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Mar 20, 2019 Sandy Post - News

Olin Bignall pool to temporarily close May 31

Various funding options mulled to cover renovations of recreation facility

Mar 19, 2019 Estacada News - News

Clackamas River Ranger District office will move from Estacada

Forest staff will stay at Industrial Way building through the start of next year before moving to Mt. Hood National Forest headquarters in Sandy

Mar 13, 2019 Sandy Post - News

Emotions run high during talks on aquatic center's future

Sandy City Council searches for pool plan that holds water, will direct staff at March 18 meeting

Mar 13, 2019 Sandy Post - News

Trading up

Local women defy gender norms, succeed in traditionally male-dominated fields

Mar 06, 2019 Sandy Post - News

Sandy High senior joins state school safety effort

Senior Derek Evans tasked with promoting state school safety tip line to students

Sandy Post News

Hoodland levy would help keep fires at bay

Sandy Post - News

To improve staffing, fire district prepares five-year local option levy for May ballot
Gresham Chamber CEO Lynn Snodgrass interviews for Secretary of…

Gresham Outlook - News

Lynn Snodgrass was listed among the five people recommended by the Oregon Republican Party to succeed…
Two hospitalized after semi, car collision

Sandy Post - News

Identities of Thursday, March 14, crash victims remain unknown, semi driver reportedly uninjured
Motorcyclist dies in crash

Sandy Post - News

The crash was second collision at intersection of Highway 26 and Stone Road within two days.
Woman dies in house fire on Lusted Road north of Sandy

Sandy Post - News

A man was critically injured while trying to save his mother from the home fire early Friday morning on…
Jim Hatheway finds niche as new Chamber president

Gresham Outlook - News

Longtime Gresham resident brings genial focus to business-based role in East Multnomah County
Sandy Grade gets national recognition for improvements

Sandy Post - News

School rated in top 20 percent statewide, named model elementary school for 2019
School bus, cars collide in Boring; injuries reported

Sandy Post - News

Crash happened at Southeast Highway 26 and Orient Drive west of Sandy Tuesday morning
Paola's Pizza Barn reopens with new owner, old recipes

Sandy Post - News

Sandyite Denise Overton brings back staple of the community at 38015 Highway 26 space
Hoodland Fire to send levy to voters

Sandy Post - News

Five-year proposal will fund additional personnel, safety for Mount Hood area
'The first smile'

Sandy Post - News

Cedar Ridge Principal's Secretary Kris Scharfenberg revels in helping students navigate school
Neighborhood seeks city sewer services

Sandy Post - News

Jonsrud/Bluff neighbors' petition for local improvement district goes to public hearing
Powder power

Sandy Post - News

Mount Hood snowpack, winter recreation in good place after late-season snow storms
Sandy Mountain Festival board seeks 2019 royalty

Sandy Post - News

Nominations for Sandy Mountain Festival court open until Saturday, March 30
Woman arraigned in connection to Firwood PTA theft

Sandy Post - News

Carey Ann Bell, 37, of Wamic, faces multiple felony charges out of Clackamas County
Angling for family time

Gresham Outlook - News

Fishing advocacy group shares their angling expertise during weekend retreat
Join us for a toast to John Wilson

Gresham Outlook - News

Please join the staff of The Outlook and Sandy Post for a toast to friend and colleague John Wilson, who died…
Oregon Trail schools on two-hour delay for Feb. 26

Sandy Post - News

National Weather Service forecast predicts rise in daytime temperatures, mostly sunny weekend
TriMet debuts Clackamas County bus service changes March 3

Clackamas Review - News

Bus-line changes to affect Oregon City, Clackamas Town Center transit centers
Friend at large

Sandy Post - News

Ombudsman Valerie Wicklund volunteers as a voice for long-term care residents
Business owners, friends, remember community leader

Sandy Post - News

Former Troutdale City Councilor John Wilson was a fixture at the regional cruise-in car show.
Calling All Amazing Kids

Sandy Post - News

We need your help in honoring young people who are making a difference in their communities
Commissioners discuss state of county

Estacada News - News

Transportation, sustainability among topics at the State of Clackamas County event
Love that lasts

Sandy Post - News

Sandy high school sweethearts share stories, love advice in Valentine's Day spirit
Forest Service officials discuss possible removal plans for…

Sandy Post - News

Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration continue invesigation into cause of Jan. 29 crash
Firefighters extinguish garage fire, discover potential criminal…

Sandy Post - News

Police seize, investigate marijuana manufacturing operation at Sandy residence
Sandy man awaits trial for sexual abuse charge

Sandy Post - News

New court date yet to be determined for Joe-Seth Trebor McBean, 37, arrested Dec. 20
Clackamas County mulls fee for vehicles

Estacada News - News

If approved, money from the vehicle-registration fee would be split between county, cities
Sandy man sentenced to 220 months for enticement, children…

Sandy Post - News

Larry Lewis Hudson, 46, took on persona of Brian Johnson, 22, to lure victims in multiple states
Snow showers to remain into next week

Sandy Post - News

Low temperatures to rise above freezing for end of week then drop again by Saturday night
Freezing temperatures close schools

Sandy Post - News

Oregon Trail School District schools remain closed, classes cancelled for Wednesday, Feb. 6
Shultz makes seven on council

Sandy Post - News

New Sandy city councilor sworn in on Feb. 4, completing long understaffed body
Above and beyond

Sandy Post - News

Sandy High School graduation rates rise above state average for second year in a row
Snow likely throughout week

Sandy Post - News

Low temperatures are expected to remain near freezing into next weekend, with at least the possibility of…
Lincoln's coffin replica makes stop in Estacada

Estacada News - News

Estacada Funeral Chapel to host public viewing of coffin replica later this month
Mt. Hood museum announces expansion, fund raising goal

Portland Tribune - News

Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum moving forward with expansion that will almost double its size.

Regional News

Ray plans to step down as OSU president

Portland Tribune - News
Fill 'er up? Rural lawmakers want to see changes at the pump

Portland Tribune - News
Legislature's HR director retires with $12,000-a-month gig

Portland Tribune - News
Merkley: treat asylum-seekers 'with respect and decency'

Portland Tribune - News
PCC earns global honors for fighting climate change

Portland Tribune - News
Coroner still inquiring into Hart family crash

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon offshore oil drilling ban passes state Legislature

Portland Tribune - News
'John Doe' ID'd in alleged carjacking on Hawthorne

Portland Tribune - News
Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' tour lands at the Moda Center

Portland Tribune - News
Initiative would focus on transportation funding

Estacada News - News
In one year, Portland police SROs arrest 17 at schools

Portland Tribune - News
Courtney's apology: 'I must do better'

Portland Tribune - News
Cities, counties: Don't make us pay for records delays

Portland Tribune - News
Educators plan response to legislature's proposed funding

Canby Herald - News
Committee approves vaccine bill, devastating opponents

Portland Tribune - News
Fall back? Nope. Oregonians want to dump daylight saving time switch

Portland Tribune - News
Lawmakers could give service dogs a pat on the head

Portland Tribune - News
Portland teen born in refugee camp is Oregon poetry champ

Portland Tribune - News

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

You want concussion records? Sign away your right to sue

Portland Tribune - News
Battling concussions: Where's the trainer?

Portland Tribune - News
Battling concussions: Solving a funding puzzle

Portland Tribune - News
From powerhouse to jailhouse: A life shattered

Portland Tribune - News
Head injuries push football player's life out of bounds

Portland Tribune - News
Rattling the data shakes out changes

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon's concussion 'haves' and 'have-nots'

Portland Tribune - News
Hawaii taps its culture of caring to battle head injuries

Portland Tribune - News
Rattled: A different path back to the classroom

Portland Tribune - News
Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field

Portland Tribune - News
Schools stumble in dealing with nonsports head injuries

Portland Tribune - News
Did gridiron collisions slam into Randy Casey's life?

Portland Tribune - News
Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated

Portland Tribune - News
The Concussion Gap

Portland Tribune - News
Enforcement of concussion rules sometimes spotty in leagues

Portland Tribune - News
Changing Latino soccer culture

Portland Tribune - News
Checking the blind spot

Portland Tribune - News
Max's law shields young athletes

Portland Tribune - News

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Sports

Sandy softball brings a balanced attack

March 20, 2019 Sandy Post - Sports David Ball

SEASON PREVIEW: Pioneers expect to benefit from a deep lineup in return to the Mount Hood Conference

Sandy girls win halfpipe event at state

March 20, 2019 Sandy Post - Sports Pamplin Media Group

Sydney Stratton takes third in the girls competition, while Keegan Shackleton is second for the boys

March Madness 'expert' picks

Sandy Post - Sports

MARCH MADNESS CONTEST: North Carolina and Gonzaga are the popular choices to make a title run
Sandy boys sweep opening-week matches

Sandy Post - Sports

BOYS TENNIS: A three-set win at No. 2 doubles pushes the Pioneers past Centennial
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on March 1

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the results were huge in Friday action
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on March 2

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the results were huge in Saturday action
Sandy keeps pace early before falling to Central

Sandy Post - Sports

No. 5-ranked Central Catholic hits a flurry of 3s to pull away in the third quarter
High school basketball keeps rolling for March 1

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover on March 1 of the 2019 high school basketball season
March 1 high school basketball scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from March 1 action in the high school season
Sandy rallies past Tualatin for playoff victory

Sandy Post - Sports

The Pioneers come back in fourth quarter to get 65-59 win in Tuesday's state playoff game
Sandy boys stun Barlow in league finale

Sandy Post - Sports

The Pioneers pull off their first win over the rival Bruins in more than 20 years
Sandy boys rally past Tualatin for playoff victory

The Times - Sports

The Pioneers come back in fourth quarter to get 65-59 win in Tuesday's state playoff game
Wrestling Slideshow: 2019 State Tournaments

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out this biggest ever slideshow of wrestling images from the 2019 state tournaments
High school wrestling lives here - check out all our coverage

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

If you love high school wrestling, this is the place to find out what happened across the state
Mt. Hood women lose touch with Titans

Sandy Post - Sports

An eight-minute scoreless stretch buries the Saints in the first half against first-place Lane
Wrestlers score 72 points at 6A state tournament

Sandy Post - Sports

Jack Rademacher and Isaiah Shideler finish third in their weight classes at the state tourney
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on Feb. 22

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the results were huge in Friday action
Roseburg edges past Newberg - again - to win Class 6A state wrestling title

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the state wrestling team scores here, from Class 6A all the way down to Class 2A/1A
Feb. 22 high school basketball scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from Feb. 22 action in the high school season
Sandy crowns two at district wrestling

Sandy Post - Sports

Ford McKinnis and Jake Rademacher win their brackets, Centennial takes the team title
Mt. Hood women stay on the playoff track

Sandy Post - Sports

The Saints climb out of a big first-quarter hole to overcome Linn-Benton, stay among leaders
Sandy girls take down Centennial in overtime

Sandy Post - Sports

Bella Kansala scores nine points in the extra four minutes to keep Sandy alive for a top-half finish
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on Feb. 15

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the results were huge in Friday action
High school basketball keeps rolling for Feb. 15

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover on Feb. 1 5of the 2019 high school basketball season
Feb. 15 high school basketball scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from Feb. 15 action in the high school season
Breaking down the playoff picture

Gresham Outlook - Sports

WEB EXCLUSIVE: A look at the MHC boys and girls playoff chase with two games left

Opinion

Doctor prefers his old tools and methods

February 20, 2019 Sandy Post - Opinion Paul Keller

'Beneath Wy'east' Columnist Paul Keller introduces us this week to longtime mountain resident David Rogers, who is famous for building log homes using old-school tools and methods. Check it out!

1969: World champion women's basketball team takes on Sandy High School players

February 20, 2019 Sandy Post - Opinion Brittany Allen

Direct from the Sandy Post archives, here's a look at some of the stories that were in the headlines from decades past.

Improving graduation rates are cause for applause

Sandy Post - Opinion

The Oregon Trail School District has reason to be proud of its graduation rate for 2017-18. The determination of teachers and…
Home visit law would be cash wisely spent

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP EDITORIAL: The 2019 Oregon Legislature will debate legislation that, if passed, would create a program of voluntary,…
Cougar management: Look back before moving forward

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Jim Akenson, a wildlife biologist and Conservation Director for the Oregon Hunters Association, wants Oregonians to consider the negative…
Sandy Post subscription model reflects value of services

Sandy Post - Opinion

The Sandy Post is launching a paywall for full access to its website beginning Monday. Jan. 21.
Clackamas County vehicle-registration fee needed now

Clackamas Review - Opinion

Clackamas County Chair Jim Bernard: 'We are millions of dollars behind in maintenance - including our local roads in unincorporated areas -…
Clackamas County's free clinic needs your help

Clackamas Review - Opinion

Executive Director Martha Spiers asks for community support for Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Founders Clinic, currently based in Oregon…
SANDY POST EDITORIAL: Mayor-elect Stan Pulliam inherits hefty responsibilities

Sandy Post - Opinion

The Post congratulates Sandy's Mayor-elect Stan Pulliam. We're eager to see what he can accomplish while serving in the city's highest…
LETTER: Re-Elect Bill King as Sandy's mayor

Sandy Post - Opinion

Carl Exner of Sandy says Bill King has the skills and personality to continue leading the community as its mayor.
LETTER: Elect Pamela White in race for Clackamas County Clerk

Sandy Post - Opinion

Katie and Tom Ten Eyck of Sandy say Pamela White would lead with transparency, integrity and accountability as Clackamas County Clerk.
LETTER: Anna Williams is best choice for Oregon House District 52

Sandy Post - Opinion

Richard Vetrone of Estacada appreciates Anna Wiliams' stance on environmental issues.
LETTER: Chrissy Reitz will address Oregon's social and infrastructure needs

Sandy Post - Opinion

Mark Reynolds of Hood River says Chrissy Reitz - a Democrat running for Senate District 26 - will advocate for families and she's a…
LETTER: Sandy needs a mayor with vision; Sandy needs Stan Pulliam

Sandy Post - Opinion

Tim Burch of Sandy says Stan Pulliam recognizes the challenges facing the city and brings a fresh look to those issues.
POST EDITORIAL: Pamplin Media launches Give Local campaign

Sandy Post - Opinion

The Pamplin Media Group hopes to inspire a higher level of giving this holiday season. In Sandy, the recipients of local donations will be…
LETTER: Give the Democrats their super majority in Oregon House

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Walt Trandum is tired of legislative gridlock, and is willing to give a super majority of Democrats a chance.
ENDORSEMENT: Elect Rep. Jeff Helfrich to his first full term

Sandy Post - Opinion

Rep. Jeff Helfrich is a highly qualified candidate who is already hard at work representing the best interests of House District 52.
Re-elect Bill King to another term as mayor

Sandy Post - Opinion

While two strong candidates are running, the Sandy Post enthusiastically endorses Bill King for another term as Sandy mayor.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Oregon Republicans sell out environment

Sandy Post - Opinion

Letter writer Mitch Williams supports Democratic candidates in Oregon's Senate District 26 and House District 52.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Democrats to protect the environment

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Letter writer Mitch Williams of Brightwood supports the pro-environment platform of candidates Chrissy Reitz, D-Senate District 26, and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Chrissy Reitz approaches race with common sense

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Letter writer Jan Tommaso of Sandy encourages a vote for Democrat Chrissy Reitz for Senate District 26.
COMMENTARY: The price of Oregon's failed cougar management

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Oregon voters - primarily from urban counties - passed Measure 18 into law in 1994, prohibiting the use of hounds in the pursuit of…
LETTER: Veterans should vote Buehler for Oregon governor

Sandy Post - Opinion

Letter writer Mark Shull of Sandy encourages fellow veterans to support Rep. Knute Buehler is his campaign to become Oregon's next governor.
Contrary to reports, we are not your enemy

Sandy Post - Opinion

OUR OPINION: Despite what you may have heard, your local newspaper is not your enemy.
JUST IMMIGRATION REFORM:Real solutions set aside fear, embrace shared ambitions

Gresham Outlook - Opinion

Eddy Morales says unwarranted fear and a romanticized view of the past drive today's anti-immigrant mindset. Morales wants to counter that…
No grizzly bears or rattlesnakes,but yes-yikes!-we do have ticks

Sandy Post - Opinion

Sandy Post columnist Paul Keller, author of Beneath Wy'east, is sounding the alarm on the tiny, bloodsucking, disease-carrying predators…

Features

Middle school teacher shares passion for health

March 20, 2019 Brittany Allen

Heather Bannick, 34, has taught physical education at Boring Middle for 7 years

Mt. Hood Lions revive project to promote water safety

March 20, 2019 Brittany Allen

Welches nonprofit club seeks donations, plans event to fund swim lessons for kids

Museum to host evening of high fashion at high altitude

Volunteers will model ski styles from the past 80 years in one hour show on Mount Hood
Like it or not, 'space invaders' headed your way

Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium show focuses on traveling cosmic objects
SHS takes second in speech, debate

Seven of 12 area students recognized as district champions, 10 move on to state
Shear excitement greets salon opening

Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Beauty Room with ribbon-cutting evemt
Remember not to forget to see 'Fuddy Meers'

Sandy actors challenge idea that 'seeing is believing' with 1990s Lindsay-Albaire comedy
Dentist puts quality care at root of business

BeaverBrooke Family Dental final nominee for quarterly Sandy Area Chamber award
Photographer to share shots of feathered friends

Kristin Harris' work will be exhibited by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance
Nurse takes Kim Tinker's role at SHS

Kaley Archibald Goers started with Clackamas County Health position in November
Salon brings cutting-edge color to Sandy store front

The Beauty Room now open in Sandy Town Square, ribbon cutting coming Sunday, March 10
Business owners care for creatures, create community

Barlow Trail veterinary Clinic nominated for quarterly Sandy Area Chamber award
Students speak out to trumpet debate team

Group members run local campaign for National Speech and Debate Day at Sandy High
Thespians deliver March melodrama

Nutz-n-Boltz to perform production written by Boring acting couple, Kelly and Justin Lazenby
Show of friendship playful while poignant in 'Art'

Wolf Pack Theater in Sandy produces play by Yasmina Reza through Sunday, March 10
Photographer gains exposure through show

Aaron Breniman's photographs will be displayed in exhibits countywide through 2019
Matt Moffat: Meeting everyday needs with small-town care

American Family Insurance among three businesses nominated for quarterly Chamber award
Sandy teen to canvas Clackamas County with paintings of motion

Micaiah Meyer, 18, chosen for 2019 county Arts Alliance artists exhibit program
Lions hosts benefit to buy books

Mt. Hood nonprofit organization serves dinner to fund additions to school library
Wolf Pack plays on the 'Art' of friendship

Sandy theater opens dialog about connections with Valentine's Day premiere
Helping Hands celebrates five years of charitable giving

Founder Machel Heldstab shares stories, inspiration behind creation of nonprofit group
Kelso teacher finds Oregon Trail district an ideal match

Heather Farnsworth chose profession after being inspired by her own teachers as a child
Couple puts heart and soul into JT Wise Band

Rootsy, family-based ensemble to play two East Multnomah County shows this week
The importance of being ... authentic

SALT Academy director stays true to spirit of Oscar Wilde classic, which premieres this weekend
Tattoo artists ink deal for business venture

The Pacific NW Tattoo Collective sets up tattoo shop on Pioneer Boulevard in Sandy
Brady's serves up farm-fresh fare to mark opening day

New Proctor Boulevard brats, burgers joint opens with fanfare and a side of fries

Sustainable Life

PCC earns global honors for fighting climate change

March 20, 2019 Pamplin Media Group

Portland Community College has earned Second NatureÃ¢‚¬„¢s Marks of Distinction by reducing emissions.

Want to be a Columbia River Gorge trail ambassador?

March 19, 2019 Pamplin Media Group

Trail advocacy organization stations volunteers at popular trailheads during busy weekends

Oregon offshore oil drilling ban passes state Legislature

Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign Senate Bill 256, which prohibits offshore oil development
In Multnomah County town, only outlaws ski the streets

Until the update, most councilors hadn't realized skiing on Troutdale streets was outlawed.
Music loading zones strike right note for Portland bands

Portland Bureau of Transportation announces Musician Loading Zones outside 16 local venues.
Trains too loud in Woodburn, residents say

Updated report: It would cost an estimated $6 million for Woodburn to pursue a railroad 'quiet zone'
City untangling Willamette Falls, I-205, Highways 99, 43

West Linn City Council also received update from PGE on its plans for waterfront property
Wood Village takes no action banning single-use bags - yet

City may not need to enact prohibition because of proposed state legislation
Committee members want end to clear-cutting near trail

CZ Trail committee members disagree over how to balance recreation and safety
NuScale Power: Rethinking nuclear reactors

An Oregon company is making big waves in the world of nuclear power generation by taking a small approach
Waste-burning firm spreads money chasing carbon cap exemption

Firm's special legislative deal on waste burning may be unraveling under scrutiny
EARTHTALK: Green banking

Dear EarthTalk: After reading an EarthTalk piece on climate divestment, I'm looking to switch my checking and savings accounts to an environmentally…
Three-city Stafford plan will face legal challenge

Tualatin named in the appeal, which was filed by the Homebuilders Association of Metro Portland.
A tiny house hotel with a twist

Slabtown Village combines the past and the present in one of Portland's fastest changing areas.
Supreme Court next? Oregon 'climate kids' suit rejected

Oregon Appeals Court knocks public trust doctrine; Multnomah County seeks to file amicus curiae
Funding flows to Oregon's earthquake early warning system

ShakeAlert, a project of the University of Oregon gets new funding from U.S. Geological Survey.
Disability org: Ban e-scooter parking blocking sidewalks

Disability Rights Oregon ask Portland City Hall to follow ADA requirements for electric scooters.
Woes at Wapato continue

Warehouse? Social service agency? Environmentalists worry that developer Jordan Schnitzer will chop down a three-acre swath of trees meant as a…

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