Sheriff’s ‘special investigators’ rid outer East Portland Streets of heaps of drugs
See how just three cases, in a little over a week, illustrates the effectiveness of this special team with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in busting drug operations – including a working meth lab …
Celebrate your neighborhood, reduce crime on August 2
“National Nights out against Crime” are a lot of fun! Find out where you can go to meet your neighbors, greet public safety folks, and learn how a little “live social networking” can make your block a little bit safer …
Summertime ‘high tea’ party graces Leach Gardens patio
See why this annual event is so successful that tickets sell out the day they’re offered …
More roses adorn 82nd Avenue
Find out why this streetside rose garden was planted – and, where you can go to see it …
Outstanding cops – and civilians – honored in East Portland
See who was recognized at the latest Portland Police Bureau award ceremony – and why …
Brentwood-Darlington teen gunned down in Hazelwood
Why this David Douglas High School grad was out at night near his alma mater is unexplained. What is known is that his death left all who knew him in shocked disbelief …
Sen. Merkley holds educational hearings at Powellhurst-Gilbert school
Discover the ultimate destination for educations from all over Oregon – and why they came to an East Portland elementary school to speak with a US Senator …
Discovery of Yashanee Vaughn’s remains comforts family
See the touching memorial where the girl’s remains were located, and learn what her family says about those involved with her death …
New tent gives Leach Gardens a unique event space
Find how some enterprising volunteers raised the money needed to purchase this new structure, and why they say worked so hard to finance it …
Grown-ups “kid around” at OMSI After Dark
Think the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is just for families and kids? Find out when you can play with the exhibits, enjoy a glass of wine, and greet other grown-ups – in a child-free setting every month …