While the vacant land hardly looks like a park now, see why volunteers held a delightful summertime event on the property that neighbors hope will – someday – become Gateway’s first park …

It’s more than just the new clothing that benefits these youngsters, according to the officers involved. Find out why the volunteer to help – even if they’ve already just worked 10 hours in a patrol car …

Almost like magic, an entire “city” appeared – then vanished – in Ventura Park, all on one day. See what it was all about, right here …

Why do they call this Portland Police Bureau officer ‘Cop #1’? Read this insightful story and learn what this man feels is driving unrest, on the outer East Portland streets he patrols daily …

See why we always enjoy spending time with those who teach, and learn, about migratory birds at this annual Southeast event …

While firefighters contained the fire to the shed, see why neighbors are concerned about other activities that take place in abandoned houses like this one …

Got return deposit containers sitting around? See where you can take them in outer East Portland and help Powellhurst-Gilbert neighbors do more to clean up the area …

Fortunately, this time no one was killed. Unfortunately, it seems that gang activity – involving guns – continues to increase in outer East Portland …

This is a fire that needn’t have happened, officials say. See how much damage this little mistake caused …

See how on just one evening in August, an event that started out promoting crime-prevention turned into a celebration in neighborhoods all over outer East Portland. Are you in one of these 30 fun photos?

Find out which two groups decided to take an afternoon to paint out graffiti and pick up trash. Some might call them unlikely partners …

And, days after the most recent death, yet another urban mountaineer requires professional rescue. See why officials say that while this area may be challenging for the proficient, it’s certainly no place to play around…