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Online, Kevin Dahlgren made a name for himself as a truth-teller willing to push back against liberal Oregon policies that have decriminalized drug use and sought to provide housing before

In journalism, you’re taught to ask “who, what, where, when, why and how?” For Sharon Nesbit, her go-to question for years has been “Well, how did that start?”

Since Winter Storm Uri, the city-owned utility has spent $2 million to better prepare its...

Portland champ Ryan Crouser shatters shot put world record June 28 2021 Ryan Crouser heaved a historic 76-foot 8-inch shot put toss en route to the Tokyo Summer Games. With a roar, a kid from Boring obliterated a track & field world record that has stood for more than three decades. Reigning Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser, 28, smashed Randy Barnes toss by more than 8 inches with a 23.37-meter (76-8) throw during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials last weekend in Eugene. ...

GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) — Gresham Police Chief Robin Sells retired on Friday, effective...

Gresham, Ore., police chief retires Recent report said she fostered a hostile workplace By Associated Press Share: GRESHAM, Ore. — Gresham Police Chief Robin Sells retired on Friday, effective immediately, city officials said Friday. The city of Gresham announced the retirement in a news release and said no further comments would be made at this time. The suburban Portland police chief’s retirement comes after a report released last week showed Sells fostered and permitted a ...

Gresham police chief quits, again, after damning investigative report Updated Feb 19, 2021; Posted Feb 19, 2021 The chief said she was not quitting voluntarily this time, but rather because of the city’s handling of an outside report critical of her leadership. Brent Wojahn/Oregonian file photoLC- The Oregonian Facebook Share Gresham Police Chief Robin Sells resigned again Friday, the second time in eight months, over the city’s handling of an explosive personnel report that was critical...

Race a factor in mistreatment of Gresham deputy city manager Third-party findings show mistreatment of Deputy Manager Corey Falls; police resistance toward equity, inclusion Accusations made by a prominent Gresham city employee about years of mistreatment, harassment and abuse while working at the Gresham Police Department and City Hall have been substantiated by a third-party, independent investigation. Last summer Gresham City Council hired Paula Barran, of Barran Liebman LLP, to lo...

Newly-elected mayors of Portlands suburbs break barriers From the COVID-19 pandemic, to helping small businesses and addressing transportation issues, the mayors see opportunities to work together. Author: Laural Porter Updated: 8:44 PM PST February 5, 2021 PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayors of Gresham, Beaverton and West Linn all have something in common. They are first-term mayors who took office in January and are breaking barriers. Mayor Travis Stovall is the firs...