Gresham's Latest News
June 17, 2013
Police investigate fourth possible gang shooting in a week
by
Gang shootings, including one that killed a man in Gresham a week ago, are part of a pattern of gang violence Portland and Gresham police are now investigating a total of four possibly…
June 17, 2013
Miss USA Pageant: Neilan earns special award
by
Gresham's Miss Oregon misses cut for top 15, but fellow contestants name her Miss Congeniality Miss Oregon USA Gabrielle Neilan was named Miss Congeniality by her peers at the Miss USA…
June 14, 2013
A new place to call home
by
Two local organizations dream up new youth facilities for former Gresham PAL site When Andrew moved from Scappoose to Rockwood last March, it was a huge adjustment. Coming to the Boys & Girls…
June 14, 2013
No arrests in two back-to-back Gresham shootings
by
While they may appear to be gang shootings, with no suspects or motive, it's too soon to say Uncooperative people of interest, as well as witnesses who are hostile to police, are making it…
June 14, 2013
Correction
by
Incorrect information appeared in a story (“Making art of an eyesore”) on Page A2 of the Tuesday, June 11, edition of The Outlook. Parris Foley is the director of Infusion Gallery in downtown…
June 14, 2013
100-mph driver indicted for manslaughter
by
Police say Sun Bear Raven, 36, of Gresham was driving 100 mph with a suspended license during fatal May 14 crash A Gresham man has been indicted on a charge of manslaughter for a crash on…
June 14, 2013
Army reservists plan some heavy lifting
by
Through a series of good luck and chance encounters, the Friends of Nadaka Park will watch on Saturday, June 15, as U.S. Army reservists move an enormous mound of giant boulders at Nadaka Nature…
June 14, 2013
House rejects Senate amendment to school zone photo radar bill
by
A bill amended by the Oregon Senate to allow the city of Fairview to operate photo radar in school zones while school is in session was refused by the state House of Representatives. Carried by…
June 14, 2013
Corbett Cop Log for May
by
Assault — 2:26 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 32000 block of Columbia River Highway. Car Prowl — 4:24 p.m. Sunday, May 26, Eagle Creek Campground. Child abuse — 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 38000 block of…
June 14, 2013
Cop Log
by
Fairview CRASH n A red dump truck driving with its bed in the upright position struck a signal cross bar at the intersection of Northeast 223rd Avenue and Halsey Street around 11:45 a.m.…
Jun 14, 2013
Letter carriers collect a million pounds of food for Oregon Food…
by
Close to 4,000 letter carriers joined letter carriers nationwide to collect food from postal customers during the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 11, collecting…
Jun 14, 2013
New mortgage refinance program available
by
The Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) department and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced the launch of a pilot program designed to provide lower interest loans to Multnomah County…
Jun 14, 2013
Local meetings
by
Monday, June 17 Gresham Sister City Association — 6 p.m., City Hall, Barlow Trail Room, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Call Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482 for more information. Rockwood…
Jun 13, 2013
Former principal, Reynolds School District reach civil…
by
Gilbert will pay the district $17,216 between July 2013 and March 2014 Jeff Gilbert, the former principal of Reynolds High School whose contract was terminated June 20, 2012, will pay the…
Jun 13, 2013
Pedestrian struck in Rockwood
by
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy street in Rockwood on Thursday afternoon. The pedestrian was crossing Southeast Burnside Road at 197th Avenue…
Jun 11, 2013
Visions for downtown Troutdale come alive
by
Intimacy, small business and a reconnection to nature and water are big themes for Troutdale residents and business owners “I heard there was a visioning workshop today,” Troutdale Mayor Doug…
Jun 11, 2013
A striking new trend for young bowlers
by
PinbusterZ Family Fun Center unveils Cosmic Bowling How do you attract previous customers and entice new ones to an industry once dominated by families? By upping the wow factor with black…
Jun 11, 2013
Business briefs
by
Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM meeting — 7-9 a.m. Friday, June 14, hosted by Warner Pacific College, Adult Degree Program at Riverview Community Bank, 225 E. Burnside Road, Gresham.…
Jun 11, 2013
Fairview debates who should pay for sidewalk repairs, trees
by
Citizen complaints prompt council to reconsider city code Fairview business people and property owners have written letters and complained to the Fairview City Council about the city’s…
Jun 11, 2013
Kids imaginations run wild at Park Cleone
by
Students bring ideas to council for new play equipment at local park When asked what kind of playground they would like to see at Fairview’s Park Cleone in Old Town, third-, fourth- and…
