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Teachers union: Gresham High School has become unsafe for students, staff
Gresham High School teachers and classified staff held a “vote of no confidence” against school leadership and district administration after growing concerns around student and staff safety. After two years of alleged growing violence within the schools halls, including “gang activity” and “students bringing weapons for protection,” the Gresham-Barlow Education Association announced its vote Tuesday, April 30. In total 64 staff members backed the vote, nearly 94% in favor. In...
Wood Village Councilor Lynnea Amend resigns to focus on health, family
A Wood Village city councilor resigned from her position to focus on health and family. Lynnea Amend stepped down from Position 5 after she ran unopposed for the seat during the 2022 election. In addition to her duties on council, Amend served on the city’s Parks Commission and was a common sight at community events. She was known for taking daily walks in Donald Robertson Park and the community to...
Edgefield announces line-up for 2024 summer Concerts on the Lawn
McMenamins Edgefield has released the line-up for its annual Concerts on the Lawn music series. Tickets are available at the links below. June 2: Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. June 14: Cavetown & Mother Mother. July 10: Ziggy Marley. July 13: An Evening with...
LETTER: Minutes matter in an emergency; I'm voting yes for Gresham's safety levy
I own a restaurant in Gresham. My wife, son and I live in Gresham in a home we own. We shop in Gresham, use the public school system here of which I am a board member. These are very compelling reasons to support the fire and policy levy that is on the May ballot. I want our employees to be safe and feel safe coming and going to work. I want my son to learn that driving is a privilege that comes with the responsibility...
New phone scam has 'PGE' demanding payment to keep power on
A new scam is making its way around East Multnomah County — callers pretend to be with Portland General Electric and are seeking personal information and payments to keep power on. The latest scam has been reported by several local residents in recent days to the Gresham Police Department. Often the caller ID will show as a legitimate number, further adding to the deception. With threats of cutting power “within...
Wood Village offers scholarship to students continuing education journey
The city of Wood Village is offering a scholarship to help students in the community achieve their education dreams. The Wood Village Opportunity Scholarship is available to high school graduates or GED recipients who live within the city and plan to continue at an accredited university, college or trade school this fall. The minimum award amount is $1,250 plus a stipend. The application can be done online at woodvillageor.gov/scholarship or by picking up a hardcopy from City Hall, 24200 N.E. Halsey St. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 30.
These 3 pressing problems remain a top concern for Portland area voters, poll finds
Portland area voters continue to name homelessness, crime and drug use as their top concerns for Oregon’s largest city and the metro region even as the gloomy mood that gripped many in recent years begins slowly to lift. Just 22% of Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington County voters said the...
Portland ranks in top 10 cloudiest U.S. locations, others rank higher
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s no surprise that Portland ranks high on the cloudiest U.S. locations list, but you might be surprised as to what cities see even less solar radiation a year. The Pacific Northwest is positioned perfectly for cloudy skies as western Oregon and Washington is...
Clackamas historic cemetery on list for cleanup in May
SOLVE, in partnership with Oregon Heritage, has announced the revival of the Historic Cemetery Cleanup Days after a hiatus since 2018. The list of cemeteries scheduled for cleanup includes one in Clackamas. The cleanup events are scheduled on various weekends throughout May, leading up to Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. A full list of events can be found here. The Clackamas event is set for 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.,...
Fairview Sunday Market returns this weekend in shadow of famed fork
East Multnomah County’s “small but mighty” farmers market returns this weekend, pairing fresh produce and handcrafted goods with delicious food carts. The Fairview Sunday Market will have its opening day 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Fairview Fork Plaza, 223rd and Halsey. For the opening day there will be a special Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Fork, with live music and fun activities for kids and adults. ...
Fentanyl State Of Emergency Progress
Governor Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler released the final report on the state of emergency each declared 90 days ago to address the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl in Portland. The emergency response was a recommendation by the governor’s Portland Central City Task Force.
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