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 …

Week #71 Shooting Report | UPDATE: SHOOTER SUSPECT ARRESTED | See how much money Portland Police will receive from the ‘budget bump’; learn about the shooting that closed down parts of two outer East Portland neighborhoods; and check out this week’s ‘Shots Fired Log’ …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Make plans now to visit this great outer East Portland market on November 21, the last day of their season, for fresh veggies, prepared foods and fruits for your Thanksgiving Day table …

Here’s why ‘Vision Zero’ hopes for ‘no vehicular deaths’ this year have faded, as these outer East Portland smashups – only two days apart – result in a fatality, a cop car smashed up and officer injured, and DUII arrests …

Discover how volunteers with the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association are planning to revitalize their district in 2022 …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | See why a few folks from outer East Portland traveled to Sellwood for this fun, family event …

Week #70 Shooting Report | At last! It looks like one Portland City Commissioner, specifically Mingus Mapps, is speaking out in favor of community safety. Meantime our weekly shooting stories, and our infamous ‘Shots Fired’ report, are all here …