Six specific areas were invited to participate in a new Portland Development Commission pilot program some call ‘Main Street Lite’. See which of them made the cut. See how it unfolded with lots of exclusive photos and much of the speakers’ remarks …

See what we’ve learned about a violent act that brought members of the police Gang Enforcement Team to the New Copper Penny …

Find out who has the task of taking over the duties of Rosanne Lee, now that she has departed her post …

Turns out, it wasn’t locals hoods who shot up a residential section in the Hazelwood neighborhood – read all about it, right here …

See what we found at this season’s first Fix-it Fair – and what you can expect to find if you make the trek to this year’s last one – coming up Saturday, February 25 in North Portland …

How the crooks snatched them a mystery – what the criminals intend to do with air conditioning units is puzzling – and who did it remains a mystery …

The artist thought his bronze ‘Oscar the Otter’ was a goner, after it was stolen last year. See how, and where, the missing statue was returned to its owner …

See how learning to play this game helps students succeed, organizers say …

Find out what extra steps firefighters took to make sure this fire didn’t burn down the entire apartment building …

What led up to this violent homicide remains unclear, but see who officials have charged with Manslaughter II in this case …

Read this, learn why Portlanders could feel more proud of their cops – if they learned about some of these inspiring, life-saving stories …

After learning that the alleged hit-and-run driver had turned himself in, read what message mourners at a candlelight vigil said they’re trying to send …