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Barlow's Class of 2026 filled stage with talent, pride | The Outlook
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (279+ words) Published 1: 31 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026 If any moment encapsulates how special the Barlow Class of 2026 was, look no further than the recognition of valedictorians. During the 57th Barlow Commencement Ceremony, which was held Tuesday, June 9, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Principal Jason Bhear…...
Local 5th grader organizes Hogan Cedars "Bike Bus
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (138+ words) Published 11: 34 am Thursday, June 4, 2026 Young cyclists had beaming smiles in Gresham as they got to safely cruise to class alongside friends and Gresham officers. Students at Hogan Cedars Elementary School joined a "Bike Bus," which is an organized way for…...
Corbett celebrates Class of 2026 with parade, fireworks
1+ week, 1+ day ago (283+ words) Published 11: 00 pm Monday, June 1, 2026 There is no commencement ceremony in Oregon more iconic than Corbett. All the stops were pulled out to celebrate a special group of youngsters who achieved an impressive milestone. The graduates arrived to their ceremony in…...
Mt. Hood Community College invites community to 2026 Barney's Bash
2+ week, 6+ day ago (205+ words) Published 12: 05 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2026 A free, family-friendly celebration is coming to town with food, entertainment and activities for the whole family. The 2026 Barney's Bash will be from noon to 7 p. m. Thursday, May 21, at Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 S. E. Stark St. The first…...
Letter to the editor | Cooper: Public champions and good library work
3+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) theoutlookonline. com Letter to the editor | Cooper: Public champions and good library work Published 12: 02 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 Ginnie Cooper here. I write to thank you for your good work for libraries these many years. It was a good move when…...
Letter to the editor | Ruiz: Three leaders for Oregon's education system
3+ week, 1+ day ago (246+ words) Published 1: 49 pm Monday, May 18, 2026 Oregon's education funding conversation is reaching a critical point. Families are stretched thin, educators are exhausted, and districts across our state are making painful cuts that directly impact students and classrooms. These are difficult and urgent…...
Gresham High to practice emergency exercises May 20
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (169+ words) Published 9: 33 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Gresham-Barlow School District will be doing "reunification training" on Wednesday, May 20, at Gresham High School. That means there will be increased traffic, emergency vehicles, and staff in high-visibility vets from 12: 30-2: 30 p. m. The exercise, which is about…...
Reynolds teachers union seeks "state of emergency" | The Outlook
4+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) Published 10: 11 am Monday, May 11, 2026 Concerned Reynolds teachers hand-delivered a petition to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek this morning seeking a state of emergency and critical funds to better serve students. The Reynolds Education Association had more than 300 licensed educators sign the…...
Lifelong learner Ryley Gleason fosters community in classroom
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (497+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, May 8, 2026 A Gresham youth has bridged the digital divide among her classmates by creating community and connection, all while pursuing her own lofty goals. Ryley Gleason, a junior at Metro East Web Academy, has organized events, field…...
MHCC student wins trip to Japan with heartfelt speech
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (204+ words) Published 2: 09 pm Thursday, May 7, 2026 A pair of local college students shined at an annual competition, with one winning a trip to Japan as a grand prize. Rin Nguyen, a second-year Japanese student studying at Mt. Hood Community College, was the…...