(KATU) — Police in Gresham have identified a 16-year-old boy as the suspect in a deadly shooting at Vance Park in January Investigators say Camerino Vides shot and killed 17-year-old Jorge Ovidio Vasquez in an apparent unprovoked attack on Jan Police were called to Vance Park on Southeast 182nd Avenue near Market Street at 4:15 p.m Vasquez was already dead when officers arrived and the suspected shooter had already fled READ MORE: Teen boy identified as person shot and killed at Gresham park Investigators say Vasquez was playing on the futsal court at the park when the shooting happened They did not say if Vides and Vasquez knew one another before the incident nor have they said what they believe may have led up to the shooting Investigators released a mug shot of Vides as well as a surveillance photo of the teen Anyone with information on Vides’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately The public is urged not to approach him as police say he may be armed READ MORE: 1 dead in shooting at Gresham park The first annual Quincy Carter Foundation MVP Baseball Camp sponsored by DeKalb Comprehensive Physical Therapy was held March 16 at Gresham Park The camp hosted more than 65 kids ages 7-12 They were taught the basic skills of baseball “Everybody knows Quincy from his football career but you have to realize he got his first money in baseball,” said Georgia Dugout Hall of Famer Greg Goodwin and we were able to get some amazing coaches out here to make this happen.” Some of the coaches that participated in the camp included former MLB player Marquis Grissom and former McNair High School coach Dion William Former NFL Pro and MLB draftee Quincy Carter was also in attendance helping with drills and teaching the kids new skills “We’re here to support Quincy’s foundation He’s giving back to the community in a baseball way “People need to know more about him and who he is as a person because this means a lot to the community He was once one of these kids that started right here in DeKalb County The camp also had a baseball equipment giveaway in which each kid in attendance received a baseball glove “What’s most important for these kids is learning life lessons through baseball,” said Carter the patience that you must have with any sport and just the other lessons that come with it Each kid that’s at this camp today needs to be taking something away from these hall of famers teaching them today Carter stated that this won’t be the last time that this clinic happens; he said he is planning to have future clinics to help do more for the DeKalb community and website in this browser for the next time I comment GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — Police say the person shot and killed last week at Vance Park was a 17-year-old boy Police were called to the park at 1400 S.E Officers found Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez dead The suspect or suspects had fled the scene before the police arrived Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez responded to the scene shortly after the shooting "I'm obviously very concerned about gun violence in our community but really throughout our county," he said "I have always said that I'm someone that supports our law enforcement efforts and so I really want to make sure that they know that by me being here to see all this very firsthand." He said he would seek justice for the family The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Huffman at frederick.huffman@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Snider at tim.snider@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 25-3314 (KATU) — One person was shot and killed in Gresham on Thursday afternoon The suspect or suspects were gone before police arrived No other information was immediately available On a DeKalb County property where people have worked out and worshipped for decades, an affordable housing initiative is set to move forward as a means of helping lift up households struggling to pay rent in one of America’s fastest-growing cities Project leaders have scheduled a groundbreaking Saturday morning for a $37-million senior housing venture called Solace Grove on 2nd Avenue in unincorporated Decatur.  situated where Second Avenue meets Tilson Road is the site of a former YMCA that’s more recently served as a place of worship The property is just north of Interstate 20 and a Walmart Supercenter about two miles directly south of East Lake Golf Club Solace Grove plans call for 125 new affordable housing options total The main structure will be a three-story new building with 89 apartments plus amenities that include a fitness area six single-story triplexes with six units each are in the works All rentals will have either one or two bedrooms The development team includes Missouri-based national developer Vecino Group healthcare and wellbeing partner UnitedHealth Group and community partners Gresham Park CDC and First Baptist Church Gresham Road All of Solace Grove’s 125 units will be reserved for seniors (ages 62 and older) whose income is at or below 60 percent of the area median income Funding the project is a $15 million investment via Low-Income Housing Investment Tax Credits from UnitedHealth Group plus other tax credit support from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Dekalb County a formerly vacant nine-story building near East Point’s MARTA transit station the developer has built more than 3,000 units of affordable housing to date—including 600 units of permanent supportive housing—across a dozen states Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram   • Decatur news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta) Stay connected with Airtel’s international roaming plans as you explore the top 10 places to visit and things to do in Gresham ensuring seamless communication while discovering the city’s natural beauty It offers a wonderful mix of small-town charm Whether you’re spending a weekend or planning an extended stay in Gresham Immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese garden Here are our picks for the top 10 things to do in Gresham Begin your Gresham explorations at the serene Gresham Japanese Garden This 3/4-acre oasis in Main City Park features classic Japanese elements like: Lush plantings that change with the seasons or second-generation Japanese American residents Stroll the winding paths and let the outside world melt away Entry is free from sunrise to sunset daily This popular spot sits atop an extinct volcano Several trails wind through the 46-acre park to the summit viewpoint you’ll pass through forests of Douglas fir and Western red cedar Picnic tables dot the trails – perfect spots for a trailside lunch watch for wildlife like black-tailed deer and soaring red-tailed hawks soak in panoramic vistas of Gresham and beyond to Portland and the Cascade Mountains 40-mile multi-use path that links Gresham to Portland and other nearby communities Hop on the trail in Gresham and head west toward Portland Or go east and skirt the edge of Powell Butte Nature Park Access the trail at Main City Park or the Linnemann Station Trailhead This 1930s gem features a classic marquee and an elegant lobby with art deco touches from the latest blockbusters to indie films The theatre also occasionally hosts live performances Matinee prices make an afternoon at the movies an affordable treat Some of Gresham’s best bites can be found at the city’s food cart pods The largest cluster sits at NE Division St and NW Eastman Pkwy Taqueria Los Punales – known for its slow-cooked pork carnitas and crave-worthy salsas Siam Kitchen – the pad kee mao (drunken noodles) bursts with garlicky goodness or get your meal to go and head to Main City Park The pod is open daily from late morning to evening Dive into Gresham’s pioneer past at the Gresham History Museum the museum’s exhibits tell the story of early settlers drawn by fertile farmland and a burgeoning lumber industry A trunk brought over the Oregon Trail by the Rollins family in 1860 Hand tools used to build Gresham’s first schoolhouse Historic photos of significant Gresham places and people The museum is run by the Gresham Historical Society Volunteers are on hand to share their knowledge of Gresham’s history Golfers won’t want to miss the chance to play 18 holes at Persimmon Country Club the par-71 course offers rolling fairways and stunning views of Mt Water hazards keep things challenging on several holes The club’s practice facilities are top-notch recharge with a hearty Reuben or turkey club at the clubhouse grill you’re sure to find accommodations to fit your needs and budget book online in advance and check for package deals Gresham’s parks provide ample spaces to picnic In addition to Main City Park and Hogan Butte Red Sunset Park – features sports courts Gradin Community Sports Park – offers soccer fields Gresham Woods Park – has hiking trails through towering evergreens and a nature play area Many parks have restrooms and drinking fountains also have reservable picnic shelters for larger gatherings don’t miss the Gresham Arts Festival This free event fills historic downtown with artists and more by 150+ Pacific Northwest artists Live music ranges from bluegrass to jazz to rock Watch performances by local dance troupes and theatre groups Kids can get creative with hands-on art activities The festival runs for one Saturday from 9am to 5pm From tranquil gardens to mountain vistas to vibrant downtown festivities, Gresham offers myriad ways to enjoy your stay. As you explore the area, stay connected with Airtel’s Postpaid international roaming plans Home : Bikes : Bike Parking : TriMet park & ride closure makes room for new East County Library next to Gresham City Hall June 13, 2023 by The Gresham City Hall Park & Ride will close permanently on June 16 to allow Multnomah County to build a new 95,000-square-foot library A partnership between TriMet and Multnomah County will soon breathe new life into an underused park & ride in Gresham the Gresham City Hall Park & Ride will close as Multnomah County prepares the site for the new East County Library People who use the Gresham City Hall Park & Ride can move to the nearby Gresham Parking Garage at the Gresham Central Transit Center adjacent to the MAX Blue Line station and stops for the FX2-Division and several other bus lines the Gresham Parking Garage is our largest parking facility in Gresham with enough vacant spots to accommodate new riders With potential to revitalize an underused parcel of land next to TriMet’s Gresham City Hall MAX Station, the agreement with Multnomah County was made possible through TriMet’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) program The program looks at opportunities that will sustain regional growth invigorate communities and increase transit ridership Multnomah County agreed to purchase two-thirds of the TriMet-owned park & ride with an eye on developing a flagship library in East Multnomah County where roughly 40% of the county’s population now resides will rival Multnomah County’s Central Library in size and feature community amenities like an auditorium and public plaza Recharging underused facilities and TriMet-owned properties so they can better meet the needs of the community while promoting transit use is central to what Transit-Oriented Development does While TriMet’s top priority will always be getting people to their destinations safely we also see opportunities to help encourage mixed-use development Rather than allowing them to sit partially empty TriMet wants to ensure our riders’ greater needs are addressed by bringing housing recreation and destinations closer to where they ride The partnership with Multnomah County is a start in rethinking how to make the most of property owned by TriMet—especially that which is not needed for transit use the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $315,000 grant award to TriMet to conduct studies around potential development opportunities at two other park & rides community-focused investments and transit accessibility © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) TriMet Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInDEKALB COUNTY (Atlanta News First) - A large tree fell Tuesday morning in a DeKalb County neighborhood The tree blocked Gresham Road between Zane View Drive and Boulderview Drive in Gresham Park knocking out power to residents in the area but she said she wasn’t surprised the tree fell because her neighborhood is filled with mature trees that tower above their homes “I do get my tree people to come check on my trees annually but I hope everybody checks that like I do too,” said Hareymma Crews spent nearly three hours working to remove the tree and repair the lines. According to Georgia Power’s outage map In a previous interview with Atlanta News First, arborist Tyler Baxter of Boutte Tree talked about the importance of caring for the trees that surround your home He recommended that homeowners do yearly inspections and maintenance of their own trees Maybe taking a little bit of weight off specific limbs that are extended,” Baxter said “Part of responsible management is tree removal and then hopefully tree planting after that.” Homeowners can find certified arborists by visiting the Georgia Arborist Association website here. To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Online” button on the department’s homepage or register in person at any of the locations listed below: For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov from 12 pm – 1:30 pm Audit Oversight Committee MeetingLocation - Virtual Zoom Meeting © 2019 DeKalb County. All Rights Reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement The Nature Conservancy of Georgia and Atlanta Regional Commission are collaborating on a community engagement process designed to develop a shared vision of the 3,500-acre South River Forest The effort will begin this spring and include a website and group tours where residents and other key stakeholders can visit the forest and provide feedback about the area’s future The Nature Conservancy of Georgia is receiving planning and technical assistance for the project through ARC’s Community Development Assistance Program “The South River Forest is one of the largest unspoiled forested areas left in the Atlanta metro area,” said Deron W executive director of the Nature Conservancy of Georgia “It’s critically important that we hear from a diverse group of residents government officials and other stakeholders as we develop a vision for South River’s future.” The South River Forest is an important greenspace that protects the South River watershed in southeast Atlanta and southwest DeKalb County “The South River Forest plays a critical role in our region’s ecology and offers enormous potential as a regional destination for hiking and much more,” said Samyukth Shenbaga Managing Director of Community Development at ARC “This effort is of great importance to both the City of Atlanta nd DeKalb County which are committed to preserving the South Forest in a way that accommodates sustainable development and encourages conservation of this precious natural resource.” The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the official planning agency for the 11-county Atlanta Region Henry and Rockdale counties as well as the city of Atlanta and 74 other cities The Atlanta Regional Commission serves as a catalyst for regional progress by focusing leadership attention and planning resources on key regional issues ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. 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Learn more Copyright © 2025 Atlanta Regional Commission Gresham Park will soon receive a facelift to help attract youth into the sport; county officials and community members hosted a ground breaking ceremony July 1 at the park to announce $4.5 million in planned improvements to the park “Gresham Park has a long history of having talent in our park a long history of dedication from coaches and parents and excited kids we’re now going to have the fields to go with it,” said Tellis Holloway president of baseball for the Gresham Park Athletic Complex located at 2466 Bouldecrest Road in Decatur Improvements to the park include installing synthetic turf on all baseball fields and the football field; installing new fencing; and concession stand improvements The project is made possible from nearly $3 million in SPLOST funding; in 2017 more than 70 percent of DeKalb voters approved the first-ever Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that will produce approximately $388 million for needed projects in the county including $37.5 million for parks and recreation improvements through 2024 The Atlanta Braves Foundation also donated $1.5 million for the park’s enhancements “This the heart of a lot of the work that were hoping to do,” said Danielle Bedasse director of community affairs and executive director Atlanta Braves Foundation “We have some of our players currently in our minor leagues that have come through Gresham Park…and we hope to see many more.” who played two years of his career with the Atlanta Braves also expressed his sentiments on the importance of the project Gresham Park was a rival to the baseball community he grew up in near College Park “I would like to give a big shout out to the Atlanta Braves who really supported me and my organization in making this possible,” said Grissom founder of Marquis Grissom Baseball Association a nonprofit which helps underprivileged youths in the Atlanta area play baseball “I think we will definitely be able to attract more kids now We ‘ve got a great playing surface and new environment.” District 3 DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson who put $1.1 million of district funds into the project along with other enhancements to the Gresham area said “You’re helping young people get to the next level…You all have not given up on these kids in making a difference,” to the project’s partners and supporters in the community Johnson said the park will ultimately be part of a connectivity project to a recently acquired nearby 140-acre property that will be transformed into a namesake Michelle Obama Park; the parks will be connected with trails to Barack Obama Elementary School on Gresham Road via the Michelle Obama Trail The trail network will ultimately connect Bouldercrest to east Atlanta Beltline all the way to Stonecrest With the upcoming Gresham Park and area improvements Holloway said the community is now tasked with getting the youth more involved “We’ve got to get out in our community and attract more kids than ever before,” said Holloway sitting home doing nothing…We’ve got to do a better job of getting our kids in these recreational parks in our community; and with projects like this such as getting new fields and making this an attraction we can make that happen.” Gresham Park houses the nonprofit Gresham Park Baseball and Softball Association whose program operations “consist of teaching boys and girls ages 3 through 16 baseball and softball skills as well as shaping their minds and molding their character through extensive mentoring,” according to its website Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes Portland General Electric will be performing maintenance work that will require a full closure of the Springwater Corridor Trail (Gresham) Portland General Electric will be performing maintenance work that will require a full closure of the Springwater Corridor Trail between SE 100th Ave and 101st Ave on Monday If you have questions about the November 25 closure DJ’s ElectricalProject Manager & DesignerOffice 360-666-8070Cell 503-915-9943 There will be a trail closure along the Springwater Corridor (see map below) on 8/5 and 8/6, and again on 8/29 and 8/30 due to PGE maintenance activities.  Detour routes for pedestrians and bicycles will be provided. For more information, contact Jason Nichols jason.nichols@pgn.com The Springwater Corridor is the major southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop which was inspired by the 1903 Olmsted plan of a parkway and boulevard loop to connect park sites The eventual developed trail will be over 21 miles long the trail is well separated from the public road one of the last free-flowing streams in Portland's urban area the trail criss-crosses the stream on its course to the Willamette River The Corridor connects several parks and open spaces including Tideman Johnson Nature Park The Springwater Corridor is a multi-use trail The paved surface is generally 10-12 feet wide with soft shoulders The hard surface trail is designed to accommodate walkers Equestrian use is more common east of I-205 where a separate soft surface path meanders away from the main trail where topography allows Most of the wildlife found along the Corridor are those species capable of co-existing with humans Less developed areas support greater diversity Himalayan blackberry used to dominate much of the Springwater landscape It is a non-native plant and so invasive that it chokes out native plants Over a decade of projects have helped control invasive plants and improve wildlife habitat Look beneath the PGE transmission lines for new plantings of native shrubs and small trees such as red-osier dogwood Some of the adjacent natural areas such as Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and Beggars-tick Wildlife Refuge feature a wide variety of habitats including open water and forested wetland; Powell Butte Nature Park features open meadow with stands of orchard trees and forested slopes below; and Tideman Johnson Natural Area contains a small riparian woodland Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor are intertwined with at least 10 trail bridges over the creek The creek was once host to abundant native fish populations Following a series of floods in the mid-1990s the City of Portland began acquiring properties in the Johnson Creek floodplain and opportunities for wildlife observation along the Corridor Ongoing streambank restoration will improve habitat and water quality for threatened fish species The Springwater Corridor is a former rail corridor; the Springwater Division Line was developed for rail service in 1903 under a joint ownership with Portland General Electric and the Portland Railway Light and Power Company the company had six electric plants and 161 miles of rail carrying 16,000 passengers each year on a citywide system the rail hauled farm produce to Portland markets It was at this time it acquired the name Springwater Line probably because of the planned connection to the community of Springwater on the Clackamas River It was also known as the Portland Traction Company Line Many communities developed along the Springwater Line including Sellwood Towns that developed along the line include Milwaukie the Springwater Line was the linkage between these communities the rail corporation developed destination parks along the line such as Oaks Amusement Park on the banks of the Willamette River in Sellwood drawing thousands of passengers each weekend Passenger service was discontinued in 1958 Much of Springwater Corridor was acquired by the City of Portland in 1990 with additional acquisitions by Metro in the following years Master planning for the Corridor began in 1991 and included input from community members including Portland Department of Transportation; Oregon Department of Transportation; the cities of Gresham and Milwaukie; Metro; Clackamas and Multnomah counties; the 40 Mile Loop Land Trust; and the Johnson Creek Corridor Committee Construction of the initial Portland segment was completed in September 1996 The trail through Gresham was built in 1996 and an additional mile east of Gresham was built in 2000 With the completion of a 3-mile segment from SE Ivon to SE Umatilla Streets (known as Springwater on the Willamette) in 2005 the part of the trail within Portland is nearly complete.  In 2019, thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond Bridge #48 near the Johnson Creek Boulevard trailhead at SE 45th Avenue and Johnson Creek Boulevard was replaced and Bridge #140 near Circle Avenue received new decking.  See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Request an ADA accommodation or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service: 711 503-823-4000  Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | 口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad | Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me Awewen Kapas | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या Gresham Park stakeholders got their wish March 3 when the DeKalb County Board of Education decided to change the location of a new school building Instead of constructing a new Gresham Park Elementary School building at the site of the building the school board voted to build the new school at the site of the current Clifton Elementary School “We actually build the schools for the communities that will be served,” said DeKalb School Superintendent Mike Thurmond School Board member Michael Erwin said he became aware of community opposition when residents asked That’s when the school district “decided to start over from scratch” in planning the new school building After public meetings in October 2013 and December 2013 6 authorized the school district to explore the use of the Clifton Elementary School site for the future Gresham Park Elementary School School district personnel sought and received approval from the Georgia Department of Education; conducted required public notification meetings; and prepared a cost estimate review for additional design The site change will cost the school district approximately $1.8 million The extra costs are due to the staged demolition of the Clifton Elementary building; adaptation and engineering of the prototype school to the Clifton site; civil engineering; and projected escalation of construction costs due to a later start date “The community is behind it 100 percent,” Erwin said about the new building location The Gresham Park site wasn’t right for a 21st century school.” president of the Gresham Park Community Association said school district leaders “heard the stakeholder concerns and they took that to heart Thurmond’s administration heard the concerns unlike the previous administration “I believe those that were making decisions at that time didn’t fully understand the location.” The original decision to rebuild Gresham Park Elementary at the site of the current building was made based on number of students “They did not know the community,” Jennings said want what’s best for the students in the entire area,” Jennings said “The old Gresham Park Elementary location was not the best location it would create a “horrific traffic problem” to have a larger school in the neighborhood “The location at Clifton is the best site because of the flexibility,” Jennings said Three different roads lead into Clifton which is much better for the traffic in the Gresham area.” the school district’s chief operations officer “We are absolutely convinced that this is the best site for the school.” Wilkins said “access is superior” and the Clifton location has a park and community center “We will be able to leverage those buildings,” he said While the building will be state-of-the-art stakeholders “have to understand that there is a big difference between the school and the building–the school being who’s in the building and what resources you have in the building and the building being just the brick and mortar,” Jennings said Jennings said Gresham stakeholders “have to make sure that we…are in on the building and the school–what we want it to look like [and] what resources will be offered at the location.” You can’t stop the waste of any government project New school with a two hour response time for police Crime is on the rise in the area and no one seems to care The new school doesn’t change the outlook for the students that will attend With all due respect to those who have commented I would ask that they visit our Gresham Park ES’s to learn firsthand what great things our students are doing and will continue to do when the new school is built there may be a lot of “unfortunate” events happening in our community but where in our nation isn’t that the case It’s all about what community members choose to continually advocate for as to how successful a community will be an optimist and a very visible and vocal advocate for education here and throughout DeKalb I say our community deserves this planned new school the children attending it WILL be successful IF everyone continually does their part to make it so I noticed the old Gresham Park Elementary School has been taken down Does anyone know what they will do with that land Yes the old Gresham Park ES was in the community it didn’t can any traffic issues I attened Gresham Park ES back in the 70’s my daughter attended in the 90’s and there was not an issues then It would have been great to have it back in it’s original place What will be happening to Clifton elementary First look inside pFriem Family Brewers Milwaukie taproom Breakside Brewery wants to develop Lot 10 at the Gresham Vista Park into a production facility and includes a natural wooded area and the man-made McGill Reservoir on its northern border and is surrounded by a semiconductor fabrication facility on a relatively flat plateau Breakside is proposing an innovative development at Gresham Vista Lot 10 that would have an outdoor recreational area with food trucks and other amenities on top of the public taproom and industrial brewery and distribution/packaging HUB The wooded areas and the reservoir would be preserved to sustain a more rustic that would at the same time increase the viability of future commercial development at the adjacent Lot 11 as a result of the development of Lot 10 Breakside Brewery planned Gresham property “We are excited to be able to continue to meet customer demand for our beers not only allowing us to build a new brewery but also create a unique destination for beer lovers that is also family- and dog-friendly,” said Scott Lawrence Gresham Vista Business Park was acquired by the Port of Portland in 2011 and has developed as a manufacturing and logistics base in the heart of Gresham The transaction includes commitments to the Port’s focus on shared prosperity for area residents in the amount of $250,000 toward two initiatives that will directly benefit under-served members of the community The contribution is currently targeted to be allocated towards: Hood Community College to provide scholarships to low-income students to study food and beverage industry entrepreneurship Downtown Rockwood Community Development Corp o Support to the Rosemary-Anderson program that trains youth for opportunities in food service and entrepreneurship o Create food cart opportunities for micro-restaurant entrepreneurs “The addition of Breakside will not only be a wonderful amenity for the entire community,” said Keith Leavitt Chief Trade and Equitable Development Officer of the Port of Portland “but we are especially pleased how this will create opportunities across Gresham and East County through partnerships with Mt Hood Community College as well as the Rockwood community.” “This project fits perfectly at Gresham Vista which is the gateway to our community,” said Shannon Stadey Economic and Development Services Director with the City of Gresham “It is an excellent example of the type of project that not only adds family wage jobs for our residents but also supports growth of a local company that is committed to the Gresham community.” rendering of Breakside Brewery’s proposed Gresham taproom About the Port of Portland: Established in 1891 by the Oregon Legislature the Port of Portland owns four marine terminals The mission of the Port is to enhance the region's economy and quality of life by providing efficient cargo and air passenger access to national and global markets A pacific northwest based webmag covering the craft beer and cider industry BlogContactAbout Multiple restrictions are in place, including a restroom closure and scheduled water system repairs at Oxbow Regional Park. See our alerts page before planning your visit Enjoy free parking at Oxbow Regional Park on Jan 20; March 20; April 17; May 15; June 19; July 17; Aug Reservations are accepted one day to nine months in advance Reserve your campsite online Before reserving, please become familiar with the particulars of your chosen site, including the size of the tent pad area and the type of equipment that you may bring to the park. Site details and tent pad sizes can be viewed online by clicking on the site name Violators of these or any other park rules are subject to citation and/or eviction The Group Camp area is available to specific organizations including Group Camp may also be available to groups without official nonprofit designation that serve people who have been systematically excluded from access to public green spaces corporate retreats or for-profit activities If you are unsure if your group qualifies for Group Camp please contact the Oxbow Park office at 503-663-4708 Staff may ask you to provide proof of your organizational operating structure or status before confirming your reservation All decisions regarding Group Camp reservations are made by the facility managers at the location of the reservation Reservations are accepted 15 days to nine months in advance Make a group camp reservation You may reschedule your reservation to another available date for a non-refundable $20 fee if you do so at least 7 days before your event You will receive a refund only of paid permit fees if you cancel your reservation 30 days or less before the reserved date Reservations are accepted up to nine months in advance Whether your roots in the region run generations deep or you moved to Oregon last week you have your own reasons for loving this place – and Metro wants to keep it that way Help shape the future of the greater Portland region and discover tools services and places that make life better today More subscription options GRESHAM, Ore. — A teenage boy was stabbed during a fight in Red Sunset Park on Tuesday, and according to witnesses the victim was a 17-year-old. Police were called to the park at about 6:20 p.m. Gresham police said the victim was seriously injured from two stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. They said the teen is expected to survive. Leslie, who lives near the park, asked us not to use her last name for her safety. She says she heard a commotion and looked out from her patio deck to see a group of teens fighting. "Iwalked onto my back patio and the guy was laying on the ground and two gentlemen were stomping at his face," she said. Leslie says she ran over and yelled at the teens, who then ran away. "Saw that there was a stab wound, and I immediately applied pressure and just told him to keep talking to me," the mother of four told KATU's Chris Liedle. "His eyes were very, very swollen." Meanwhile, another neighbor heard the fight and walked over. She says the victim's girlfriend was hiding in the bushes and mouthed for her to call police. "I walked up and saw the victim laying in the grass with the stab wound, and a gun laying near him," the neighbor said. Police said they believe the stabbing was related to a marijuana deal. They said they found a handgun at the scene, but it doesn't appear it was used. Police are looking for four suspects ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old who fled the park on foot. Watch All Subscriber Events NASCAR SERIES The long-time home of the World Crown 300 first opened in 1967. Gresham Motorsports Park and its property has been sold and will no longer be used as a racing facility made the announcement on his Facebook page stating the sale of the property would close during the month at March “I’m not at liberty to say who the buyer is or what they’re going to do with the track but I’m sad to advise the facility will not be used in the future for the purpose it was designed for,” Gresham posted the facility hosted a pair of races for the NASCAR Grand National Series (now known as the NASCAR Cup Series) The track was dormant for most of the 1970s but returned to the forefront of the southeastern short track racing scene in the 80s then named Georgia International Speedway under new ownership 1983 also saw the birth of the track’s signature event Dick Trickle won the inaugural World Crown pocketing $50,000 after finishing ahead of Mike Eddy and Bob Senneker THE THIRD TURN: 1983 World Crown 300 Many of the all-time greats are former World Crown winners Joining Trickle on the list of former race winners are Darrell Waltrip Preston Peltier and Casey Roderick among others THE THIRD TURN: World Crown Central The facility changed hands (and names) several times over the years before Gresham purchased the venue in 2008, giving it the name Gresham Motorsports Park. Under Gresham, the track enjoyed a revitalizing facelift, with new grandstands and infrastructure. Gresham Motorsports Park hosted three NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (now ARCA Menards Series East) events during this timespan, with Ty Dillon, Max Gresham and Kyle Larson winning those races. Roderick won the final World Crown in 2014, passing Kyle Grissom on the final lap for the victory. The track would then announce it would not be hosting a season in 2015. The venue hoped to return to action in May 2020 with the Peach State Classic. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the event until October before it was ultimately canceled. Chase Elliott celebrates his win in the 2012 World Crown 300. A young Stephen Nasse started on the pole for the World Crown 300 in 2011. Daniel Hemric (98) battles side-by-side with D.J. Vanderley during a Southern Super Series event at Gresham Motorsports Park in 2013. Bubba Pollard tests at Gresham Motorsports Park ahead of what was hoped to be the Southern Super Series' return to the venue in 2020. When we last checked in on the redevelopment of Moreland Plaza shopping center in April last year putting drones in the air to illustrate the site’s enormity it was little more than bare dirt and the rubble of former department stores After breaking ground in the first quarter of 2023, the Moreland & Custer project by partners Empire Communities and Trammell Crow Residential has razed the boarded-up, 1960s strip center and erected the bulk of its multifamily rental component, now called Allora Eastland The site in question spans roughly 32 acres—or 10 acres larger than Centennial Olympic Park for context—directly south of East Atlanta Village Moreland & Custer’s scope calls for 674 housing units Building permits indicate the community will be broken down into 260 townhomes and 414 multifamily units with surface parking serving each standalone building Allora Eastland expects to see its first move-ins in May at a location the company describes as being “just minutes away from Atlanta’s top attractions.” As an incentive six weeks of free rent is being offered for 15-month leases on some apartments.  Listed rents start at $1,570 monthly for one-bedroom one-bathroom units with 808 square feet right now priciest options are renting for $2,288 and up which gets two bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,233 square feet Perks of the community are listed as open-concept floor plans and a “tech lounge” that includes a conference room The site’s former shopping center had been mostly vacant for years. Three years ago national multifamily developer Alliance Residential Company planned a 500-home venture Site work is being finished on Empire Communities’ portion of the acreage but vertical construction has yet to begin At the corner of Moreland and Custer avenues the project’s new retail building would consist of roughly 20,000 square feet of leasable space per plans filed with the city. Cleanup and greenspace implementation on Intrenchment Creek which snakes along the property to the east Have a look at where construction stands today—and where it’s planned to eventually be headed—in the gallery above April 30: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that six months—and not six weeks—of free rent was being offered as an incentive.] • East Atlanta news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)  https://www.pressregister.com/state-sports/atlanta-braves-no-1-prospect-michael-harris-chip-old-alcorn-state-block-6263247378c81 Local news coverage is critical for a strong and vibrant community local publications are dying because of monopolistic Big Tech Over 30% of all newspapers are expected to close within the next three years Help support local news by making a donation today You would be supporting a local institution founded upon principles of integrity and strong editorial standards and have roots embedded in our local community Realtime Radar Hourly Forecast 7-Day Forecast Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather If you are an existing Print subscriber click HERE for your login info you can also easily register or login with an existing Google you can also easily use an existing Google User Help/Support Page Copyright floyd@pressregister.com © Copyright 2025 The Clarksdale Press Register, 123 Second Street - Clarksdale, MS 38614  | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy The latest project by a seasoned Atlanta homebuilder offering proximity to a “magical” greenspace and relatively low (but certainly not dirt-cheap) ITP townhome prices is starting to take shape southeast of downtown a little less than two miles south of East Atlanta Village Aerial imagery from three weeks ago shows that four buildings at The Parc have topped out the project borders 28-acre Glen Emerald Park which marketing materials have described as “a magical escape right in the middle of Atlanta.” The park features a half-mile trail around a bird-magnet lake Townhome options at The Parc will stand either two or three stories Following a $5,000 discount, the least expensive option available is asking $399,900 (plus $250 monthly HOA dues) for three bedrooms and three bathrooms with an additional bathroom included.   and Lancaster—range between 1,400 and 1,900 square feet More than a dozen units are under contract now Designs are variously described as “the modern farmhouse style meets modern townhome,” “rustic-urban,” and “Modern Prairie.” Or as the official spiel puts it: “A relative to the modern farmhouse style the contemporary Prairie trend replaces the farmhouse’s industrial elements with primitive ones.” Elsewhere in Atlanta, Brock Built has made headlines with a townhome project in traditionally underserved Bankhead, Ten29 West, where prices flirted with $800,000 before more recently dropping See where the homebuilder’s foray into DeKalb County stands now in the gallery above.  Twitter / Facebook  When Tomiko Takeuchi walked by Gresham’s Japanese Garden, nestled in Main City Park, 12 years ago with her gardener who confesses “I’m no gardener,” used her connections with the Gresham Sister City Association to raise funds and round up volunteers who most definitely is a gardener and a contractor and then some went to work repairing a 35-year-old garden that had fallen into serious disrepair the three-quarter acre Tsuru (Japanese for crane) Island is described as “amazing” and “very calming” and a place where someone can sit on one of the five garden benches and “be transported.” The laughter and joyful banter among the volunteers reverberate HERE IS OREGON: HereisOregon.com | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok The story of how there came to be a Japanese garden in Gresham in the first place has its roots with two farmers Ed Fujii and Kaz Tamura were working with the city in the 1970s on city parks and decided “maybe we can do something here,” Takeuchi says of the property adjacent to the Springwater Trail and encircled by Johnson Creek They brought in wheelbarrows full of rocks from the Clackamas River and made a garden out of a small island without someone specifically watching over it the garden lost its luster and became the mess Card saw when he and Takeuchi visited it “I never would have guessed it would grow into what it is today,” Takeuchi says Card could, though. He had a vision, and in 2014, after 4,500 hours of volunteer work and dozens of donations (the garden’s centerpiece, a lace leaf maple, was a gift from someone who no longer wanted the tree) and grants, the restored garden was completed “May is absolutely the best month,” he says pointing out the lush greenery and vibrant colors of the plant life And the best way to experience the current iteration of Tsuru Island keep calm thoughts and look at the little stuff.” Stuff such as the haiku on the pavilion (made from donated wood) used for tea ceremonies the variegated hand-cut bluestone in the path the sand garden depicting an ocean’s waves All are the result of the volunteer workers the garden is in some ways outgrowing its island home Ebetsu (Gresham’s Japanese sister city) Plaza replaced part of the Main Street Park parking lot and includes cherry trees from J And in a greenhouse run by the garden volunteers bonsai classes are conducted and nursery skills are taught to special needs students to help train them for employment after they graduate A three-person board of directors oversees it all but it’s the volunteers — they’re all volunteers “We have 35 really solid volunteers,” Card says Card estimates it takes up to 700 volunteer hours a month to keep the garden maintained who worked 18 years at the Portland Japanese Garden as a tour guide says there’s a “camaraderie among all of us A majority of the volunteers are 55 and over started helping in March through his company “It’s cool to get involved in the community.” No sooner does Dickson say the volunteers love to hear the “wows” from new visitors when a family of four with two young children walks in When she determines it is their first time on Tsuru Island Volunteer Mary Taylor cares for the garden’s turtle — named Kamekichi — made of moss-covered stones she had a bench in the garden dedicated to him It just so happened to be right by the turtle and when they asked her if she wanted to be the turtle’s caretaker Card — Takeuchi says he “is the garden” — always has a long to-do list and now it stretches out for 25 to 50 years into the future the Gresham Japanese Garden will host the North American Japanese Garden Conference That means the gutting and renovation of an old double-wide trailer into a resource center complete with Japanese-style architecture needs to be finished by August Personalized pavers around the resource center are being sold — $125 for small $1,500 for large — to create an endowment to maintain the garden for when Card is 76 and shows no signs of slowing down but he says he wants there to be a smooth transition when he’s no longer as active and to achieve what he’s envisioned for 25- and 50-year plans visitors can take Takeuchi’s advice and enjoy what she calls “a very calming experience.” Gresham Japanese Garden activities director Watering is tricky during a heat wave – or more specifically This largely depends on the ability of your soil to hold water or sandy soils will all perform differently Portland Japanese Garden Website: japanesegarden.org (enter through Main City Park off Powell and Main) Website: greshamjapanesegarden.org Note: The garden was donated to the city in 1975 and the restored version was completed in 2014 Oregonian Media Group The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of the Oregonian Media Group Advertising Terms & Conditions: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/2021) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/1/2021) Advertising Terms & Conditions: Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/2021) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/1/2021) More significant changes are in store for the Moreland Avenue corridor in southeast Atlanta but exactly when they might come isn’t yet clear According to special administrative permit filings with the City of Atlanta Alliance Residential is gearing up to replace a sprawling 32-acre shopping center with more than 500 new housing units where Moreland meets Custer Avenue covered mostly by surface parking lots and skid marks today It’s directly south of East Atlanta Village Records indicate it’s been annexed into the City of Atlanta from DeKalb County Alliance’s plans for a project called Broadstone Moreland—the latest in the company’s Broadstone portfolio across metro Atlanta—would include 354 multifamily units near Moreland with a whopping 188 townhomes spread elsewhere around the property An outbuilding along Custer Avenue with 11,000 square feet of retail is also in the works We recently asked Alliance reps for an update on construction timelines and other details but were told those weren’t yet available said the Broadstone Moreland project “further underscores our continued commitment to Atlanta,” adding that the Phoenix-based company is “excited to be a part of the growth in this thriving submarket” while “actively pursuing other opportunities to further expand our presence in this dynamic city.” Renderings and site plans for the Moreland Avenue project can be found over here as pulled from filings no longer publicly available According to paperwork filed earlier this year with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Alliance planned to finish the entirety of the mixed-use development by the first quarter of 2024 It's another sign that developers are bullish on this section of southeast Atlanta Across the street, Royal Oak Development recently launched sales at a boutique condo community called Moreland Walk priced from the mid-$200,000s.   Just to the north, another mixed-use venture called Halidom on Moreland is under construction as the national headquarters of IST Management Services. Multifamily and retail are expected to follow all situated on the banks of Intrenchment Creek In recent years, Alliance has been active in a variety of submarkets across metro Atlanta. Six other projects under construction or recently finished include Broadstone Pullman (354 units) The Irby in Buckhead (277 luxury apartments) plus Broadstone communities near the town centers of Norcross and Sugar Hill in Gwinnett • Agent: Priced from $240Ks, sales 'very strong' at new eastside condo build (Urbanize Atlanta)