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LETTER: For my family's well-being, I'm voting yes for Gresham's safety levy
I work multiple jobs to make ends meet. My wife and I have lived in Gresham our entire married life. We have watched Gresham grow, new homes surround us, and I can’t wait to take our new grandchild to one of our many parks. But as hard as I work and as long as I have lived here, I want to feel confident that my grandchild will have the same safe experiences I have had. That is not the case right now. The fact that...
Short-lived, weak atmospheric river possible in Oregon Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A late-season, minor atmospheric river is expected to impact parts of the West Coast Friday and into the weekend. A short-lived atmospheric river will increase rain accumulation across the Portland area and much of western Oregon and Washington starting Friday afternoon. Compared to most winter atmospheric rivers, this one will increase the rain potential, but will be short-lived with little impacts.
Gresham elementary music teacher launches fundraiser to ensure students are heard
To celebrate teacher appreciation week, a local elementary music instructor is leading a fundraiser to secure invaluable equipment to support her students. Katie Robinson, first-year music teacher at Hall Elementary School who has taught music for 15 years in the Gresham-Barlow, Centennial, Reynolds and Portland School Districts, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to purchase risers — tiered platforms that allow all students to be seen and heard clearly during performances. ...
Officials identify man killed in Happy Valley hostage standoff
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KPTV) - The man who was shot and killed by authorities during a hostage standoff in Happy Valley on Monday has been identified by the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. Just before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team members responded to a home...
Former lawmaker Brian Clem drops nearly $80,000 to boost Portland lawyer in Oregon House race
Former lawmaker Brian Clem has given lawyer Peter Grabiel $77,500 in the last month in an effort to elect the Portland Democrat to the Oregon House. Clem, a Democrat from Salem, gave the money through Oregonians Are Ready, a political action committee he formed in 2022 to elect centrist Democrats to office. Clem donated $1 million to the group last month and told The Oregonian/OregonLive in April he planned to contribute to several legislative races this year.
Editorial endorsement May 2024: Vote for Nathan Vasquez for Multnomah County DA
In offering our endorsements for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, we recommended candidates who bring the competence and expertise to focus the county on its core mission and address the most critical issues in our community. Those same qualities are needed at the Multnomah County district attorney’s office, which...
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