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West Linn Bugatti’s to close after more than 30 years in business
This story has been updated from its original version. Bugatti’s Ristorante on Highway 43 in West Linn, a staple in the community’s restaurant scene for more than three decades, is set to close for good Sunday, Nov. 3. “With a sad heart Bugatti’s Ristorante/West Linn has decided to close after many, many years of serving our beloved community. Our last day will be Sunday, Nov. 3rd,” the restaurant wrote on...
Huzzah! Oregon Ren Faire announces a fourth weekend
And then there were four – weekends. The Oregon Renaissance Faire has announced its expansion to four weekends in June 2025 from their traditional three weekend long event. The expansion aims to enhance the guest experience and allow for the faire to host more visitors over four weekends after regularly reaching capacity in previous years. Organizers hope the additional visitors will also provide a boost to the local economy through...
New lakeside restaurant in Lake Oswego set to open Tuesday
A new lakeside restaurant opened this week in Lake Oswego. Mann’s on the Lake, which has been readying to place Stickmen Brewing Company at 40 N Street, started welcoming customers Tuesday, Oct. 29. The restaurant will offer new-American cuisine like steak and seafood and is owned by Eric Mann, who grew up in Lake Oswego and also runs Duke’s Public House and Aji Tram. In terms of changes compared to...
‘It isn’t that simple’: West Linn-Wilsonville School District hosts community engagement session on future of primary schools
As part of the ongoing conversation about potentially closing smaller primary schools like Cedaroak Park, Bolton and Stafford, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District held the second of five community engagement sessions at Bolton Primary School on Thursday, Oct. 24. The sessions, facilitated by community planning director Steve Faust of the consulting firm 3J, were organized to aid the Smaller Schools in West Linn Task Force. The purpose of the task force, formed by the district’s Long Range Planning Committee, “was to delegate a small, representative...
OPINION: Clackamas County mayors support our elections officials
Safe, transparent and accurate elections are foundational to our democracy, and, as mayors of cities of Clackamas County, no one knows this more. Nationwide, however, groups guided by disinformation are seeking to sow unjustified seeds of doubt ahead of the 2024 election by suggesting improprieties in 2022 elections and mandating an illegal purge of voter rolls in jurisdictions nationwide. Volunteers with the local chapter of one such group, the United Sovereign Americans, came before the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners this past week. There is no evidence of any improprieties in the Clackamas County Elections office, and the county clerk...
Cool, Showery Weather to Persist in Portland, Active Pattern Ahead Across Oregon
Cool and showery conditions are expected to continue through tonight in the Portland area, transitioning to mostly dry weather by Tuesday as high pressure settles in. Following this brief respite, an active weather pattern will return on Wednesday with the approach of a strong frontal system from the Gulf of Alaska. Rain is forecast to begin along the coast Wednesday morning, spreading inland by the afternoon, with rainfall amounts between 0.25 to 0.75 inch likely. Coastal regions could see even higher totals, with a 40-60% chance of exceeding 1.0 inch.
Mook football punches playoff ticket with victory clouded in controversy
With a 45-7 home victory over the Milwaukie Mustangs on October 25, the Tillamook High School Cheesemakers football team secured at least a third-place finish in the Cowapa League and a berth in the state playoffs. But the evening was thrown into confusion and controversy when the Mustangs refused to return to the field after the half, allegedly in response to racist behavior by Tillamook. Please see Saturday's online story for details on that developing situation. ...
Asking Eric: How can I get my husband to stop using my beautiful patio as a toilet?
Dear Eric: This letter is probably best read after that first cup of morning coffee. My husband of 50-plus years has a habit of peeing outside, even though his office is equipped with its own bathroom. His dad and uncle did the same thing, but they chose an old patch...
'I feel disturbed': Neighbors recount moments a man was found shot dead in Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man has died early Sunday morning in a shooting in Portland's Sabin Neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau. At around 2:01 a.m., PPB responded to reports of shots fired near Northeast 20th Avenue near Prescott Street. When officers arrived they found a man dead inside of a car parked on the curbline of the street.
What $700,000 can buy you in Portland metro area, Oct. 21 to 27
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Oct. 21 and Oct. 27. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Portland metro area, all of which featured homes under $700,000. Below, we provide an overview of...
The Ford Report: Your Last, Last Reminder
So many have worked so hard to make these events happen so please take time to visit or tell someone else who would enjoy: On Thursday October 31st: Safe Trick-or-Treat in Historic Downtown Gresham from 4-6 p.m.Harvest Festival, a FREE Family Friendly Event at East Hill Church in Downtown Gresham. Everyone is welcome! Trick-or-Treat in Downtown and then walk right over from 5-8 p.m. Games where kids will win prizes...
LETTER: Wilson takes pragmatic approach to ending homelessness
As a young climate activist I never thought that I would vote for the CEO of a trucking company, but Keith Wilson's commitment to helping the environment and ending homelessness has led me to support his candidacy whole heartily. Keith's leadership experience and pragmatic approach to ending homelessness is what this city needs to tackle its largest problem. His work converting his trucking fleet to all electric has proven that he can successfully oversee the transition to a green economy. Keith holds a bright vision...
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