Installation begins of the Brooklyn Turntable at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center
SEE VIDEO OF THIS EVENT | You’ve seen the creation of this unique rail museum, from conception to construction. Here’s the ‘next chapter’ that’s taking place, right now …
Yet another gunshot homicide in outer East Portland
Week #103 Shooting Report | UPDATED | It looked for a while as if this would be a ‘murder-free week’ in our neighborhoods; but it was not to be. A man and woman are shot on East Burnside Street; she dies. That story, and our weekly ‘Shots Fired Log’, below …
Neighborhood fun was had at ‘Parkrose Summer Nights’
INCLUDES ‘FAMILY FUN RATED’ VIDEO | See the first of several outer East Portland events put on by “Historic Parkrose” for businesses and neighbors. Their next such evening out is July 13 …
Three fires threaten Powellhurst-Gilbert homes within 24 hours
None of the fires were related, and no fireworks were involved – but these blazes did keep Portland Fire & Rescue crews hopping in outer East Portland …
Woodmere Elementary unicycle team warms up for parade
SEE ‘EM RIDE, IN THIS VIDEO | See how a unique ‘physical education’ program rolls, at this outer East Portland grade school …
Summer comes; shootings increasing in outer East Portland
Week #102 Shooting Report | 2 VIDEOS |16 photos | One shooting ends as a murder-by-gunfire investigation. Read about the four (4) major shootings that did take place in our neighborhoods; and, check out our weekly ‘Shots Fired Log’ to see if there were any on your street …
Farmers market now open weekly on Rocky Butte
INCLUDES VIDEO | Outer East Portland folks rejoice! Check out this ‘Saturday Market’ located in the northern side of our area …
Kelso shoplift turns into Powellhurst-Gilbert manhunt
INCLUDES VIDEO OF POLICE DRONES | Here’s why neighbors near Raymond Park were on edge for hours – as police and drone, pour into the area, and shut down streets …
Fire chars room in Brentwood-Darlington motel room
Here’s what’s known about an outer East Portland fire, just across the street from the Lents neighborhood …
Foster-Powell’s ‘Mercado’ celebrates 7th year with big fiesta
INCLUDES VIDEO | See how this unique outer East Portland marketplace celebrated its being a hub for entrepreneurs and Latin-American culture in our city. Look here, and see what they’re hosting there on July 9 …