With all the attention focused on a recent ‘MAX beat-down’ incident – here’s the story about a similar incident of outrageous public transit violence. See how little time it took cops to solve this one …

See why folks at this agency say the timing is good for them to be back in their main building, in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood …

Also, see how the police tracked down another outer East Portland suspected bank robber who hit a Gateway area bank on New Year’s Eve day. It’s two bank robbery stories in one …

Read on, and learn what this unique program is doing to fulfill its mission to create a more livable East Portland …

It wasn’t folks in the house shooting at police – find out why terrified residents say they’re glad to be alive – though their house was trashed …

See why the combination of a dark, rainy night – and walking across a busy street – proved to produce dire results …

Now that we’ve rung in the new year, here’s a reminder about how your return-deposit bottles and cans help the “Can Man and Crew” to help students in Parkrose area schools …

As if being caught shoplifting wasn’t enough, see why this suspected criminal slashed up a 7-11 employee …

Need a “farmers market fix” during the winter months? Head to Montavilla for their once-a-month session this Sunday, for fresh veggies, fruits and goodies …

See why local firefighters were exhausted after the New Year’s weekend – it certainly wasn’t from partying …

Find out what folks with the Gateway Area Business Association learned, when they lunched at Adventist Medical Center – and learn where they’ll be meeting this month …

It wasn’t enough this suspected thief grabbed the money – he’s also accused of stabbing the clerk “numerous times”. Find out what lead to this accused felon’s apprehension …