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Gladstone man arrested after allegedly firing handgun inside Gresham home
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December 26, 2012, 9:29PM
Gresham police responded at 2:10 p.m., to the 600 block of Southeast Rene Avenue after Clayton Edwards, 27, allegedly fired at least one shot and left the scene. A bullet nearly hit a neighbor in an adjacent home, but no one was injured. Full story »
East county emerges from digital Dark Ages
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December 26, 2012, 12:50PM
With technology developments in satellite broadband Internet, rural residents will be able to access high-speed Internet for the first time. Full story »
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Stolen puppy goes home for holidays; Vic's Hobby Supply closing its doors: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 26, 2012, 9:15AM
Catch up on Portland and Multnomah County headlines from the holiday break. Full story »
Stolen puppy back at Oregon Humane Society in Northeast Portland
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December 25, 2012, 8:52AM
Gresham police recovered John, the 3-pound Chihuahua-Pomeranian mix, after an anonymous tip. The pup will be reunited with its owners Christmas afternoon at the humane society. Full story »
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Clackamas County events roundup: concerts, classes, parties
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December 24, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Here is my Thursday roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland. Full story »
Jonathan Holt, man accused in Whitney Heichel murder, divorced Dec. 11
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December 22, 2012, 1:33PM
Jonathan Holt, the Gresham man accused of kipnapping, sexually assaulting and murdering 21-year-old Whitney Heichel, was officially divorced December 11, records show. Full story »
Boys Basketball: Franklin 44, Reynolds 41
By Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
/December 21, 2012, 10:00PM
Junior Bryon Dunn-Abe made three free throws in the final 50 seconds to seal it, and the Quakers (1-8) edged the Raiders (4-4) thanks to a solid all-around performance by a potential star-in-the-making. Joseph Smoyer, a 6-7 freshman center, finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. He scored five points in the final quarter to help Franklin... Full story »
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Last-minute gifts for the pet lover on your list
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December 21, 2012, 3:30PM
It's not too late to surprise a favorite animal lover or treat yourself to one of these fun, pet-centric presents. Full story »
Sister City Association nurtures relationship between Gresham and Ebetsu, Japan: Friday feature
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December 21, 2012, 1:00PM
The Gresham Sister City Association has a close relationship to its longest-held sister city, Ebetsu, Japan. After 35 years as sister cities, association is doing increasingly more to bring Japanese culture to Gresham residents. Full story »
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Gresham's significant trees stand tall
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December 21, 2012, 7:00AM
Gresham lists 53 trees deemed significant to the city's natural heritage because of their aesthetic beauty, historic connections or locations. Full story »
Police union vs. excessive-force deal; car vs. house: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 20, 2012, 8:52AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines from Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Woodland Elementary donates money for peace pole in memory of Miranda Crockett, 10-year-old who was drowned
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December 20, 2012, 7:00AM
On Wednesday students gave money they raised for a peace pole to Salish Ponds Elementary School, where Miranda went to school. They raised the money after Salish Ponds decided it wanted to honor the girl with a peace pole. Full story »
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Clackamas County events roundup: holiday festivities, classes, concerts
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December 20, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Here is my Thursday roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland. Full story »
Class 6A boys basketball coaches poll: Lake Oswego clear-cut No. 1
By Barlow, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
/December 19, 2012, 9:01AM
Untitled Class 6A boys basketball coaches poll12/19/12RkSchool (1st Pl)Pts.1Lake Oswego (6) 1042Jesuit (1) 973Central Catholic 904Grant86 5Century 726West Linn 617Sunset 488Barlow 42 Full story »
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Tracking painkiller abusers; more wintry weather today: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 19, 2012, 9:00AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines from Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Gresham council appoints former council candidate to vacant seat, says the body is 'ready for diversity'
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December 19, 2012, 7:55AM
Council had mixed enthusiasm for the Mario Palmero, who as a candidate for Position 1 lost the November election. But the 4-to-1 consensus was that council needs to better reflect the Gresham population. Full story »
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Rockwood schools, Portland parks partnering to bring community gardens to east county
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December 18, 2012, 12:00PM
Community gardens are a huge need in the high-poverty, densely populated Rockwood neighborhood, where residents have little access to fresh produce, partners say. Full story »
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Boys basketball: Barlow's Tom Johnson back coaching after surviving a bout with cancer
By Barlow, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
/December 18, 2012, 8:54AM
Barlow is off to its usual good start to the boys basketball season, but this is anything but a usual year for the Bruins’ veteran coach Tom Johnson. In his 27th season on Barlow’s sideline, Johnson is on the road to recovering from tongue cancer. Johnson took a sabbatical from teaching last spring, and won’t return to the classroom... Full story »
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Police reforms go to federal judge; wintry weather today: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 18, 2012, 8:35AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines from Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
No credible threat found at Reynolds High School, but students, parents fearful
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December 17, 2012, 2:04PM
Students are already fearful after Friday's mass shootings in a Newtown, Conn. elementary school, and over a belief that Dec. 21 will mark the end of the world because of the end of the Mayan calendar, a school district spokeswoman said. Full story »
Central Catholic, Lake Oswego win early season basketball tournaments (scores)
By David Douglas, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
/December 17, 2012, 1:53PM
Early season high school basketball action continued this past weekend as teams across the state participated in preseason tournaments and non-league games. The Lake Oswego Lakers cruised to the Red Bluff Holiday Classic championship with a 60-36 win over El Camino (CA). Senior Calvin Hermanson had 20 points to lead Lake Oswego in the title game, wrapping up a three-day... Full story »
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Beaverton police say man arrested during traffic stop on stolen vehicle responsible for about 15 vehicle thefts
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December 17, 2012, 1:10PM
Steven Wayne Brooks, 26, of Gresham, was arrested last week following a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on U.S. 26, according to the Beaverton Police Department. Investigators think Brooks is responsible for about 15 vehicle thefts that have occurred in the Beaverton area since Nov. 1. Full story »
Nike considers expansion options; baby elephant's big debut: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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December 17, 2012, 8:46AM
Catch up on some of this weekend's headlines from Portland and Multnomah County. Full story »
Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events: holiday events, classes,
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December 17, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Here is my roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland. Full story »
Religious leaders at Sunday services confront deadly shootings, preaching messages of hope
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December 16, 2012, 5:55PM
In the wake of two deadly shootings last week -- first at Clackamas Town Center and then at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. -- religious leaders on Sunday told their congregants to defy fear and believe in hope. Full story »
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