of Bike Month festivities
May is Bike Month in Gresham, and the city is celebrating by offering opportunities to ride, volunteer and have fun throughout the month, said Laura Shepard, city spokeswoman. Residents are invited to...
View ArticleChild rapist gets long prison sentence
A Troutdale man is serving a 25-year prison sentence slightly more than one year for every sex crime a judge found him guilty of for repeatedly raping a female relative starting when she was 8...
View ArticleWinterhawks fail to crack Brossoit, Oil Kings
Edmonton appears to be a tough team to crack. The Oil Kings fended off Portland's early charge, settled down and took control Friday night thanks in part to some Winterhawks mistakes as they won...
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No goals, one point: Timbers, Revolution go 0-0
In between the chants of the Timbers Army, the crowd reaction at Jeld-Wen Field went something like this: a collective and audible breath in, then a sigh filled with unimaginable disappointment. That...
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