🌱 Patch AM: How new cameras in Gresham helped crack a deadly shooting case

Good morning to you Gresham! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How new cameras in Gresham helped crack a deadly shooting case
• How Gresham's furious final drive fell just short against Barlow

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
• Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
• Monday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gresham Homicide Victim Identified, Linked To Deadly Portland Police Shooting (kxl.com) — Gresham police are investigating the killing of 60-year-old Jeff Thompson, found shot inside a home near Southeast 179th and Market, after quickly identifying a suspect using new park cameras and license plate readers. The suspect was later killed in a Portland police shooting that also left a PPB K9 dead, and investigators are asking Gresham residents to share any tips.
   

• Barlow football rallies, holds off Gresham in 58th rivalry meeting (theoutlookonline.com) — A packed East Multnomah County crowd watched Barlow edge Gresham 27-19 in their 58th rivalry matchup, with the Gophers' final drive stalling near midfield. For Gresham residents, the long-running football feud remains intense, with big plays, penalties, and plenty of post-whistle chippiness underscoring how much local bragging rights still matter.
   

📸 Around Gresham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church, 26 SW Condor Way, Portland
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• It's a Pop-Up →
  1217 Northeast Burnside Road, Gresham
• Still Waters: A Journey Through Yin & Reiki with Tracey & Katrina →
  Rising Tide Wellness LLC, 223 E Powell Boulevard, Gresham
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Sunset Lake Paint and Sip →
  209 North Main Avenue, Gresham
Thursday October 1
• Lost Art Show at Community Warehouse
  Estate Store at Community Warehouse, 3969 NE MLK JR Blvd, Portland
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Friday AM Networking Meeting - Speed Networking at Mount Hood Community College →
  Mount Hood Community College, Gresham
Saturday October 3
• Floating Sound Healing →
  Rising Tide Wellness LLC, 223 E Powell Boulevard, Gresham
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• 2026 Hit the Barlow Trail Run/Walk & Kid's Dash →
  Gresham OR
Tuesday October 6
• Celebrating the Climate Justice Plan at the East County Library →
  475 Northwest Division Street, Gresham
• Introduction to Ikebana - October →
  Kyoudou Center, 219A S. Main Avenue, Gresham
  1:00 pm
• Tarot Learning & Discussion Group →
  Gaia's Workshop, 475 Northeast Burnside Road, Gresham
  6:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26
• Path to Freedom 5k Obstacle Run →
  Happy Valley OR
  1:00 pm
• Church for All →
  Lajja Space, 10851 SE Main St., Milwaukie
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know whose pretty cat this is?
  I left out some food on my porch and this kitty showed up. (Nextdoor Powell Valley)
• any coffee shop recommendations that's near the gresham area?
  i'm looking for some spots that also include great food options (Nextdoor Hogan Cedars)

• Prestige Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Caregiver in Gresham. Apply here.
• City of Gresham Oregon posted a job opening for GIS Analyst in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Happy Valley

• After Four Decades, Corvallis Engineer and Oregon National Guard Major General Retires (corvallisadvocate.com)

Milwaukie

• When using ceiling fans (santamariatimes.com)
• Starbucks closing 250 stores this week: Here's a list, so far, of locations shuttering nationwide (kagstv.com)

Portland

• 'For whatever the community needs': Sahaptin Stories may be Portland's first Indigenous-owned bookstore (opb.org)
• Former voice of Portland Trail Blazers joins Minnesota Timberwolves' broadcast team (kptv.com)
• Your Chance to Win Tickets to the 80s + 90s Video Dance Attack Halloween Party! (audacy.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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