Clackamas County Commission Report: Dusting off old timber policy to fund new local priorities
By BEN WESTClackamas County Commissioner, Pos. 5 As a local leader in Clackamas, I am actively seeking innovative solutions to the pressing issues of homelessness, mental health, and substance use. These complex challenges require bold, creative approaches, but are also expensive. Sustainable timber policy may offer a significant opportunity for positive change. Empowering the county […]
Andrew Morrison launches campaign for Oregon House District 48
Business and technology professional Andrew Morrison has announced his candidacy for Oregon House District 48, which includes Damascus, Clackamas, Happy Valley, and part of southeast Portland. Morrison, a husband, father, coach, and long-time community volunteer, said his decision to run again is rooted in a desire to bring practical, common-sense leadership to the Oregon Legislature. […]
Gresham Ford opens Oregon’s only Pro Elite Commercial Service Center
Qualifying to host a Pro- Elite Commercial Service Center makes Gresham Ford part of a unique group of Ford-recognized dealers nationwide Gresham Ford celebrated the Grand Opening of their new Ford Pro Elite Commercial Service Center on Friday, October 24th in Gresham. Gresham Ford is the only dealership in Oregon to have obtained the status […]
My Father’s House: Andrea Pickett sat on a bench for 24 hours straight
The nation-wide, live-streamed event became a space for honesty, vulnerability, and connection For 24-hours straight, between noon on October 9th to noon on October 10th, Andrea Pickett, the Executive Director of My Father’s House in Gresham, was sitting on a bench outside, braving the cold, rain, and dark. Why was she doing such a thing? […]
Pink Sistas launches exciting new PINK recycle cart program in Canby
Eye-catching pink recycle carts in Canby will help boost breast cancer awareness A splash of pink is set to brighten neighborhoods in Canby as local nonprofit Pink Sistas unveils its new initiative: Pink Recycle Carts designed to raise awareness for breast health and fund the organization’s programs. Deb Hart, founder of Pink Sistas, shared that this […]
Drake Snodgrass: Man for all seasons
Drake Snodgrass, founder of Drake’s 7 Dees Garden and Landscaping, has built more than gardens—he has cultivated a legacy of beauty, integrity, and faith that has carried him around the world promotingpeace and reconciliation Morning sunlight filters through glass and leaves, the steady rhythm of another workday beginning at Drake’s 7 Dees. For more than […]