While firefighters quickly put out both outer East Portland fires – only 12 hours apart –  residents were displaced …

FUN VIDEO INCLUDED | See why folks from outer East Portland – in fact, from all over the Pacific Northwest – arrived to take part in this cultural event loaded with entertainment …

Week #104 Shooting Report | WITH VIDEO | Here’s why officers from all over the city converged near Powell Boulevard and 122nd Avenue on July 8. Then read about other outer East Portland daytime injury shootings, and check the weekly ‘Shots Fired Log’ all right here …

SEE THE VIDEO OF OPENING DAY | For those who love the Montavilla Farmers Market, take a look at this outer East Portland mid-week ‘mini-market’ they’re holding in the Montavilla business district …

Find out why some customers believe this minority-owned business was targeted for hateful anti-police graffiti …

SEE VIDEO OF THIS EVENT | You’ve seen the creation of this unique rail museum, from conception to construction. Here’s the ‘next chapter’ that’s taking place, right now …

Week #103 Shooting Report | UPDATED | It looked for a while as if this would be a ‘murder-free week’ in our neighborhoods; but it was not to be. A man and woman are shot on East Burnside Street; she dies. That story, and our weekly ‘Shots Fired Log’, below …

INCLUDES ‘FAMILY FUN RATED’ VIDEO | See the first of several outer East Portland events put on by “Historic Parkrose” for businesses and neighbors. Their next such evening out is July 13 …

None of the fires were related, and no fireworks were involved – but these blazes did keep Portland Fire & Rescue crews hopping in outer East Portland …

SEE ‘EM RIDE, IN THIS VIDEO | See how a unique ‘physical education’ program rolls, at this outer East Portland grade school …

Week #102 Shooting Report | 2 VIDEOS |16 photos | One shooting ends as a murder-by-gunfire investigation. Read about the four (4) major shootings that did take place in our neighborhoods; and, check out our weekly ‘Shots Fired Log’ to see if there were any on your street …

INCLUDES VIDEO | Outer East Portland folks rejoice! Check out this ‘Saturday Market’ located in the northern side of our area …