You might be surprised at how many people showed up at Parkrose High School – on a beautiful Saturday – to see the freshman Senator from Oregon, and give him an earful. Find out what was on the minds of several who spoke up, right here …

Who was chosen to receive one of the six $1,000 scholarships, put up by members of the Parkrose Business Association? Find out all about it, right here …

Although their job is now done, find out why the members of the “PDX Airport Futures Planning Advisory Group” will continue to meet indefinitely – and, what this means to folks in outer East Portland

Take a look at the dumpsters, filled full of trash! You won’t believe how many TONS of trash were taken out of the neighborhoods – in this, another example of neighbors volunteering to do good, right in their own area …

Here’s a look at how homeowners can beautify their homes, and do it with a minimal environmental impacts …

Find out why this tragedy could have happened, anywhere along Johnson Creek – from Gresham on into town. And, learn why City and County water rescue crews hope they won’t be involved in this situation again anytime soon …

Too busy to visit their market on Saturday? Read this and find out when – and where – they’re opening for a second day every week …

See why firefighters were ‘ducking and covering’ in and around this house until they were sure the fire was completely extinguished …

Will the property north of Centennial Community Association park – now surrounded by a barbed-wire-topped chain link fence – actually become an oasis? Find out what neighbors, and City officials, are saying …

At a total cost of $300,000, this promises to be more than a mowed field with stripes painted on it! Find out where it will be constructed – and how close they are to their fundraising ‘Goal’ …

Not every cultural exchange takes place at the United Nations or in a Governor’s office – find out why we felt honored to attend a special meeting that took place in the middle of the Gateway District …

Who would have guessed that a small community fair at Gateway’s 111th Square – and a neighborhood bicycle tour – would be met with such enthusiasm, and with such delightful weather …