What does it take to be awarded the “Backyard Habitats Certification Program” seal of approval?  See for yourself, as outer East Portland’s leading park advocate’s yard is inspected, under the auspices of this unique program …

Find out why the family of a ROSE Community Development Corp. founding board member chose to put part of his estate – about 10,000 items – up for sale, to benefit that community housing organization …

Snakes alive! Take a look at the reptiles Steve Lattanzi brought in for his fascinating shot-and-tell …

IT’S TOO LATE TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT AND HAVE IT COUNTED! – See where to take your ballot, by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2 – and why it is important that you cast a vote.  We’re not telling you for whom to vote …

Why did Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz – and several hundred others – come out for this annual event: The main fundraiser for Gateway’s Portland Adventist Community Services center? You’ll see it all, right here …

You might be surprised to see which outer East Portland neighborhood volunteer is also a fine oil-painting artist! And, you’ll learn about a new, and perhaps annual, event that benefits the Johnson Creek Watershed Council …

Discover why Amateur Radio Operators are considered a vital link to keeping Portland functioning, even if all other lines of communication are down, as they get ready for ‘the big one’. And, check out links to the City’s websites providing loads of FREE emergency preparedness information …

Find out who else was honored at their annual Award and Donor Breakfast – and why they were singled out for praise …

Read this, and you’ll discover why a fraternal organization keeps supporting education in the northern portion of outer East Portland …

Take a look at some of the nearly 100 creatures that slithered into town for this annual event – but only if you like creepy-crawly-scaly living things …

See scallywags learning about the importance of Portland’s groundwater system – at this fun pirate-themed event, held in outer East Portland …

See why, if you’ve moved since you’ve last voted – or if you haven’t voted in a while – now is the time to take action to make sure you can vote in November. Here’s why it’s critically important that you do vote …