Suspicious package contained documents
A suspicious package found Wednesday at a Social Security Administration Office in Gresham turned out to contain documents and no hazardous devices or substances, police said. Staff discovered the...
View ArticleSoccer is in his blood
Bernie Fagan has been around Portland soccer long enough to remember the North American Soccer League, Mick Poole, Civic Stadium, the New York Cosmos, Timber Jim, Franz Beckenbauer, Clyde Best, the...
View ArticleThorns pick up critical win
The Portland Thorns rose to the challenge Wednesday night. Portland had Sky Blue FC on its heels for much of the match and won 3-1 before an announced crowd of 13,769 at Jeld-Wen Field. An own goal in...
View ArticleLocal woman to compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off
She made it! Gresham resident Carolyn Westerback will cook her Chipotle Meatball Appetizer in the final round of the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest from Nov. 10-12 in Las Vegas. We are so excited,...
View ArticleLibrary expands e-books
Multnomah County Library is offering patrons two new ways to download and read e-books. Patrons can use either 3M Cloud Library or OverDrive to enjoy approximately 80,000 e-books. Both methods make it...
View ArticleHow to keep pets cool
During the recent heat wave, Multnomah County Animal Services officers have responded to seven calls of dogs left in vehicles in the heat, said Hank Stern, Multnomah County spokesman. Here are some...
View ArticleNews briefs
Star party set for Rooster Rock park The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is getting ready for its largest star party of the year on Monday, Aug. 12, for the Perseid Meteor Shower Watch. Hundreds...
View ArticleBirthday
Alice Clements celebrating her 100th birthday Gresham resident Alice Clements is celebrating her 100th birthday. She says her strong faith, loving family, healthy eating and a good sense of humor have...
View ArticleCollege news
George Fox University Amy Abelein of Gresham graduated from George Fox University on May 4 with a bachelors degree in interdisciplinary studies (English, education and art).
View ArticleIn the military
Air Force Airman Benjamin M. Roessel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Roessel is the son of Michael and Anita Roessel of Portland. He is...
View ArticleAnniversary
Doug and Carol Quinn Corbett residents Doug and Carol Quinn are celebrating their 50th anniversary. The couple was married Aug. 3, 1963, in Corbett. An open house was held in their honor at the fire...
View ArticleSchool briefs
Open house supports childrens therapy TherapyWorks NW Nonprofit Pediatric Therapy Clinic will hold its annual open house and fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7927 S.W....
View ArticleAug. 9 obituaries
David Glen Bahner Feb. 20, 1959-Aug. 5, 2013 Troutdale resident David Glen Bahner died Sunday, Aug. 5, with his family by his side. He was 54. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug....
View ArticleInch by inch, row by row
Volunteers from Alaska Airlines, Portland Timbers and I Have a Dream Oregon help spruce up H.B. Lee Middle School's community garden for fall Volunteers poured some TLC into H.B. Lee Middle Schools...
View ArticleUplifting girl power
Gresham Soroptimists collect bras to help survivors of sex trafficking Gresham Soroptimists thought about fitting all the donations on a ping-pong table, but the table would have buckled. Members of...
View ArticleMan shot at in leg in possible gang shooting
Police are investigating a gang shooting that left one man injured in the Centennial area. At 10:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, officers with the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct responded to a report...
View ArticleGresham remembers past student
Gresham High graduate Michael Muange died from an undiagnosed heart condition About 400 people gathered in the Gresham High School grandstands at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, to remember Michael Muange, the...
View ArticleConstruction closes road for a week
Powell Valley Road from Burnside to Kane to close from Aug. 19-23 Southeast Powell Valley Road will be closed from Northeast Burnside Road to Southeast Kane Drive for paving and pedestrian improvements...
View ArticlePortland moves forward with 140-foot tower on Gresham Butte
Emergency communications tower to replace 40-foot tower there now Gresham's mayor is outraged that the city of Portland plans to move ahead with plans for an emergency communications tower on Gresham...
View ArticleToxic tansy spreads in Corbett pastures
Law requires ragweed to be pulled from property A pretty yellow flower capable of killing a horse or cow if ingested is taking over pastures in and outside of Corbett, area residents say. The noxious...
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