Gresham's Latest News
May 24, 2013
Gresham students need Options
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Worries brew about what will happen to at-risk students at Gresham High A tearful mother described her daughter's transformation from a struggling high school freshmen to an exemplar citizen.…
May 24, 2013
Early East County election results for school boards
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Three newcomers join MHCC; six incumbents return to Centennial, Corbett, Gresham-Barlow and Reynolds boards The face of local school boards and the Mt. Hood Community College Board of Directors is…
May 24, 2013
Local meetings
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Tuesday, May 28 Gresham City Council Roundtable — 3 p.m., City Hall, Conference Room 3A, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Call 503-618-2871 for more information. Fairview Planning Commission — 6:30…
May 24, 2013
School briefs
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Award named for Centennial administrator The Northwest Innovative Schools Network has named an alternative educator award after Centennial Learning Center Principal Jamie Juenemann. The Jamie…
May 23, 2013
Man arrested for kidnapping, raping wife
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Police say suspect stabbed victims roommate when she tried to intervene A Portland man is behind bars after allegedly attacking his estranged wife at her home, then stabbing her roommate when…
May 23, 2013
Woman hit by car
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A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near Mt. Hood Community College has been taken to a local hospital. The victim, described as a woman in her 30s, was struck by a vehicle at 11:55 a.m.…
May 21, 2013
Mayor says no decision made in closed-door council meeting on…
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If Damascus City Manager Greg Baker is fired, it could put into motion a recently renegotiated severance package with a payout of approximately $300,000 Supporters of embattled Damascus City…
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…
