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Mystery, memorials, music surround strange death of a Sellwood musician

In August, Portland musician and longtime Sellwood resident Aron Christensen went for a hike with his 4-month-old puppy in the Washington Cascades. Both were late… Read moreMystery, memorials, music surround strange death of a Sellwood musician

After input, TriMet tries different route changes, fares

The TriMet Board of Directors plans a modest rate increase, and some bus routes in Inner Southeast will change. That much was revealed in a headline story in last… Read moreAfter input, TriMet tries different route changes, fares

Driver rams cops on Holgate; on 72nd, crashes head-on

After attempting a traffic stop on the driver of a stolen truck in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood on Thursday morning, February 16 — a Central Precinct offic… Read moreDriver rams cops on Holgate; on 72nd, crashes head-on

After a century of free parking, Oaks Park imposes daily fee

Like everything else in this inflationary era, a hundred-year tradition of offering free parking at Oaks Amusement Park ended at the start of 2023. Read moreAfter a century of free parking, Oaks Park imposes daily fee

Armed woman aids shoplifter in Brentwood-Darlington convenience store

Reports of a woman with a gun at Inner Southeast Portland businesses on Sunday evening, Jan. 22, dispatched East Precinct officers to the intersection of 82nd Ave… Read moreArmed woman aids shoplifter in Brentwood-Darlington convenience store

Drinking beer, throwing axes – what could go wrong?

A visit to your local pub can now connect you with your inner lumberjack. The sport of axe throwing has arrived – at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) on Southeast Pow… Read moreDrinking beer, throwing axes – what could go wrong?

More local exhibits this year, as Portland Winter Light Fest returns

In its eighth season, the Portland Winter Light Festival (PWLF) continued to expand the participating locations. This year, exhibit creators were encouraged to fo… Read moreMore local exhibits this year, as Portland Winter Light Fest returns

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Multnomah County breaks ground for big new Holgate Library

The well-used and much-loved Holgate Library at 7905 S.E. Holgate Boulevard, in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, is closed. In fact, the entire property is now fenced off. Read moreMultnomah County breaks ground for big new Holgate Library

Cluttered Mt. Scott-Arleta house damaged by fire

Smoke belched from a Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood house at 7016 S.E. Knight Street, on Friday morning of January 20. That swiftly caught the attention of the neighbor… Read moreCluttered Mt. Scott-Arleta house damaged by fire

Woodstock Elementary parents study new ‘feeder’ middle schools

The Woodstock Elementary School PTA – via Zoom – hosted the principals of both Harrison Park and Lane middle schools at their monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. Read moreWoodstock Elementary parents study new ‘feeder’ middle schools

Cleveland girls’ basketball driven by Hawaiian values

Every season, Cleveland High School girls basketball coach Poeko Waiwaiole reaches into his a Hawaiian heritage for a value for his team to focus on, and try to embody. Read moreCleveland girls’ basketball driven by Hawaiian values

Someone shot in Mt. Scott-Arleta; shooter and victim not located

Just west of S.E. 82nd Avenue of Roses at Knight Street, a 9-1-1 call sent East Precinct officers to the report of a shooting. It was 9:46 p.m., on Tuesday evening, Fe… Read moreSomeone shot in Mt. Scott-Arleta; shooter and victim not located

Mystery, memorials, music surround strange death of a Sellwood musician

In August, Portland musician and longtime Sellwood resident Aron Christensen went for a hike with his 4-month-old puppy in the Washington Cascades. Both were later found along the trail — dead from gunshot wounds. That is how Inner Southeast Portland music producer Ezra Meredith lost his bes…

Downtown murder suspect found and arrested in Creston-Kenilworth

A homicide that took place in a downtown hotel was apparently solved with an arrest in Inner Southeast

A Savory Meal for Spring Celebrations

(Family Features) From picnics and family reunions to al fresco meals on the patio, flavor and freshness can make springtime dishes truly mouthwatering. As you plan your spring menu for time with loved ones, think outside the box with recipes that can feed a crowd.

New Rhine-Lafayette Street pedestrian overpass opens

It's probably no big deal for folks who don't live, work, or go to school in Brooklyn. But, a trip across the old Lafayette Street footbridge across the Brooklyn rail yard, originally built in 1943, was a harrowing experience for students and adults alike.