Find out who was commended for saving lives, ridding the streets of hard drugs, and helping solve chronic neighborhood problems – both members of the Portland Police Bureau, and citizens as well. There are a lot of great stories we’re sharing here …

See the very beginnings of this production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ – being mounted by this great outer East Portland arts education organization, which serves all the metro area …

Do you recognize this person? Help prevent him from sticking a gun in the face of another worker. You may help save a life …

Details are sketchy – but like they say, “Someone knows something” about this vicious attack on a girl. Take a look and see if you can help …

Find out what businesspeople from all over East Portland learned, when a Portland City Commissioner – starting his fourth term – spoke at an East Portland Chamber of Commerce morning meeting …

See why firefighters had the equipment on hand to make sure this tabby, almost asphyxiated from smoke, got a second chance at life …

Find out where you can find a plaque that commemorates this non-profit group’s achievement – and what else took place that morning, at a rather unique location in outer East Portland …

A ‘farmers market’ in February? Take a look, and find out why this novel idea seems to be catching on. They’re not held every week, though; find out here when and where the next market will sprout up …

See how the son of farmer who helped found Parkrose has inspired his church group to keep nourishing the community – a meal at a time. And, find out when they’ll serve their next dinner …

Find out how much money may be taken from the Police Bureau – and, how you can let our public safety agency know your priorities before the next budget is set ….

Discover why members of our community joined together in the Mill Park Neighborhood for a celebration of song. This unique event took place for the ninth year in a row …

If you missed it in November – be sure to visit the 2011 edition of the Portland Fix-it Fair at Parkrose High School next weekend, on January 22. Here’s why …