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Page 2 The June 05, 2024 in Week Review Search for Missing Siblings Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating missing 10 and 12-year-old siblings who didn’t return home from school Tuesday afternoon, May 28. Alexander “Alex” Lewis, 10, was last seen at Glenfair Elementary School in the 15300 block of NE Glisan St. Alex is described by his family as a Black male who is approximately 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. Alex was last seen wearing a grey and white Tupac shirt and blue jeans. Alissa was last seen at H.B. Lee Middle School in the 1100 block of NE 172 Ave., Alissa is described by her family as a Black female who is approximately 5-feet and 6-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Alissa was last seen wearing a blue Nascar sweatshirt and matching blue Nascar sweatpants. Anyone who knows of Alex or Alissa Lewis’ whereabouts is asked to call 911. several downtown Portland bridges maintained by Multnomah County. The Broadway and Burnside bridges will lift for ships arriving in Portland during the annual event that brings in U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian ships. On June 5, expect six ships arriving with bridge lifts between 2:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Lifts will be longer than normal, in some cases up to Michelle Obama’s Mother Passes Away Marian Shields Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who moved with the first family to the White House when son-in-law Barack Obama was elected president, has died. She was 86. Mrs. Robinson’s death was announced by Michelle Obama and other family members in a statement that said “there was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life.” Fleet Week Begins Expect long and frequent bridge lifts during Fleet Week. Fleet Week, which began the week of June 3, will impact A Time of New Beginnings As springtime blossoms signal new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to cultivate positive changes in your life, especially if gambling has become a concern. If you find yourself dedicating more time and money to gambling than you intended, you too can set a path toward new choices. The Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) is here to offer free assistance for anyone seeking to alter their relationship with gambling. Your plan, your timeline Whether you want to cut down, take a break, quit altogether, or simply become more mindful, OPGR provides tips, tools, and resources tai - lored to your needs. What’s more, if you’re looking for empathetic sup - port, OPGR’s trained counselors specialize in assisting those affected by gambling, and their services are entirely free. Reach out today via call, text, or chat and embrace the season of renewal with a commit - ment to a healthier relationship with gambling. 45 minutes. Real-time bridge lift updates will be posted on the Portland Fire and Rescue X (Twitter) page and reshared on Multnomah County social media channels. All ships leave on June 10. Expect frequent bridge lifts and traffic delays during ship departures that morning. Women Killed in SE Portland Identified On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:04 p.m., Portland Police officers from East Precinct responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of Southeast 146th Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult female deceased inside of an apartment who has been identified as Laquonda Fuller-Hudson, 31, of Portland. Her family provided the attached photo for public release. The Medical Examiner determined Fuller-Hudson died of homicide by gunshot wound. The suspect in this case is in police custody at a local hospital. He is being treated for injuries sustained during an incident that occurred after the homicide, but prior to the suspect’s contact with law enforcement. That incident is still under investigation.
