Rocky Butte’s craggy face claims another life
And, days after the most recent death, yet another urban mountaineer requires professional rescue. See why officials say that while this area may be challenging for the proficient, it’s certainly no place to play around…
East Portland’s farmers markets blossom under summer sun
Come along for a tour of the Parkrose, Lents, and Montavilla farmers markets – and see more than a dozen fun photos, showing the bounty of the fresh, locally-grown food now available …
Water gushes, after cap pops on Foster Road
Here’s what caused the traffic to slow down at the western foot of SE Foster Road – and why it will take a month to fully fix the problem …
New Police Bureau commander brings a world of experience to East Portland post
Although Portland is the only city where Commander Lee has been a cop, you’ll be amazed to discover what he found out while helping police recruits in the Middle East “learn the basics” …
Ramona Street Fair: Third year’s a charming event
Discover why so many volunteers work to put on an event in Lents Town Center that’s growing in popularity, and size …
Rancorous Glendoveer open house leads Metro Councilors to proceed with caution
With outright lies being circulated about Metro – and its befuddling approach to managing and improving Glendoveer facilities – the regional government’s leaders are struggling with the recreational park’s future …
East Portlanders awarded – for crime prevention efforts
See who was honored for taking action to improve their outer East Portland neighborhood, and how their volunteer-based programs helped …
Bomb scare shuts down Stark Street in Montavilla
While officials say it wasn’t real, see why they took no chances in taking a man into custody who had what looked like two sticks of explosive and a detonator …
Slough ‘Regatta’ returns to outer East Portland
While going for a paddle in the Columbia Slough may not strike you as appealing, see why hundreds spent a beautiful day enjoying this delightful inland waterway …
Southeast cabana clobbered by tipsy yard-hopping driver
See exclusive photos of the Honda Civic that crossed the sidewalk, mowed down a chain-link fence, and plowed into a newly finished back-yard cabana. While his ‘man cave’ is now wrecked, see why the homeowner still feels fortunate about this odd crash …