Find out why some folks gave of their time, and labor, to make Parkrose School District facilities just a little nicer for returning kids …

See why turning an empty field into an improved City park was reason enough to celebrate National Night Out just a little late, in this outer East Portland neighborhood …

While other business associations take a ‘summer vacation’, discover the important purpose of the Gateway Area Business Association’s August meeting. And take a look at the special evening event they have planned for September 9 …

Bullets flew on NE 95th Avenue, just south of NE Sandy Blvd. Find out why the area was shut down for hours, and see exclusive photos of this week’s frightening mid-day event, right here …

Take a look at this unique visit at which leaders from a far-away land – almost daily in the news – sat down in Hazelwood, to discover how outer East Portlanders help reduce crime by cooperating with police …

Come on along for photos of our tour through outer East Portland, as we checked into ten “National Night Out against Crime” picnics, parties, and events of all sizes. There’s a record number of photos in this article …

See why this alert driver – although scared out of his wits – made the right move with his phone, when a thug flashed a gun on a sunny Sunday afternoon. At last, the story can be told  …

If you’re running low on juice, steer your electric vehicle – including electric bike – over to OMSI, and get a fill-up from this new, unique charging station. Did we say unique? Yep! It’s powered by the sun …

Sometimes police ‘catch a lucky break’. Find out why the cops’ commander said this arrest was the result of ‘simply, great police work’ …

Find out what caused the explosion that shut down the Russellville area on Thursday. And, learn why the Portland Metropolitan Explosives Disposal Unit was again called out to outer East Portland – this time to NE Glisan Street, where folks were evacuated on Friday. With exclusive interviews and photos, it’s reporting you’ll find only here …

Discover why a whole room full of volunteers recently fanned out to talk with MAX Light Rail riders on all the platforms from Gateway to Gresham – during both the morning and evening commute times – to survey riders, and promote safety …

See why fighting this fire was difficult – and the heat of the day didn’t make things any easier. Sadly, as so often happens, it looks like this fiery tragedy could have been easily avoided …