Why create a new plan for an existing Portland city park?  Find out why Lents residents are excited that this planning process is now underway …

What happens when a fast-moving vehicle hits a pond-size puddle of water on the roadway? Can you say “hydroplane”? …

Why did folks from dozens of community resource groups show up at Fir Ridge Campus a few weeks ago? Find out about their Community Resource Fair, right here …

UPDATED! There are far more questions than answers about this unusual case: Why didn’t anyone notice a rotting corpse in the back yard — for years? Who is the deceased person who was discovered on January 2? Find out more by taking a look at this …

No, they didn’t slather her face with honey! Find out how this gal got a beard-o-bees – and why she wanted one! It’s all right here …

Find out why outer East Portland, from all walks of life, turned out to say goodbye to Commander Michael Crebs. And, find out what’s next for East Precinct’s former top cop …

See why they’re hopeful that this seedling concept will sprout and grow in 2010, as did the Lents Homeownership Initiative. Find out what it’s all about – and how you can participate – right here …

The morning started off well with a rush of driving volunteers. But find out what happened after they loaded up all the vehicles – and still had almost 100 food boxes that needed to be delivered …

Help put a stop to this gun-toting thug’s criminal career before he hurts someone. Burn this bandit, and get $1,000 and cash …

See how members of the East Portland Chamber of Commerce have welcomed businesses into the community, provided valuable information to members, and socially networked during 2009 – and why you should consider joining their group …

What does the future hold for dog lovers who love to let their ‘best friends’ run free?  There’s still a chance for to chime in – if you read this, and take action – right now …

See what we learned when we attended this unusual club’s “Lace Day” event …