Tuesday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
Thursday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pedestrian seriously injured in Gresham hit-and-run (kptv.com) — Police are investigating a serious hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian early Monday on Northeast Hogan Drive near Northeast Division Street in Gresham, closing Hogan between Division and Burnside for several hours. Investigators say the driver in a light-colored sedan fled before officers arrived. Anyone who saw anything is urged to contact Sgt. John Herrera or the GPD tip line.
• How we found Portland's 10 best new food carts of 2026 (oregonlive.com) — Food cart fans in Gresham are part of a metro-wide search for the Portland area's 10 best new carts, with reporters visiting pods from Gresham to Troutdale and beyond. The guide highlights standout newcomers opened since 2023, many run by small immigrant-owned businesses, serving everything from Mexico City-style tacos to Thai fried chicken and scratch-made deli sandwiches.
• Hazardous 'squatter house' cleared by Portland Police (theoutlookonline.com) — A long-problematic squatter house in East Portland was finally cleared by police, and one of the arrests was tied to an ongoing stolen vehicle investigation in Gresham. Officers removed a dozen people, recovered a stolen car, and found hazardous living conditions that required protective gear. The property is now boarded up, with authorities pledging continued monitoring.
Back To School Night Highland Elementary School Gresham, OR 97030 6:00 pm
Friday September 4
Friday AM Networking Meeting - All About Automotive Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center All About Automotive 1850 NW Burnside Rd, Gresham, OR 97030 7:20 am
Rise Church Service at Mt. Hood Community College Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center MHCC's Track Field Stadium 7:00 pm
Local Highschool Football Games- Located at MHCC's Track and Field Stadium Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Location: MHCC's Track & Field Stadium 7:00 pm
Monday September 7
NO SCHOOL-Holiday Russell Elem Portland, OR 97230
Labor Day - Chamber Closed Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center See Event Details, Gresham, OR 97030
Tuesday September 8
Ambassadors Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Nanna's Place 1000 N Main Avenue Gresham, OR 97030 7:30 am
Wednesday September 9
Back-to-School Night Gresham High School GHS Cafeteria & Commons 4:00 pm
Volleyball vs Seaside Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\ 4:30 pm
CMC Open House - Students & Families meet Teachers / Staff Clackamas Middle College 5:30 pm
Children's House Family Picnic/Gathering @ 600 NW Fariss Rd Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School DAMASCUS, OR 97089 5:30 pm
Girls Soccer vs St. Helens Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\ 6:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat! Bizzy was lost on August 23, 2026 in Gresham, OR 97030 near Powell 174 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor North Central)
Does anyone know what happened to the Eagle Bargain Outlet on Powell in Gresham? Did it move? Go out of business? Is there another store like it? Thanks! (Nextdoor Gresham - Holly Brook)
Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full Time in Gresham. Apply here.
Caleres, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Happy Valley
The Oregon All-You-Can-Eat Gem That Locals Guard Fiercely (myfamilytravels.com)
Positive Feedback 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award: Ted Denney III and Synergistic Research (positive-feedback.com)
Milwaukie
4 hurt after speeding car runs red light, crashes into SUV in Milwaukie, police say (kptv.com)
TriMet bus changes challenge riders to find their new ride (thebeenews.com)
Ok Gresham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!