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🌱 Patch AM: Were you near Hogan and Division during Monday’s early-morning hit-and-run?
Coming up: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 on the Gresham Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Were you near Hogan and Division during Monday's early-morning hit-and-run?
- Which standout new food carts are worth a drive from Gresham?
- How a Portland squatter house cleanup led to a Gresham car case
Also on today's calendar: Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange #71 and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Gresham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham
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- Back To School Night
Highland Elementary School Gresham, OR 97030
6:00 pm - 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 - 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 - 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
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Tuesday September 1
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)
- Best high schools in Oregon (ncwlife.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!)
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