Gresham's Latest News
May 21, 2013
Early East County election results for school boards
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Mt. Hood Community College Zone I In early results in the race for Zone 1 of Mt. Hood Community College, Susie Jones was winning with a landslide 71.5 percent of the vote, or 2,474 votes, to…
May 21, 2013
Multnomah County vote carrying Metro levy
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Metro received a wake up call in the May 21 Special Election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and natural lands, the results were split between the counties. With most of the…
May 21, 2013
Police: Gresham man attempts to lure girl
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A Gresham man is facing accusation that he tried to lure a minor after police say he followed a 15-year-old girl and asked her to perform sex acts for money. Police on Friday, May 17, arrested…
May 21, 2013
Outlook reporters receive five journalism awards
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Winners of the Excellence in Journalism Awards announced at banquet Saturday The Outlook brought home honors over the weekend, when the Oregon Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists…
May 21, 2013
Chamber calendar and business briefs
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Chamber Calendar Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, May 24, US Bank, 300 E. Powell Blvd., Gresham. Connect with Success AM meeting, 7-9 a.m. Friday, May 31, hosted by the Johnson…
May 21, 2013
Community to honor veterans at Memorial Day observances
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VFW, Boy Scouts among local groups commemorating Memorial Day Pausing one day each year to honor those who died in service to their country, is a tradition dating back to the post-Civil War era.…
May 21, 2013
Out of ashes comes plan for development
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Troutdale community looks forward to end of downtown eyesore A tractor claw sinks into the shredded remains of the old Tiller hotel and cafe, gobbling century-old boards. The man controlling the…
May 21, 2013
Fatal fire: Neighbor tried to do what he could
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Firefighters discover remains of Donald Krebs, 87, inside burned-out home A man was driving home with his wife and two kids Thursday evening, May 16, when he saw smoke in the sky. Turning the…
May 21, 2013
Father gets 18 years for death of his son, 5
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A local man accused of murdering his 5-year-old son will spend 18 years in prison as part of a plea agreement. Kalman Eteuati, 27, of outer Southeast Portland pleaded guilty to a lesser charge…
May 21, 2013
School briefs
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Addressing bullying through film Reynolds Middle School is holding an anti-bully awareness campaign featuring the documentary movie “Bully.” Sixth-grade students will have the opportunity to…
May 21, 2013
Alarm, quick police foil rooftop burglars
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A burglary alarm and quick police officers foiled two would-be burglars. Sean Patrick Stebbins, 35, and Mark Alan Romero, 22, both of Gresham, are being held on allegations of second-degree…
May 21, 2013
Man brandishing can opener breaks into Gresham apartment,…
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A man is in jail after reportedly attacking his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Gresham, with a can opener. Marques Demetrius Johnson, 40, of Southeast Portland is being held at the Multnomah County…
May 17, 2013
Troutdale man dies in house fire
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An 87-year-old Troutdale man died after firefighters pulled him from his burning home Thursday evening. Firefighters at 8:06 p.m. responded to a neighbor's report of a house on fire in the 3800…
May 17, 2013
AT LONG LAST: The walls come tumbling down
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Demolition in Troutdale paves the way for new development “It’s a pretty exciting day in Troutdale,” said Mayor Doug Daoust at the Troutdale City Council meeting Tuesday evening, speaking about…
May 17, 2013
Memory of author, historian will live on
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Historian Clarence Mershon died of cancer at his East County home May 10. The retired educator, author of 10 books of local history and a specialist on the Historic Columbia River Highway, was…
May 17, 2013
Hero Half Marathon benefits Cpl. Keaton Coffey Scholarship
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A half marathon benefiting the Keaton Coffey Memorial Scholarship will be held the morning of Saturday, May 25, in Sweet Home. Runners will have the opportunity to choose from a 1.3-mile trail…
May 17, 2013
Leading by example
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Fairview woman, MHCC leader, named Head Start Parent of the Year It was one of those trying mornings when getting out the door was a struggle. Then Landra Glover opened a congratulatory email,…
May 17, 2013
Local meetings
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Monday, May 20 Damascus City Council — 7 p.m., City Hall, 19920 S.E. Highway 212. Call 503-658-8545 or visit damascusoregon.gov for more information. Gresham Sister City Association — 6 p.m.,…
May 17, 2013
Police week event honors law enforcement
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National Police Week honors law enforcement officers and lives lost in the line of duty Sunday, May 18, marks the last day of National Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15…
May 14, 2013
Sheriff agrees to disagree on county gun ordinance
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Residents try to understand impact of ordinance at Corbett town hall meeting In attempts to eliminate confusion surrounding Multnomah County’s recently passed gun ordinance and how it will…
