It wasn’t a boozy driver who did the deed, officials say – but the wreck still left thousand in the dark …

See democracy in action, as these Portland newcomers elect their local leadership …

Find out why firefighters were forced to flee this burning house, while fighting this fire …

Find out how the parade’s creator reacted to seeing it for the first time – as a participant …

Take a look, and see the good times folks had at this annual Community Fair …

Take a look, and you’ll agree that these kids are graduating from a program that goes far beyond a ‘shop class’ …

See why officials say this crook didn’t quite make a ‘clean’ getaway from his felonious deed …

If you missed the Leach Botanical Garden sale – take a look at what you missed. And, learn about the Children’s Nature Fair coming up on May 18 …

See why it didn’t take long for law enforcement to collar three suspects in this case …

Take a look at what is cropping up at the 2013 Parkrose Farmers Market every Saturday …

See why the ‘United Nations Environment Programme’ chose Portland to kick off this year’s North American World Environment Day celebration …

See why families of donors – and lifesaving medical transplant recipients, as well – say it’s never too late to sign up …