Week #69 Shooting Report | Finally, it appears as if the Portland City Council is considering adding money to hire more cops. Meanwhile, shootings continue, albeit somewhat slowed by the rainy weather …

See how this outer East Portland Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative district tangibly helped their neighbors by providing free food and supplies ...

See how an hour-long string of armed robberies – and three carjackings – was brought to an abrupt halt by outstanding police work on November 3 …

Here’s what’s been learned about a one-car crash in outer East Portland that closed down SE Powell Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, November 4 …

Those with valid anonymous tips can receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for help solving these two homicides, which took place in Lents and Hazelwood …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Don’t call it ‘lawn bowling’ or ‘bocce’ – see why people of all ages, including many from outer East Portland, are drawn to the outdoor sport of pétanque …

Week #68 Shooting Report | While City officials continue to meet, make plans, and wring their hands about shootings, police doggedly look into dozens of shootings across our area this week …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | It’s worth the drive from outer East Portland to see this unique, startling, walk-by Hallowe’en haunt …

Learn more about this tragic outer East Portland crash that ended in death …

Here’s what we’ve learned about this outer East Portland armed robbery …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE | Here’s why people, from all over outer East Portland, arrived at The Grotto for this annual special outdoor service …

Week #67 Shooting Report | With five injury-causing shooting incidents, and 43 ‘Shots Fired’ calls logged this week, it’s no wonder that Portland’s Police Chief says this is a ‘terrible problem’. The Portland City Council is scheduled to vote on ‘re-funding’ police on October 28; contact them now …