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And on the Gresham Patch calendar - Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71
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:
- Do you have information about Gresham's deadly work-zone hit-and-run?
- Were you at Legacy Mount Hood during these measles exposure times?
- How did Reynolds boys soccer explode for five goals after halftime?
Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 63, low: 50.
- Friday: Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gresham Police seek hit-and-run driver who fatally struck flagger (theoutlookonline.com) — A Gresham road worker was killed in a hit-and-run on Northeast Hogan Drive, and police are urgently asking residents for tips to find the white sedan involved. Investigators say Miguel Jimenez was flagging traffic in a construction zone when he was struck before dawn Monday. Officers emphasize safer driving in work zones and provide direct contact information for anyone who saw anything. 
2. Randall Children's Hospital and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center flagged for measles exposure (kgw.com) — Gresham's Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center has again been named a measles exposure site, with specific August dates and times when visitors may have been at risk. Health officials urge anyone who was there, or at Randall Children's facilities in Portland, to check vaccination records, watch for symptoms, and call ahead before seeking care. The reminder comes amid a sharp rise in measles cases nationwide.
3. Reynolds boys soccer unleashes 5-0 flurry in season opener (theoutlookonline.com) — Reynolds High's boys soccer team, based in the Gresham area, opened its 2026 season with a dominant 5-0 home win over Oregon City after a tense scoreless first half. New head coach Angel Mendez praised his players' teamwork as multiple Raiders contributed goals and assists. The performance sets an optimistic tone for local fans following the Raiders this fall.
4. How we found Portland's 10 best new food carts of 2026 (oregonlive.com) — Reporters scouting the Portland metro's best new food carts specifically visited Gresham, alongside nearby suburbs, to find standout spots opened since 2023. While the guide covers the whole region, it highlights small, often immigrant-run businesses that might be just a short drive from your Gresham neighborhood.
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
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- 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 - 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 - Rise Church Service at Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center MHCC's Track Field Stadium
7:00 pm - 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 - Ambassadors
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Nanna's Place 1000 N Main Avenue Gresham, OR 97030
7:30 am - Back-to-School Night
Gresham High School GHS Cafeteria & Commons
4:00 pm - New Student Orientation- Mount Hood Community College
Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center Location: Student Union - Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 →
30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
7:00 pm - Orient Fall Garden Festival →
Multnomah Grange #71, 30639 SE Bluff Rd, Gresham
10:00 am
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Friday September 18
📣 Gresham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MAC Back to School Night: Parent Info Night
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School MAC Campus
6:00 pm - Volleyball vs Oregon Episcopal School
Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR 97027\
4:30 pm - Boys Soccer @ Oregon Episcopal School
Gladstone High Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223
6:00 pm - Girls Soccer @ Oregon Episcopal School
Gladstone High Oregon Episcopal School, 6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland, OR 97223
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today's lunch, vegetable samosas.
With new potatoes and peas from our garden: samosa mix includes fresh coriander, turmeric, nigella seed, celery seed, mixed Nepali masala, red pepper… (Nextdoor Centennial) - Tonight's dinner fixings…
A green curry with fresh baby-corn, green beans, pumpkin and store-bought tofu. (Nextdoor Centennial)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member - 4265 S.E. 182nd Avenue in Gresham. Apply here.
- Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.
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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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