Week #74 Shooting Report | One person is dead, another wounded from gunshots in outer East Portland this week – we agree that any shooting homicide is too many. And, officers keep running from one ‘Shots Fired’ call to another – see our Shots Fired Report for the week …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Discover why the manager of this outer East Portland farmers market describes its regular season as ‘fantastic”. Learn about their Holiday Market schedule, and when they’ll be open over the winter …

Here is what has been uncovered about this tragic and unusual outer East Portland traffic fatality, allegedly caused by an impaired driver …

Learn more about the performances of this ballet school, where many outer East Portland students attend. And, see a live, outdoor performance, the evening of December 11 …

Week #73 Shooting Report | Bullets continue to fly, as shooting havoc continues in our neighborhoods. See this week’s ‘Shots Fired Log’ for activity near you …

Here’s how to help needy kids, right here in outer East Portland: Be part of the The Fantastical Parkrose Toy Drive & Giveaway this year …

Here’s why firefighters made sure the blaze didn’t spread to other outer East Portland properties, but let this house burn to the ground …

 INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | It’s back! Again, outer East Portland families are taking a ‘trip back through time’ on this steam locomotive powered excursion. Tickets are going fast …

Week #72 Shooting Report | Learn what PPB Chief Chuck Lovell says about reducing shootings; and, the shooting standoff in Centennial, also, a man shot in Wilkes this week. Also, check our weekly ‘Shots Fired’ log to see what might be up on your street …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Here’s why we celebrated Arbor Day in outer East Portland a couple of weeks ago – instead of in April. And, discover why this celebration is important to all Portlanders …

UPDATE: Parkrose crash victim dies | Find out why two hit-and-run accidents this week in outer East Portland – both of them on 122nd Avenue – left investigators with more questions than answers. And, here’s what’s been learned about the fatal pedestrian accident on Marine Drive …

See how this unique concept and location in outer East Portland provided a place for vendors, especially minority merchants, to showcase their products, just off the main street in Parkrose. Plus, see what the organizer is working on now for the upcoming Holidays, and how you can help …