GRESHAM & EAST COUNTY NEWS

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The city is still in the early stages of drafting its new tree rules, which will address things such as conflicts between trees and infrastructure like sidewalks and power lines and lack of maintenance for public and private. Full story »

On Feb. 12, Jeffrey Grahn, an off-duty Clackamas County sheriff's sergeant, shot his wife and two of her friends at the lounge, then turned the gun on himself. Grahn, 46; his wife, Charlotte, 47; and Kathleen Hoffmeister, 53; died at the scene. Victoria Schulmerich, 53, died Thursday of her injuries.  Full story »

The urban renewal plan doesn't mention a casino, but it includes the 31-acre former Multnomah Greyhound Park, where a pair of Lake Oswego businessmen have said they want to develop a casino. Full story »

A sampling of single-family home sales recorded in Fairview and Troutdale in December.  Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in south Gresham in east Multnomah County in November. Full story »

Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis will give the State of the City address on Wednesday, February 17th at 3 p.m. Full story »

If you've been wanting to share your talents with the East County Area, now's your chance. The first ever East County's Got Talent will be held on April 23rd at Mt. Hood Community College. Full story »

The Historic Downtown Gresham Business Association has started the new year with new officers, board members and the goal of promoting and marketing Historic Downtown Gresham.  Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in central and north Gresham in east Multnomah County in December. Full story »

The Reynolds School Board has narrowed down a list of qualities that the district's new superintendent should possess. The board hopes to find someone to fill the role by mid- to late April of this year. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in east Multnomah County in Troutdale in November. Full story »

The council will hold a work session on how to proceed on Jan. 26.  Full story »

A rare special election will be held this May in Gresham to complete the term of Councilor Mike Bennett, who resigned in June. Ordinarily the city elects its mayor and City Council members in November, and skips a primary election. Full story »

A sampling of single-family home sales recorded in Fairview in east Multnomah County in November.  Full story »

The Gresham City Council has given a green light for city staff to pursue a utility fee and a regional parks district as potential solutions to the city's inability to pay for parks. Full story »

Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis does not support a potential methadone treatment center in the Rockwood area. He has sent a letter to the potential landlord, voicing his concerns. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in east Multnomah County in south Gresham in November. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in east Multnomah County in November. This week: central and north Gresham. Full story »

A series of upcoming meetings will allow community members to weigh in on the Reynolds School District's search for a new superintendent. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in Troutdale and Wood Village in east Multnomah County in October.  Full story »

The board has named Joyce Henstrand, the current executive director of curriculum and instruction, as acting superintendent effective immediately. Full story »

SnowCap Community Charities has been helping families in east Multnomah County for more than 40 years. They have recently seen a huge increase in the number of families requesting assistance and need contributions so that no one has to go without. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in south Gresham in October. Full story »

A sampling of single-family-home sales recorded in central and north Gresham in east Multnomah County from October.  Full story »

The Gresham City Council recently supported revisions to its visionary rental inspection program which began in 2007. Changes include adding nuisance abatement costs and fees to property liens and not allowing landlords to appeal the same violation multiple times. Full story »