‘Shared’ outer East Portland fire station reopens, is dedicated
Not many fire-and-rescue stations are actively shared by crews from two different cities. Find out why newly-rebuilt Station 31 – once shut down, until neighbors demanded it be reopened – is now considered to be a “model of cooperation” …
Bikes galore reward Parkrose summertime readers
You might be surprised to learn how many bicycles two Parkrose-based Masonic Lodges gave to the grade school kids who read books over the summer …
Two fires, in two nights, provide two life-saving lessons
See why officials say these two costly and dangerous blazes could have been avoided – and what you can learn from other families’ misfortune …
City and contractors celebrate phase-one completion of ‘East Lents Flood Restoration Project’
Find out why even the heaviest rains this winter won’t cause Johnson Creek to flood over SE Foster Road – as this Lents neighborhood area is turned into a flood basin …
Thug causes mayhem at Rosewood MAX station
What you saw or heard on the MAX platform could put $1,000 in your pocket if you help officials get this violent mugger off the streets. Take a look at the photos and see if you know this guy …
National contest’s winnings fund improvements for outer East Portland parks
See how being voted ‘America’s Most Natural City’ in a Safeway-sponsored contest is helping to fund Portland E205 Initiative projects …
Domestic dispute ends in tragedy near David Douglas High
While the incident didn’t disrupt the school’s football game, see why it frightened the folks heading home from Palermini Field …
‘Middle East Fest’ continues to delight outer East Portland visitors
Take a look at this, and you’ll find out why so many folks head ‘way out east’ to attend this delightful festival – featuring food, music, and more …
Fire hinders SE Portland agency’s efforts to help destitute, homeless
While a potentially-avoidable fire at Human Solutions’ main office has knocked them down at a critical time, learn how they’re still helping very low-income folks get the housing – and warmth – they need, as winter sets in …
Parkrose High Theater to present ‘Macbeth’
Find out why we refer to this production only as “The Scottish Play” while we’re in their theater! And, see why you should plan to see this great production …