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West Linn employees, city agree to new contract
A month after unionized employees of the city of West Linn told members of the City Council that many of them could not afford to live in the city, their union and city leaders have agreed to a new employment contract that guarantees a raise in pay. The council approved ratification of the new three-year contract with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees at a meeting Oct. 7. The new contract includes a 5% cost of living adjustment for fiscal year 2025,...
Safety Briefs: Gresham Fire gets ‘wet work’ along Columbia River
Gresham Fire Water Rescue trains on river Last month, members of the Gresham Fire Water Rescue Team performed training evolutions on the Columbia River. Members of the team are trained in swift water rescue, and go through specialized training to ensure they are properly prepared for the challenges water can pose. As always, Gresham Fire...
See all homes sold in Lake Oswego, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lake Oswego reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,256-square-foot home on Twin Fir Road in Lake Oswego that sold for $845,000.
West Linn volleyball pushes No. 2 Camas in three-set loss
There was no hesitation. There was no intimidation. And there was definitely no fear. The West Linn volleyball team left it all on the court on Monday, Oct. 7, pushing Washington power Camas to the end in a thrilling 26-24, 30-28, 25-18 loss at West Linn High School. ...
Portland-area Jews’ views differ as Oct 7 anniversary arrives
One day before the one-year anniversary of the attack by Hamas inside Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland held an event as a time of remembrance and tribute to those who died that day. More than 100 people gathered at Congregation Neveh Shalom for the early Sunday evening service. “This is a gathering for our community,” said Bob Horentein, the Jewish Federation’s chief community relations and public affairs officer. ...
Portland voter guide to the 2024 election
Mail-in ballots will be arriving soon, and we've put together a guide to help you stay informed ahead of Election Day. Why it matters: Although the presidential race is pretty much locked in for left-leaning Oregon, there are plenty of hotly contested local races and statewide initiatives to watch. The...
Olivia Clark: Candidate questionnaire for Portland City Council District 4
General Information: Name: Olivia ClarkAge: 70Profession: Policy & Legislative DirectorPronouns: She, Her Questionnaire: What is the biggest problem facing the City of Portland as it transitions to a new form of government? The transition itself is a concern: forming a new city council that can work together successfully to solve the problems that confront Portland, […]
Collector Bar's Jesse Morrow shares his last meal
Collector Bar, located in the former 24th and Meatballs space in Kerns, is celebrating its second anniversary next week with a party. 🕺🏻 Zoom in: Despite its teeny, tiny space, the bar, which is co-owned by Elliott Snyder and Jesse Morrow of design studio Old Pal, is known to throw down — it regularly hosts a rotating list of local DJs, themed happy hours, pop-up art galleries and floral design classes.
Who will be Portland’s next mayor? Beat Check podacst
On the latest Beat Check, Oregonian/OregonLive reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Julia Silverman discuss the prospects of Portland mayoral hopefuls Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio and Keith Wilson. Carmen Rubio seeks to become Portland’s ‘no drama’ mayor. Will her low-key style connect with voters?. Keith Wilson is running...
Clark Public Utilities Commissioner candidates discuss rate hikes, nuclear energy
On Nov. 5, voters will decide who will represent north Clark County as the Clark Public Utilities commissioner for Position 1 as candidates James Oneil and Sherry Erikson face off in the general
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