Candidate’s forum has East Portland thrust
Here’s another opportunity to meet some of the candidates hoping for your vote on May 20 … Story and photos by David F. Ashton Two Oregon state legislature hopefuls, two Multnomah County Commissioner candidates, and four contenders for City of Portland offices all arrived bright and early at Cherrywood Village to meet and greet people […]
Pirate couple exchanges vows, at wacky waterfront wedding
No more joyous celebration can be found than at a pirate’s weddin’ – and we’ve got the photos to prove it! After exchanging vows at their pirate wedding on the Willamette River, Chipper tugboat Capt. Mad Jack (Stiles) prepares to take his friends, Amethyst, Queen of the Pirates (the new Mrs. Amy Hardin), and Capt. […]
9-1-1 Communicators honor their own, in East Portland
What kind of person is it who can stay kind and calm at a time when distressed, panicked – or just plain nutty – people call ‘911’? Read this, and meet Portland’s ‘Telecommunicator of the Year’ … Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard thanks City of Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications workers for work well done […]
Chamber members build stronger community through service and play
Catch up with the East Portland Chamber of Commerce members – as they inaugurate a business-support agency, get ready for golfing fun, and discover the ‘Dream Life’ … East Portland Chamber of Commerce president, Rich Sorem, of Stewart & Tunno Insurance Agency Inc., presents a membership and welcome plaque to Jon Turino, Executive Director of […]
Hundreds of renters flock to Lents Home Buying Fair
How to improve a community? One new homeowner at a time they say. Discover who’s behind this unique real estate initiative … LHI’s Amie Diffenauer and Christine Rhoney, SUN Site Manager at Kelly Elementary School, welcome folks to the third annual Lents Home Buying Fair. Story and photos by David F. Ashton For decades, the […]
Parkrose High hosts regional student art show
Take a look at this amazing display of student-created art … 120 students from the eight schools in the conference brought their two best works to this regional art show and competition, held at Parkrose High School in April. Story and photos By David F. Ashton What a surprise and delight it was to walk […]
‘East Portland Action Plan’ reports progress
Since January, folks from all walks of life have been giving their input on how the quality of life in outer East Portland can be improved. Has it been worthwhile? See what some committee members are saying … Nick Sauvie, executive director of ROSE Community Development Corporation, and Mike Van Der Veen, associate pastor of […]