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 …

See how many pounds of drugs were turned in at the most recent event – and find out why cops say events like these are vitally important to our community – especially for our youth …

Discover why this colorful, joyful event is almost as important as is Chinese New Year to local people of many Asian cultures …

Find out why this Portland-based company brought a show with everything – including a golden eagle – to help folks learn more about how electricity can be generated from the blowing wind …

You’ll be surprised to discover how many different events are taking place at this “hidden gem” of outer East Portland. Here’s just one of ’em …

Check in, and see why so many people stayed up all night to help out the American Cancer Society – by participating in the 2010 Relay for Life …

Find out why federal, county, and city politicians gathered at the dedication of a new facility in outer East Portland …

See how this annual “Shop With a Cop” event has grown, over the last eight years. Who had more fun: Cops or kids? Take a look at this delightful back-to-school story … hardly marred by the zany antics of a pair of shoplifters, in a store with 50 cops …

If you’re running low on juice, steer your electric vehicle – including electric bike – over to OMSI, and get a fill-up from this new, unique charging station. Did we say unique? Yep! It’s powered by the sun …

Discover why a whole room full of volunteers recently fanned out to talk with MAX Light Rail riders on all the platforms from Gateway to Gresham – during both the morning and evening commute times – to survey riders, and promote safety …

We’ve followed this story from the beginning, as an illegal drug drive-thru has become a community center. See what volunteers have created, in this unique place …