Official photography shows the $163 million Gresham library, which opened to the public on May 16, 2026.
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Do you think public library projects like this are a good use of local tax money?
For readers in Gresham, this page covers local crime, city government, business openings, weather, schools, sports and community events. Coverage follows the stories that shape daily life in the city.
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Should police officers prioritize public verbal reprimands over issuing formal tickets for minor traffic violations?
A traffic stop near 122nd Avenue concludes with a vocal warning rather than a citation for a local driver.
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Does your local high school's athletic success increase your sense of community pride and support?
The Eagles secured their spot atop the conference after a victory over Milwaukie.
Fire crews are working to secure a structure and extinguish hot spots as lanes remain closed to traffic.
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Should local veterans parks display decommissioned military equipment as community landmarks?
A decommissioned military helicopter has been delivered to serve as the centerpiece of a local park redevelopment.
Day to day, that means police and court news, city council and municipal decisions, local business and real estate activity, and the schools and youth sports that anchor community life. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities wherever a story crosses the line. Weather and disaster coverage matters here as much as politics, since storms and road closures affect commuters quickly. Growth in housing and commercial development is the subject that recurs most often in local reporting.
