http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541999062239500 2010-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541999062239500 en-us The city of Wood Village will dedicate its newly remodeled City Hall at 2055 N.E. 238th Drive with a ceremony including a ribbon cutting and unveiling of a commemorative plaque from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Acquired by the newly incorporated city in 1951, the wood-framed, single-story ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542025776516300 2010-02-05 17:37:37 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542025776516300 en-us A jury has found two former Barlow High School students guilty of disorderly conduct for threats posted on a social networking site to shoot, rape and slit the throats of students and staff. Martin J. Varsamas, 18, of Gresham will be sentenced on Feb. 26, with Keith U. Nelson, 18, of Troutdale, to ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542019462710600 2010-02-05 17:36:34 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542019462710600 en-us Brian Lessler was appointed to the Housing Authority of Portland board on Monday, Jan. 25, where he will represent Gresham and East Multnomah County on housing and housing-related issues. Lessler was appointed to the nine-member board by Mayor Shane Bemis to fill one of two Gresham seats on the ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542017850733500 2010-02-05 17:36:18 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542017850733500 en-us The number of Rockwood businesses eligible for grants to improve their storefronts is expected to increase. After considering three options for changing the urban renewal district’s storefront improvement program eligibility area, Gresham redevelopment commissioners favor applying the grants ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542010045513500 2010-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542010045513500 en-us The Gresham-Barlow School District’s classified employees are seeking increases in pay and health benefits and feel the district “has singled them out to bear the brunt of budget shortfalls,” according to a union statement. Representatives of Chapter 8 of the Oregon School ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542009577280800 2010-02-05 17:34:55 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126542009577280800 en-us Changing the agency in control of the Multnomah County jail system requires action from a 15-member Charter Review Committee and, ultimately, voters. As the committee mulls the possibility of asking voters to transfer authority from the sheriff’s office to the county Board of Commissioners, ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541990873797300 2010-02-05 17:31:48 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541990873797300 en-us A fund has been established for a Gresham man shot in the side during what police say was a random shooting at Gresham Players Club on Friday, Jan. 29. Jason E. Chapman, 37, of Gresham is being treated for a collapsed lung and is in the Intensive Care Unit at Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541938366317400 2010-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541938366317400 en-us Sam Collins, owner of The Hangout Sports Bar & Grill, 576 N.E. Burnside Road, is generally a peaceful man. But he notes things could get ugly Sunday, Feb. 7. Although his beloved Indianapolis Colts are favored to beat the New Orleans Saints, Collins knows nothing’s guaranteed in the ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541820992594200 2010-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541820992594200 en-us MONDAY, FEB. 8 Gresham Planning Commission — 6:30 p.m., City Hall, First Floor Conference Center, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Agenda includes a report on an urban forestry plan. For more information, call Tammy Richardson at 503-618-2401. TUESDAY, FEB. 9 Gresham City Council Policy ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541776544924700 2010-02-05 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126541776544924700 en-us Orla Eva Lee Oct. 14, 1922-Jan. 30, 2010 Former East Portland resident Orla Eva Lee, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 30, at her home in Happy Valley, surrounded by family. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Mt. Scott Church of God, 10603 S.E. Henderson ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126540205069832400 2010-02-05 12:34:10 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126540205069832400 en-us The national unemployment rate fell to 9.7 percent in January from 10 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. The nation lost about 20,000 jobs last month, with employment falling in construction, transportation and warehousing. Temporary services and the retail ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126540059328424800 2010-02-05 12:09:53 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126540059328424800 en-us Oregon State Police cited 41 drivers and warned 250 others across the state since the beginning of the year for violating Oregon's new hands-free cell phone law, troopers reported Friday. The law, which requires most drivers to use a hands-free device to talk on the telephone while driving, went ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126523065464822800 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126523065464822800 en-us Movie Gallery Inc., the Wilsonville company that owns Oregon’s Hollywood Video, said Wednesday, Feb. 3, that it had voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the Richmond, Va., U.S. Bankruptcy Court. The decision means the company will close nearly 760 stores across the country. ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516568985642300 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516568985642300 en-us Help plan events at plaza Members of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee are forming a work group to plan and promote community events at Plaza del Sol in Rockwood. Possible ideas include Cinco de Mayo and a multicultural Christmas event. The first meeting is at 5:30 p.m. ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516559450429200 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516559450429200 en-us A local businessman’s proposal could serve as a bridge in transforming a dormant swath of former industrial land in Troutdale into a focal point for athletics, farmers’ markets and community-oriented events. Troutdale resident Junki Yoshida, whose Yoshida Group encompasses several ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516550191053400 2010-02-02 18:51:41 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516550191053400 en-us The target of a murder-for-hire plot is suing the man who wanted her dead for $1 million. The victim, a 60-year-old Washington woman, is suing George Ardizzone, 70, of Phoenix, Ore., for battery, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress A jury in November convicted Ardizzone of ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516530402250100 2010-02-02 18:48:24 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126516530402250100 en-us A pack of cigarettes could cost an extra quarter in Multnomah County if county leaders get their way. Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury, once the top Democrat in the state House of Representatives, was buttonholing her buddies in Salem this week, trying to persuade lawmakers at ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515995166136000 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515995166136000 en-us Constance “Connie” Clo Redlin Sept. 26, 1923-Jan. 27, 2010 East County resident Constance “Connie” Clo Redlin, 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Portland. Viewing hours will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Gresham Memorial Chapel, 257 S.E. Roberts Ave. A ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515844941516600 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515844941516600 en-us The Gresham Outlook welcomes calendar notices for weekly public events and support group meetings in East County. To submit an item, simply send the information to Dateline, The Gresham Outlook, P.O. Box 747, Gresham, 97030; e-mail to chall@theoutlookonline.com; or fax it to 503-665-2187 at least ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515076649061200 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515076649061200 en-us The following is a list of free programs and events being held at East Multnomah County libraries. Call each library or visit www.multcolib.org/events for more information. THURSDAY, FEB. 4 Tiny Tots – 10 to 10:45 a.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. Storytime for children ages 12 ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515048213227300 2010-02-03 00:00:00 http://www.theoutlookonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=126515048213227300 en-us The Gresham Outlook welcomes calendar notices for weekly public events and support group meetings in East County. To submit an item, simply send the information to Dateline, The Gresham Outlook, P.O. Box 747, Gresham, 97030; e-mail to chall@theoutlookonline.com; or fax it to 503-665-2187 at least ...