The Sandy Post

09/25/2026

Update: The victim in the Gresham murder was 60-year-old Jeff Thompson, who was killed by gunfire

A Gresham murder suspect and a Portland Police dog were both killed in a shootout Thursday morning, Sept. 24, during an attempted arrest. The investigation began just after 7 a.m. […]

09/25/2026

If Estacada voters pass Ballot Measure 3-638 then no new ma*****na industrial companies (production, processing, wholesaling) will be allowed to open

A ballot measure will appear during the upcoming election in which Estacada voters must decide upon the fate of industrial ma*****na production. Ballot Measure 3-638 would block any new ma*****na […]

09/25/2026

Portland officers fatally shot a Gresham murder suspect Thursday morning, Sept. 24. During the shootout police dog Kylo was fatally wounded on what was scheduled to be his final shift

A Gresham murder suspect and a Portland Police dog were both killed in a shootout Thursday morning, Sept. 24, during an attempted arrest. The investigation began just after 7 a.m. […]

09/25/2026

The college is celebrating the milestone with 60 new scholarships, 60 community stories, 60 partnerships recognized

A community college that has served thousands and thousands of students from East Multnomah County and beyond is celebrating an incredible six decades. Mt. Hood Community College is partying throughout […]

09/24/2026

Natalia’s Premium Cakes offers creative, delicious cakes for special occasions. But the business wants to grow, and is currently seeking either a café or commercial kitchen in Gresham to take that next step
Story: https://theoutlookonline.com/2026/09/22/ukrainian-baker-wants-permanent-home-for-natalias-premium-cakes/

09/24/2026

Explore Estacada and discover the nine poems penned by local poets

Did you know there are nine poems posted all across the city of Estacada, encouraging people to explore all the beautiful green spaces while enjoying prose from local writers. Poetry […]

09/24/2026

The bear was spotted this morning by some fishermen. The park is closed as an abundance of caution to ensure the bear has plenty of space to mosey back into more wild spaces

A popular green space for hikers and anglers was closed Thursday, Sept. 24, after some fishermen reported seeing a black bear. Sandy River Park was shuttered by the Sandy Police […]

09/24/2026

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is now open in Gresham, 20 N.W. Burnside Rd. The restaurant had a big party Tuesday, Sept. 22, and is open daily. The location is the second in Oregon, and is employing more than 170 people
Story: https://theoutlookonline.com/2026/09/22/raising-canes-opens-in-gresham-with-ribbon-cutting-chicken-fingers/

09/24/2026

From local farm visits and corn mazes to festive art markets, discover all the best fall activities happening in and around Sandy. Take a look and start planning your cozy autumn weekend:

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09/24/2026

“We ask visitors to practice fire safety. Always make sure campfires are completely out and cold to the touch before leaving.”

Thanks to cooler temperatures and rain on the forecast, fire managers in the Mount Hood National Forest have rescinded public use fire restrictions effective Wednesday, Sept. 23. Three large wildfires […]