Santa’s helpers lift spirits of outer East Portland’s foster kids
Here’s a heartwarming story of how the Oregon Department of Human Services creates a magical event for kids – many of whom are experiencing a very dark Christmas …
Smoking and oxygen prove a deadly combination, in Centennial neighborhood
See the valuable lesson that can be learned from this tragic accident …
Parkrose businesspeople recognize five, at annual Holiday bash
Take a look at this story, and you’ll agree the Parkrose Business Association puts on more than just a simple dinner, to ring in the Holidays …
Fleeing felon makes grave mistake in Parkrose
Not all streets connect to NE Sandy Boulevard, as this driver found out – but really, trying to make a getaway through a cemetery is a bad idea …
“Bazaar idea” boosts Parkrose Outdoor School
Here’s another example of how volunteers are doing all they can to make sure kids have the opportunity to attend Outdoor School …
Foggy morning U-turn smashes three cars, sends two people to hospital
Ice isn’t the only danger on winter mornings in outer East Portland. Find out why this particular smashup shut down NE 82nd Avenue for hours …
‘Santa’s Place’ on 82nd brings smiles to kids, help to those in need
Here’s where to take your kids to see the real Santa Claus – and take photos of your family with jolly St. Nick for free – and, at the same time, help organizations who help so many folks the year ’round …
Friends of Leach Garden celebrate 30th anniversary
Find out why – if it weren’t for this dedicated group of volunteers – this outer East Portland treasure might well have become a YMCA Camp. And, look at the fun they offered at their annual Holiday Bazaar and Artist Market …
Powellhurst-Gilbert ‘squatter palace’ house burns – twice
See why neighbors say they’d be happy if this “vacant” house were bulldozed to the ground …
Bear-bearing bikers blaze new path to Shriners’ Hospital – through Sellwood
Here’s why many of our motorcycle-riding folks from outer East Portland all headed west – with plush toys strapped to their steel horses, last Saturday morning …