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Portland’s Water Bureau Director Resigns at Request of Mapps, Chides City Leadership on the Way Out
On June 28, on his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed its director, Gabe Solmer, the first woman to ever hold the position, on administrative leave. Solmer officially resigned, at the request of Mapps, on July 26. An agreement disclosed by the city shows...
Police Blotter: Arrests made for DUI and disorderly conduct
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department July...
One downtown Portland resident is leaving the neighborhood after living there for about 150 years
An iconic elm tree in downtown Portland is set to be removed by Portland Parks & Recreation to protect community safety, due to significant damage and declining health following recent storms. Officially designated as Heritage Tree No. 1, the elm has stood at 1111 S.W. 10th Ave. since approximately 1870 — when Portland had a population of 90,000 and people commuted by horse. According to a city press release, “This...
Cat Of The Week: Missy (Adopt Me)
Missy is a gentle love who enjoys being petted, especially after she gets to know you and feels the comforts of home. This 4-year-old female would love to meet a kind soul or two to be her next BFF. She's can co-exist with other cats yet she is not bff material. When it's her turn to get attention from her humans, she will chase off other kitties off to steal ALL of your love. Are you looking for a purrfectly adorable house panther who is loyal through thick and thin?
“Voices of Gresham” podcast puts the ‘story in history’
On a hot summer day, Japanese Americans, many of whom had settled in the Gresham area, were told they were being relocated. They had been kept over the summer at the Portland Assembly Center, not knowing of the furious construction that had been going on in the high desert of Idaho. “We were told to pack up and hop on a train.” ...
Clackamas County first responders rescue teen from Sandy River at Dodge Park
A teenager remains in the hospital after Clackamas Fire District firefighters assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Water Rescue Team were deployed July 24 to rescue him from the Sandy River. At around 11:44 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, multiple people called 911 to report a potential drowning in the Sandy River at Dodge Park in unincorporated Clackamas County. A teenage male had reportedly gone underwater and not resurfaced. A...
Portland classical musicians Katie Liu, Katelyn Nguyen excited about NYO-USA experience
Bassoonist Katelyn Nguyen of Portland has participated with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, rehearsing and performing at Carnegie Hall and on tour with other top young musicians. “It was really amazing, a transformative experience,” said Nguyen, a recent Parkrose High School graduate who has once again been named to NYO-USA. “The level of focus there is like no other. When we performed, it was like magical. After we finished, you hear the audience clap so loudly, you know you performed...
Disability Pride Month: Why it matters and how to celebrate
PORTLAND, Ore. — Today marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. While not yet nationally recognized, Disability Pride Month is still celebrated by many people during July to commemorate this victory. Depending on who you talk to,...
Jury convicts Keizer man accused of murdering wife for third time
For the third time in his life, Peter Zielinski was convicted of murdering his wife. A jury unanimously found the 52-year-old Keizer man guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting his claim of extreme emotional disturbance as a defense. ...
Learn about a West Linn couple’s 750-mile run across Ukraine at upcoming info night
Starting in September, West Linn native Tyler Chay and his wife Nikki Chay will run 750 miles through Ukraine over the course of six weeks to raise awareness and funds for community projects that will benefit residents of the war-torn country. To spread the word of their marathon of marathons, the Chays are hosting an event at the Willamette Ale & Cider House — which is owned by the Chay family — Tuesday, Aug. 8. ...
Teenage girl arrested in relation to man found dead near Wilsonville
A teenage girl was recently arrested in connection to a man found dead near Wilsonville last May. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer Kyle Kennedy confirmed in an email that Oscar Lizardo Chaides, a 42-year-old from Salem, was found dead by OSP on May 29. Chaides was found after someone noticed a man lying on the right shoulder of I-5 south near the Charbonneau off ramp, exit 282. Kennedy confirmed that a teenage girl, who has not been named, was arrested in connection to the case. The charges have not been disclosed.
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