See how the Police Activities League is helping outer East Portland youth to safely learn  the sporting use of bows and arrows – even during the winter months …

Take a look at how well volunteers from the Portland Memory Garden are doing, as they build a new community garden in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood …

You’ll be amazed to see how much success Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood volunteers have had, restoring land near Johnson Creek. And, find out where you can pitch in to help the creek on March 3 …

Enjoy these images of their ‘big night’, when hundreds came to celebrate the progress made by the Columbia Slough Watershed Council – and to raise funds to continue the work …

Six specific areas were invited to participate in a new Portland Development Commission pilot program some call ‘Main Street Lite’. See which of them made the cut. See how it unfolded with lots of exclusive photos and much of the speakers’ remarks …

See what we found at this season’s first Fix-it Fair – and what you can expect to find if you make the trek to this year’s last one – coming up Saturday, February 25 in North Portland …

The artist thought his bronze ‘Oscar the Otter’ was a goner, after it was stolen last year. See how, and where, the missing statue was returned to its owner …

Take a look at what these fine folks with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council are doing to help protect a hidden natural area …

Getting to use just-picked ingredients just outside the door is one reason that kids are learning to cook – during this new series of classes …

Learn which organizations came up with best ideas, as selected by the granting committee …

See why it’s even easier, now, to safely discard medications – thanks to a new service in outer East Portland …

Find out how kids now have the chance to learn on ‘real’ pianos – instead of taking lessons on electronic toy keyboards – at this East Portland music center …