See exclusive photos of the Bureau’s summer playground program kick-off – hosted by Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish – right here, in outer East Portland …

Folks in the southern neighborhoods of outer East Portlanders again have their own open-air market to enjoy. See what it’s offering this year …

How old is this amusement park? Take a look, and find out why their “birthday party” celebration marks the beginning of a summer-long carnival in SE Portland …

Now that the Portland Rose Festival Milk Carton Boat Regatta returns on June 7, see what would-be pond-sailors are learning from milk carton boat building experts. And, you’ll find the official rules and boat-building tips right here  …

It’s great having a three-day weekend, but let’s take a moment to remember the meaning behind the day …

See how good weather, fun attractions, and free parking and admission are working together to draw throngs of family fairgoers to this historic East Portland amusement park …

Take a look and you’ll see some of the unbelievable, gravity-defying dance moves that attracted hundreds to the Arcane Arts III Breakdance Battle – to watch these talented young people have fun, while they ‘bust a move’ …

Here’s where to go – either in outer East Portland, or inner SE Portland – to find the freshest produce, fruit and meats, and very nice people …

Why did a professional stage dancer from the traveling production of a Broadway hit take time to work with aspiring practitioners of Terpsichorean arts?

Find out who was given the prestigious Pennington Award – and learn about a group of kids promoting a safer Portland – right here …

Take a look, and see why you should be at the 1st Annual “Black and Blue Bowl” game coming up in a couple of weeks …

Find out why the entire student body of Portland Adventist Academy “played hooky” for a day – and in the process, worked hard helping others …

© 2005-2026 David F. Ashton East PDX News™. All Rights Reserved.