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Woof! Canby dog park has the scent of reality to it
Long desired, often whispered about, but seldom with enough momentum to come to fruition, a Canby dog park project is closer to reality. Plans for the park are with the Canby Parks and Recreation Board and according to Mayor Brian Hodson, signs point to a place for the dog park solidifying – near the Walnut Street extension that will tie the industrial park to Highway 99E. It's a project with...
Wilsonville has capacity to meet future housing needs but residents are cost-burdened, analysis shows
While Wilsonville has the capacity to meet forecasted housing needs, according to a recent draft of the city government’s housing analysis, many households face a significant housing cost burden. The draft housing analysis, delivered in a joint work session between the Wilsonville City Council and Planning Commission on Monday, July 15, is part of the city’s Housing our Future project. As required by the state, the project will analyze Wilsonville’s housing need and capacity and then determine policies necessary to meet those needs. ...
OPINION: Post-election city leaders put Metro wants ahead of Wilsonville residents' needs
In May, 97070 voters — for the first time ever — said NO to moving forward with the use of Urban Renewal to fund infrastructure for the Town Center Master Plan. This 30 to 40 year commitment of taxpayer dollars (hundreds of millions) would have funded infrastructure for the highest-density, residential development in the suburbs of Oregon: thousands living and working inside the 100 acres of the Town Center Loop — a METRO nirvana. The 2019 Town Center master plan led by Council President Akervall...
100 affordable apartments opening on former Marylhurst University Campus
PORTLAND, Ore. — After years of sitting first as a vacant lot, then two years of intense construction, the doors are open for Lake Oswego's newest affordable housing development. The new community, named "Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst commons," will bring 100 new affordable units to the site of the...
Peter Courtney remembered fondly by colleagues
Many colleagues and well-wishers expressed their respects and deep tributes to former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who died July 16 from complications due to cancer. He was 81. Courtney served for nearly a quarter of a century as the state senator of District 11, which included Woodburn and much of the surrounding area. He spent 20 years as the senate president, and he was the longest serving lawmaker in Oregon history. ...
Wilsonville neighborhoods can host a National Night Out event in August
Representatives from the Wilsonville Police Department and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue might visit your neighborhood as part of the National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. NNO is an annual campaign aimed at building relationships between the community and police. Neighborhoods across the country will host community events with safety demonstrations, visits from emergency personnel, youth events and more. According to the city website, Wilsonville residents can consider hosting...
Get ready for return of West Linn’s music in the park
Five weeks of live music on Thursday evenings in Tanner Creek Park kicks off July 25. Northwest country band Brewer’s Grade will perform West Linn’s first music in the park event of the summer July 25, followed by cover band Collective Nation Aug. 1. The following week Red Light Romeos, a group known for covers of 1970s rock, will take the Tanner Creek stage Aug. 8. Jennifer Batten and Full Steam will rock out in the park Aug. 15 before Ants in the Kitchen closes out the summer with the last show Aug. 22. Concerts take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings. Attendees should bring a blanket or low-backed chair to sit on. Several food vendors will also be on site.
The results are in: Survey-takers support increased access to Tualatin River in King City
The majority of survey-takers who access the Tualatin River at King City Community Park said they support improving river access through the installation of a kayak launch with gangway in order to launch their kayak, canoe or paddleboard. In a recent survey of a little more than 150 respondents, about 92% said they favored the city’s plans to improve river access. Of those, 61% said the kayak launch was the...
Lake Oswego to pay losing bidders for treatment plant project
As a way to ensure it receives attractive bids, the city of Lake Oswego will pay the top two losing bidders for a project to build a new wastewater treatment plant in the Foothills area. During a meeting Tuesday, July 16, the Lake Oswego City Council voted 6-1 on a plan to pay the second and third place bidders $125,000 each. Council President Massene Mboup voted against the resolution. The city would also provide a payment of $250,000 to the top firm if it decides...
2024 Oregon Trail Brewfest is one of the largest, best beer fests still pouring
The Oregon Trail Brewfest has become the biggest beer event in Oregon’s Clackamas County, and probably one of the largest local beer fests still taking place in the state. This Saturday, July 20th the Oregon Trail Brewfest presented by Oregon City Brewing returns for it’s 5th year at the delightful location the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
Lake Oswego to refer Stevens Meadows ballot measure to voters
After the city of Lake Oswego completed polling showing that local residents have some interest in allowing Clackamas County to encroach upon the protected Stevens Meadows park property to bolster safety on Stafford Road, the City Council voted Tuesday, July 16 to refer the issue to voters. The council voted unanimously to put forth the ballot measure in the November election. If approved, the measure would amend City Charter Chapter X — which voters passed in 2021 to prevent development at city-owned parks — solely...
Washington man charged with damaging energy facilities in Clackamas County
A Washington man who is accused of damaging two energy facilities in Clackamas County in 2022 was arraigned Tuesday in federal court in Portland. Zachary Rosenthal, 33, of Tacoma, was indicted on charges of intentionally damaging the Bonneville Power Administration's Ostrander Substation in Oregon City and the Portland General Electric's Sunnyside Substation in Clackamas with the aim of disrupting operations.
Lake Oswego District agrees to new one-year deal with teachers union
The Lake Oswego District approved a new teacher’s contract during its Monday, July 15 meeting. The one-year contract with the Lake Oswego Educator Association includes a 4.05% cost-of-living-adjustment increase and a 6.95% increase because of the elimination of the PERS “pick up.” The pick up referred to school districts paying into teacher’s Public Employees Retirement System accounts, which employees must now pay into on their own. The district said it...
Oregon City's nine most expensive homes sold, July 8-14
A house that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oregon City in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $803,990. The average price per square foot ended up at $289.
'Go play:' Attend summer events in Lake Oswego, West Linn and Wilsonville
Lake Oswego concerts Heart tribute band Barracuda will entertain audiences from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at Foothills Park. These concerts are part of the city of Lake Oswego’s Summer Concert Series. The band performs oldies hits. The Norman Sylvester Band will perform blues songs from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at Millennium Plaza Park. ...
OPINION: Another term for a unified Lake Oswego City Council
Elected in 2020 amidst the tumult of the pandemic, the four of us took our oath of office in an unprecedented way: online. While all deeply involved in the community, we had never before worked together. We realized immediately that our local economic recovery, the health of our residents and the future success of Lake Oswego would depend heavily on a focused, unified and competent City Council. All four of us bring unique and varied personal and professional backgrounds. We are a veteran, an immigrant,...
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