Gresham

Heartbreak in Gresham: NW Creations Closes Doors After Legal Battle with Landlord

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GRESHAM, Ore. — The art collective known as NW Creations & Collectibles has closed its doors permanently, following a significant legal setback. This closure comes shortly after the business experienced one of its busiest sales days, only to face a $250,000 lawsuit from its former landlord, Kimco Realty. Owner Cyndi Gibson delivered the sobering news to her vendors during a meeting on June 28, just two days after the lawsuit was filed. The legal action accused the business and Gibson of violating a lease agreement, along with failing to pay back rent and future rent … Read more

Manhunt Ends in Fatal Standoff as Gunman is Shot Dead by Police in Gresham

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In July, a tense manhunt came to an end when Portland police cornered and fatally shot the suspect who had fled Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center after killing a security officer. The grand jury transcripts, released on Friday, revealed that the 33-year-old suspect, PoniaX Kane Calles, was shot and killed in a van in Gresham, Oregon. According to police testimony before the grand jury, three Portland police officers fired a total of four rounds from their rifles as Calles stepped out of the van. Calles was pronounced dead at the scene, and … Read more