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Gresham Man Dies in Oregon Highway Work Zone Crash (PHOTOS)

Police say the ODOT work zone was well-marked for approximately two miles prior to the location where traffic was to merge to the right lane.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Police say a Gresham-area man died Monday afternoon when the pickup he was driving collided into the rear of a stopped ODOT highway maintenance truck in a work zone on Interstate 84 west of Cascade Locks.

This was the second traffic crash involving vehicles approaching areas where ODOT personnel were conducting maintenance or work zone activity, and is a reminder of the need to be attentive at all times while driving. The other was a non-injury crash east of The Dalles on Interstate 84.

Police Arrest Gresham Man for Sexually Abusing his Pit Bull

A different kind of pit bull story.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Gresham Police Department say they arrested a man for 200 counts of sexual assault of an animal, and 200 counts of aggravated animal abuse.

Special Agent Austin Wallace with the Oregon Humane Society, says 20-year old Brandon Vongthongthrip was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on 1.5 million dollars bail.

Gresham Invites Public to Heroes Memorial and Tribute

Engraved bricks form the Patriots Walkway leading to the Heroes Memorial and Tribute.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - On behalf of the Heroes Memorial and Tribute Task Force, Chief Craig Junginger and the Gresham Police Department invite all area citizens wishing to support the men and women who have served in the armed forces, fire and police services to attend a dedication ceremony on May 2nd.

The ceremony will be held at the Heroes Memorial site located at the corner of E Powell Blvd and SE Roberts Ave and will begin at 6:30 pm.

Gresham Woman Arrested for Sex Abuse Involving Minors

Any person who has information regarding this incident or believes they are a victim of Ms. Wells to contact the Gresham Police Department at (503) 618-2719.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Gresham Police Department recently completed a five-month investigation involving the sexual abuse of minors that led to the arrest of a Gresham woman.

30-year old Jennifer Lynn Wills was arrested April 8th and charged multiple times with Sex Abuse, Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor, Delivery of Marijuana to a Minor and an Delivery of Alcohol to a Minor.

Gresham Police Department Loses One of Its Finest

This is a difficult time for all members of the Gresham Police Department. T.C. Silva touched many of our lives and is best known for is ever positive attitude, willingness to help others and keen intellect.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - The Gresham Police Department mourns the loss of Detective Tony (TC) Silva who died on Sunday.

Gresham Economic Summit Focuses on Realizing Opportunity

Keynote speaker and author Ron Pernick will discuss "Clean Tech: Emerging Trends, Opportunities and Challenges.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - In response to Gresham's rising position as a preferred location for solar manufacturing and clean technology companies, City leaders will convene a Gresham Economic Summit on April 3rd to solicit input from business leaders, stakeholders and partner organizations regarding economic development goals and strategies.

"Gresham is continuing to move forward in this economy to find ways to strengthen and grow our existing manufacturing sector, retain existing family wage jobs, an

Oregon`s Own Toxicologist Points Out Toxicity of Hexavalent Chromium

The Oregon soldiers impacted by the toxicity are primarily from Hillsboro, Gresham and McMinnville. This article was originally published March 22nd 2009.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Several media outlets have been reporting on exposure of Oregon Guard soldiers in Iraq to highly toxic hexavalent chromium.

Gresham Police Arrest 2008 Homicide Suspect

35-year old James Tooley was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on two Counts of Aggravated Murder.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Gresham Police Detectives arrested James Tooley today for the homicide of Anthony Cooper and Melinda Kotkins.

In August of 2008. Mr. Cooper and Ms. Kotkins were found deceased in their Gresham residence.

Gresham Police Investigate Double Homicide on New Year`s Eve (UPDATE)

Police are looking for suspects or people who might have seen the incident take place.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - Gresham Police responded to the Barberry Village apartment complex in the 200 block of SE 188th over a report of three gunshots coming from in front of the apartment complex. It happened New Year's Eve at 7:59 PM.

Gresham Opens Public Warming Center

The Gresham shelter will provide protection from the weather but will not provide food or bedding.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - In response to the snow and extreme temperatures the City is offering a temporary warming center available in Gresham beginning Saturday December 13th through Thursday December 18th.