Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Police Need Help Locating Missing Teen
Gresham Police are looking a missing 18-year-old man with a mental health condition who is in need of medication.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
- Palm Desert, CA
Peter worked for nearly five years as a television news producer in both the Wilmington, North Carolina and Palm Springs, California media markets. As a producer, Peter covered hurricanes, one of the heroes of the Fort Hood, Texas army shooting and many special events including the opening of the Sunnylands retreat center, Palm Springs International Film Festival and BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.
Peter studied Journalism at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. and has an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management.
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Portland, OR|News|
Commissioners Make Multnomah a 'Sanctuary' County
Multnomah County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to make the county a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants and refugees.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Woman Hit and Killed While Crossing Busy Boulevard in Beaverton
An elderly woman was struck and killed while crossing a busy road in Beaverton Thursday evening, police say.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Beaverton Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.40 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Hillsboro Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.40 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Lake Oswego, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Lake Oswego Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.40 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Wilsonville, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Wilsonville Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.44 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Oregon City Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.40 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Gresham Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.40 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Gas Prices Climb in Portland Ahead of Christmas
Oregon drivers will pay more at the pump over the holidays than last year with average prices around $2.44 per gallon.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Record Numbers of Holiday Travelers Expected to Hit Oregon Roads, Skies
Roughly 1.3 million Oregonians will take to the roads, skies and rails between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 for the holiday season.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Union Gospel Mission to Dish Out 600 Christmas Day Meals
Union Gospel Mission will serve 600 free meals on Christmas Day near downtown Portland to anyone in need.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Where Are Americans Moving? Many Are Choosing Oregon, Data Shows
Oregon grew by nearly 70,000 residents over the last year, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Gateway Green Project to Move Forward with $2 Million in Funding
The dedicated funding will provide Gateway Green with an expanded hiking trails network and improved access in east Portland.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Lake Oswego, OR|News|
State Announces Tax Refunds to be Delayed Until Feb. 15
Oregon Department of Revenue officials announced a refund hold that will delay payments until Feb. 15, 2017.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Body of Missing Washington County Man Recovered from Ravine
The body of a Washington County man reported missing in November has been recovered from a SUV at the bottom of a ravine.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Guns, Heroin and Meth Found in Search of Portland Home
Seven people were taken into custody after the execution of search warrant turned up guns and drugs early Wednesday morning.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Police: Second Suspect Arrested in Main City Park Murder
A second Clackamas County juvenile was arrested in connection to the stabbing death of a man at Gresham's Main City Park, police said.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
State Troopers Rescue Baby Deer from Frozen Lake
Oregon state troopers saved a baby deer from near certain death rescuing the fawn from a frozen lake Wednesday morning.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
ORDOJ: Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Money this Holiday Season
Oregonians to be vigilant when using mobile devices to shop or make donations this holiday season.
Peter Smelser, Patch Staff
