There were many “Shots Fired” calls in outer East Portland this week. This one could have really been deadly. See how Portland Police Bureau officers deescalated the situation, and kept everyone safe …

Here’s why an outer East Portland neighbor helped organize a Saturday-afternoon path- preening party. You’ll be amazed how much rubbish they collected …

Take a look at the astounding number of “Shots Fired” calls to which out Portland Police Bureau officers were called this week; two people were wounded …

You’ll be fascinated by how this event was hosted – as well as by the number of providers who helped out, at this unique outer East Portland fair …

Here’s why hundreds of outer East Portland neighbors in Hazelwood – and beyond – a are coming together, petitioning for crime reduction, on CHANGE.org …

Here’s why investigators are puzzling over this outer East Portland pedestrian hit-and-run death …

Take a look, and see what’s been learned about a single-family residence fire in outer East Portland this week …

Two of these incidents were in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, whose residents wrote City Hall about the ‘shootings’ problem last week – and are still seeking answers – and help …

Read here about David Porter’s thoughts about leaving the Leach Garden Friends organization, and his plans for the future …

Detectives are seeking a motive stabbing, and a suspect, in this outer East Portland crime …

UPDATED! Most Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division patrol officers taken from the unit.  Outer East Portland neighbors wonder if the Neighborhood Response Team is next …

UPDATED: Two additional shootings! Area residents are likely to be relieved that no one was murdered by a criminal with a gun in the last seven days – but shooting injuries did not cease in outer East Portland …