Faith community volunteers put on second ‘Feast for Southeast’
You’ll be amazed at the scrumptious Thanksgiving Day dinner set out for all comers, at this unique community event that served more than 300 folks …
Maywood Park crash believed caused by teen’s ‘GPS blindness’
If you use a GPS system to guide your way – here’s a short cautionary tale about how your electronic guidance system could lead you into real trouble …
Indoor commercial ‘Pot farm’ burns; retail building and school saved
While the profit from this indoor marijuana farm may have gone up in smoke, see what it took to keep other nearby legitimate businesses – and a special-needs school – from being incinerated too …
City planners hear from outer East Portlanders, during Parkrose ‘Portland Plan’ roadshow
Only some 40 people attended this, the only East Portland hearing to be held on the draft of the ‘Portland Plan’. Learn what some folks had to say about their aspirations for the City’s strategic plan – and more importantly, how you can still have your say …
Bedroom fire puts apartment dweller out in cold
Find out why this fire could have been much worse – and what was done to keep it from affecting many families on this chilly night …
Candelight vigil fails to erase pain of young teen’s death
What went unspoken at this sad event, following the tragic death of an outer East Portland 13-year-old, could fill a book …
Chamber’s annual ‘Turkey Bowl’ hosts record turnout
No turkeys were injured at this event! However, see why even the lowest-scoring bowlers had fun – at this East Portland Chamber of Commerce signature event …