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Heat wave suspected in multiple deaths across Clackamas, Multnomah, and Coos counties
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Clackamas County officials confirm a person has died due to a suspected heat-related illness. According to officials on Saturday, July 6, a 33-year-old man was transported from outside Multnomah County, where he died at a Portland hospital. According to officials in both Clackamas and Multnomah...
Metro COO recommends changes to homeless services tax program
After more than two years of counties slowly ramping up homeless spending, Metro Council will consider a proposal to expand the uses of Supportive Housing Services dollars. Metro staff, led by Chief Operating Officer Marissa Madrigal, are recommending that the Metro Council ask voters to approve a ballot measure that would expand the uses of the tax revenue to include building or purchasing low-income housing; extend the lifetime of the tax; reduce the tax rate; and strengthen oversight and accountability. ...
Climber rescued after 700-foot fall on Mt. Hood, airlifted to Portland hospital
MT. HOOD, Ore. — A climber survived a 700 foot fall on Mt. Hood Saturday morning thanks to a couple of off-duty military medics. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, a climber slipped on the Old Chute route on Mt. Hood around 7:45 a.m. The snow surface was...
Save the Date! National Night Out heads to Happy Valley Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6
Join us Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Happy Valley Park for National Night Out, a nationwide event that serves to build relationships between residents and promote police-community partnerships. The event also fosters connections with other first responders, including those from Clackamas Fire District #1, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and a myriad of local organizations that promote community safety.
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