EXN Exclusive! While still sturdy, this outer East Portland’s gymnasium floor was pitted, scarred, and warped. Find who paid to have the indoor sports flooring completely resurfaced … and why …
Portland Trail Blazers mascot Blaze clowns and whoops up the students and staff at Marshall Campus, as the new gym floor dedication begins.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Until this season, the caustic epithet “Jail Blazers” seemed appropriate for the professional basketball team whose members, for many years, could neither win games – nor stay out of trouble with the law.
The East Portland Chamber of Commerce keeps going and growing. Read this, and see what this year’s leaders have in store …
Newly elected officers are (left to right): President, Richard Sorem, Stewart & Tunno Insurance; Vice President, Pam Olson, Farmers Insurance; Treasurer, Norm Rice, 1st Class Properties; and Secretary Jill Critchfield, Pacific HR.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
The East Portland Chamber of Commerce was formed four years ago to serve the city’s large eastside area, home to approximately 14,000 businesses, with an annual payroll of nearly $520-million.
If you missed the event, see why so many people
came to this year’s event, held in Lents …
Jill Kolek of Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development, with Fix-it Fair staff members Wing Brabowski, Genevieve Joplin, Yvonne Garcia, and Ishah Ahumada. All, here, are welcoming folks to the fair.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
After 20 years of City of Portland sponsored “Fix-it Fairs”, one might think folks in East Portland might have tired, a bit, of the familiar event.
Most fires can be avoided, Portland Fire & Rescue officials say.
See the devastating results of two such blazes …
After knocking down the fire, Portland Fire & Rescue firefighters move inside on the 10400 block of NE Morris St. to finish extinguishing the blaze that stared in the front-room.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
The stillness of the frigid night in Parkrose Heights was shattered late Friday night, January 18, by the sound of wailing and whooping sirens and flashing emergency lights a little after midnight.
Residents at this meeting, from Sellwood, Woodstock and outer East Portland, admitted that this fraud cheated them out of their home and savings. Read, and learn how to avoid this tragedy …
Portland Police Bureau Detective Liz Cruthers introduces mortgage fraud expert Richard Hagar
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Nationally, and locally, real estate and mortgage fraud is rising to unprecedented levels – according to Richard Hagar, a nationally-known expert on real estate and mortgage fraud, at an East Portland meeting a few weeks ago.
The driver who hit the 68-year-old bicyclist stopped, offered help, information. He stubbornly but kindly waved her on, and then found he really was injured. Learn how his resulting hospital bill will get paid …
This is the intersection, known as “Bell Station Corner”, where 68-year-old Howard Dempsey was struck by a car while walking his bike across the street – on a green light – on January 20. He was walking south, the same direction as this biker is riding.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Because he says he likes exercise, 68-year-old Howard Joel Dempsey was out riding the Springwater Trail on Sunday January 20.
State Senators Rod Monroe, Brad Avakian and Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard hosted the event – see what we learned when we stopped by …
State Senator Rod Monroe explains the intricacies of funding state highway improvement – such as outer SE Powell Boulevard.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Billed as a “Livable Communities Town Hall”, co-hosted State Senator Brad Avakian and Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard, the event was scheduled to touch on issues ranging from land use to water resources, and renewable issues to public safety and emergency response.
One of the unique treats Portland offers during the holiday season is a ride on the Holiday Express, from Oaks Park to Portland. But, read this, and learn why this piece of history may slip away …
Providing a total of 10,000 passengers a trip back into another era, the Southern Pacific 4449 roared to life at Oaks Park again this past Holiday season.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Standing seventeen feet tall, on 80-inch-high wheels, the massive, 100-foot long Southern Pacific 4449 steam locomotive is an impressive sight.
Discover who was awarded certificates and medals
by the Portland Police Bureau – and why …
The Portland Police Bureau’s Honor Guard starts off the awards ceremony.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Officers and citizens in Portland Police Bureau’s East and Southeast Precincts took away honors at the Horner Performing Arts Center at David Douglas High School on January 16.
Many officers were given awards. Here are some of the award presentations, as read by the Bureau’s spokespersons – Sgt. Brian Schmautz and Officer Catherine Kent:
EAST PRECINCT
Because his name is Ashton, we had to find out if this musician was related. Was he? – Read this and discover the answer – and why Jeffrey Ashton’s music is so well received …
Amid the stacks at Woodstock Branch Library, Jeffrey Ashton plays classical music for the enjoyment of library patrons.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
People at the Woodstock Branch Library seemed enthusiastic that a fellow by the name of Jeffrey Ashton was performing a few weeks ago.
See how the latest medical technology gives expectant mothers (and family members) more than a sneak-peak at their soon-to-arrive new stars …
Jessica Fantroy shares with us her first experience of seeing her newest baby girl – weeks before she’s to be born. Rebecca Cunningham is operating the Phillips 4-D Ultrasound, as Chief Sonographer Tina Fery looks on.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Medical ultrasound imaging has been around for years. But, the blurry, grainy image – useful to medical experts – usually just looks like a blob on the screen of an electronic device.
Sho Dozono drew on his East Portland heritage as he kicked off his bid to be Portland’s next mayor. Learn why this businessman says he’s the man for the job …
At Woodstock Wine & Deli, Sho Dozono poses for a photo with fellow members of the Cleveland High School Class of ’63.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
It had been looking as if Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams’ bid for Mayor might not be seriously challenged. But on January 12, that scenario changed, as hundreds of supporters flocked to greet businessman Sho Dozono – at Woodstock Wine & Deli.
