Find how some enterprising volunteers raised the money needed to purchase this new structure, and why they say worked so hard to finance it …

Think the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is just for families and kids? Find out when you can play with the exhibits, enjoy a glass of wine, and greet other grown-ups – in a child-free setting every month …

Although they were kicked out Franklin High School just as their previous season began, learn why the members of Lents-neighborhood-based ‘Mahr’s Metal Beavers’ consider this past year a success …

Find out why this event moved as far west as they could, while still staying in East Portland. You’ll see how the  80-block move of this colorful festival worked out for them …

Police are not yet revealing the identity of the man they picked up for this crime. Find out how this robbery and assault was foiled …

Find out why the ‘Parkrose Posse’ was rounded up to again to resurrect this once-renowned community event. Of course, you’ll see more than twenty fun photos that illustrate why all who attended say this was probably the best Barn Bash ever …

In this remarkably candid interview, find out what goals Commander Bill Walker met during his nearly 30-year tenure as a Portland cop …

Even when dodging raindrops, East Portland “Concerts in the Park” continue to provide pleasant outdoor evenings …

Find out why one of the crew of a huge mobile radar truck, seen on the Discovery Channels’ Storm Chasers program, visited East Portland. The truck’s stay was brief, but you can view the results of their work on the five-story-high OMNIMAX screen …

See why Powellhurst-Gilbert and Centennial neighbors feel the year-long involvement in the plan to improve outer SE Powell Boulevard was worth it. And, why any one of four scenarios may trigger a wider roadway than neighbors say they’d like …

Officially, a car struck the mini-bike rider. See why the evidence at the scene indicates otherwise …

Find out who was awarded thousands of scholarship dollars, and why these funds are so important to the graduates. And, find out why the Parkrose Posse is “riding again” to put on one more ‘Barn Bash’ this weekend …