And, this is the weekend their ‘Holiday Express’ starts taking folks on rides in SE Portland. Find out all about it here … Read the rest of this entry »

You’ll be amazed at the scrumptious Thanksgiving Day dinner set out for all comers, at this unique community event that served more than 300 folks … Read the rest of this entry »

If you use a GPS system to guide your way – here’s a short cautionary tale about how your electronic guidance system could lead you into real trouble … Read the rest of this entry »

While the profit from this indoor marijuana farm may have gone up in smoke, see what it took to keep other nearby legitimate businesses – and a special-needs school – from being incinerated too … Read the rest of this entry »

Only some 40 people attended this, the only East Portland hearing to be held on the draft of the ‘Portland Plan’. Learn what some folks had to say about their aspirations for the City’s strategic plan – and more importantly, how you can still have your say … Read the rest of this entry »

Find out why this fire could have been much worse – and what was done to keep it from affecting many families on this chilly night … Read the rest of this entry »

What went unspoken at this sad event, following the tragic death of an outer East Portland 13-year-old, could fill a book … Read the rest of this entry »

No turkeys were injured at this event! However, see why even the lowest-scoring bowlers had fun – at this East Portland Chamber of Commerce signature event … Read the rest of this entry »

See why this gun-toting robbery suspect made a BIG mistake when he chose this particular SE Portland pub as his personal ATM. He failed to make his unauthorized withdrawal … Read the rest of this entry »

See why, based on our sneak preview, this production of Fiddler on the Roof looks as if it might be the best show that David Douglas High has mounted to date – which means you may want to reserve seats now, before they sell out … Read the rest of this entry »

Even if the bad guy was simply passing through the area, see how alert cops got the drop on an accused dope runner carrying a kilo of ‘smack’ … Read the rest of this entry »

You can’t hear here how good they sound – but you can see why so many people have discovered that they can hear great classical music played by skilled musicians – right in outer East Portland … Read the rest of this entry »