District 1 candidates pledge to pay attention to East PortlandBy Rob CullivanContributing WriterThis November, Portland voters will select 12 city council members in the first election held under the new City Charter. Under the new system, voters will select three council members in each of the ... » Learn More about City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
Youth & Student Stories
Parkrose HS Art Club Builds Community through Screen Printing
After Parkrose High School teacher Sara Brannen’s last student shuffles out of her expansive art classroom for the day, Brannen heads to her car and gathers requisite resources like juice boxes and baby carrots for her next group, the Parkrose High School Art Club. Members of the art club stream in, ... » Learn More about Parkrose HS Art Club Builds Community through Screen Printing
Swimming and Water Polo (?!) in Parkrose w/ Gary & Melissa Muzzy | Parkrose Life Podcast #15
"Sports honestly saved my life," Gary Muzzy says in this conversation without any hesitation. For many years he has coached swimming and water polo at the youth and high school levels for both his organization Blue Crush and for Parkrose High School. As a swimmer herself, Gary's mother got him and ... » Learn More about Swimming and Water Polo (?!) in Parkrose w/ Gary & Melissa Muzzy | Parkrose Life Podcast #15
Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Residents of the Parkrose area can chime in on a community plan designed to address a number of area issues, from job creation to pedestrian safety on Sandy Boulevard. You can share your thoughts on the Draft Parkrose Community Plan by taking this survey, through April 30, at ... » Learn More about Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Ten Grands Concert to Raise Money for Music Education Nonprofit
Parkrose High alumnus Michael Allen Harrison returns to Schnitzer Saturday, April 16. Michael Allen Harrison’s 21st Ten Grands concert, featuring 10 pianists, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Proceeds will benefit Play It Forward, the ... » Learn More about Ten Grands Concert to Raise Money for Music Education Nonprofit
Parkrose Life Podcast 12: Parkrose HS Life Skills Teacher Jake Dorr
As the Life Skills Lead Teacher at Parkrose High School, Jake Dorr helps students with a range of challenges such as autism, Down syndrome, and other learning disabilities. He uniquely designs learning opportunities for his students based on their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). He also works ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 12: Parkrose HS Life Skills Teacher Jake Dorr
Equip Academy Home to Parkrose Pugilists
Gym manager promotes boxing as therapy A few weeks ago, Macie Schaeffer, manager and boxing instructor at Equip Academy, 13828 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97230 (Sandy Plaza), was walking home when a man started to follow her and harass her. “Finally, he called me a ‘bitch’,” she recalled. “I ... » Learn More about Equip Academy Home to Parkrose Pugilists
Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Masha Egorenko works at Parkrose Middle School through IRCO as a Slavic Community Coordinator & Youth Advocate. I'm so thankful she talked with me for the podcast! I think this chat is beneficial for anyone who feels they don't have a great understanding of their Slavic neighbors. Keep reading ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Parkrose Life Podcast 5: Elevate Oregon Director & Basketball Coach Donell Morgan
Donell Morgan is the director of Elevate Oregon whose mentors build relationships with Parkrose students to promote education and help them develop leadership, life skills, and character. He is a former professional basketball player with college coaching experience who now coaches the Parkrose boys ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 5: Elevate Oregon Director & Basketball Coach Donell Morgan
Parkrose Life Podcast 4: School Board Member, Pastor & Activist Ashley Brassea
Ashley Brassea and I first met because she was running for Parkrose School Board, and she was one of my first interviews for this website! (and she won!) She's definitely helped me get further connected in the community. She's a caring friend who lives in Maywood Park and is now Vice-Chair of the ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 4: School Board Member, Pastor & Activist Ashley Brassea
