It sounded like a run-of-the-mill fire caused by a space heater. But, see why firefighters called in Drug & Vice Division cops, after they extinguished the blaze, and discover startling information a diligent detective dug up on this case – on Christmas Eve, no less …

Discover how volunteers at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office find joy in sharing during this Christmas season in these two heart-warming stories …

See how this Mohawk-hairdo wearing math teacher has done toward reaching his fundraising project goal – buying new teaching gear. Find out why he vows to grow it out again this winter – and how it looks, painted in bright, glowing colors …

Here’s one of our favorite Holiday activities. Take a look, and learn why steam engine enthusiasts are now working on this, and other projects, with renewed vigor …

Find out the result of this early morning attack – and why the Portland Police Bureau’s SERT team came out in force to deal with a knife-wielding aggressor …

The economy takes its toll on even long-running events like this one – hurting a college scholarship fund. But, find out what the PTSA plans this Spring – which may help send deserving DDHS grads to college …

Riding bikes ranging from ‘Hogs’ to motor scooters, these mostly leather-clad bikers again showed their hearts of gold, helping disabled children with much more than just the teddy bears they bring …

Neighbors say fire trucks rolled up before they even could hang up with 9-1-1 Center! See what we found out about this fire, and how much damage it caused …

See how Oregon Department of Human Service workers help foster children got a slice of normalcy in their topsy-turvy lives at this special event. You may be surprised what this party for 500 actually cost taxpayers …

Is the proposed unprecedented increase in taxes a case of ‘greed vs. need’ as its advocates contend? Or, are the measures a retroactive ‘job killer’, put into place during one of Oregon’s worst recessions, as its opponents assert? We bring this spirited debate to you, in print …

See why, every year, we enjoy visiting this special place in outer East Portland – when it’s turned into a Holiday decorating wonderland …

If you didn’t get to one of the initial Portland Plan workshops, find out what you missed. And, learn how you can still get in two-cents by participating online …