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Lake Oswego department puts out fire caused by electrical failure
The Lake Oswego Fire Department put out a fire stemming from an electrical failure on Iron Mountain Boulevard in the Dunthorpe area early Wednesday morning. The fire started at about 3 a.m. in the crawl space of the home and climbed to the attic. The homeowner and two dogs escaped the home unscathed but the home incurred about $125,000 in damages. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries — shoulder and leg strains — during the incident. One was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure but both are fine.
Perennial Republican candidate Mike Erickson seeks rematch with Rep. Salinas in Oregon’s 6th District
Mike Erickson, the Republican businessman who lost the 6th Congressional District to U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas last year, confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 31, that he’ll seek a rematch. Erickson will join former state legislator Denyc Boles in the Republican primary for the 6th District, which includes Beaverton, Gervais, King City, Newberg, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville and Woodburn. Salinas eked out a victory with 50.1% of the vote in 2022, and political analysts consider the district one of the nation’s top pick-up opportunities for Republicans. ...
Stickmen's Brewing is expanding — so why did it close its original Lake Oswego location?
Even amidst expansion, Stickmen Brewing is leaving Lake Oswego. The lakeside brewery that served beers to the community for 11 years announced its closure earlier this month. Then, Jan. 25, the company shed further light on the decision and its expansion in a press release. Stickmen, which has a production brewery and beer hall in Tualatin and a taproom in Happy Valley, also announced the planned addition of taprooms in...
Over the Fence: A final gesture
There are two types of gestures, as far as I can determine. One is done through (sometimes questionable) sign language and the other requires an action of some sort. I regret to say that here in America, one of our favorite hand gestures appears to involve the offering of a finger. It seems to be displayed most frequently when traffic is involved, but not always. Some use it so often, they may be in danger of developing arthritis. The Italian version of this gesture is...
Readers Respond: Here's how Oregonians feel about the economy today
Your Oregon News asked readers to weigh in on how they feel about the economic conditions throughout the state, in an election year. In an unofficial survey, nearly 50% of readers rated Oregon’s economic conditions today as poor. About 21% rated it fair, while 19% rated it good. Only 9% said it was excellent. Right now, most reader respondents—about 61%—feel the economic conditions in Oregon are getting worse. About 24%...
Nicholson and Weiler named Lakeridge High School Athletes of the Week for Jan. 31
Nicholson is a senior competing in the slalom and giant slalom for the Lakeridge varsity ski team, and Weiler is a sophomore wing on the girls’ varsity basketball team. Showing up and showing out on the slopes and on the court, Lakeridge athletes Jenna Nicholson and Ashlyn Weiler have been named Athletes of the Week for the week of January 31st. Nicholson, a senior competing in the slalom and giant...
Togni and Kim named Lake Oswego Athletes of the Week for Jan. 31
Togni is a sophomore on the Lake Oswego ski team, and Kim is a senior and captain on the ski team. Both representing the Lakers on the slopes, athletes Oscar Togni and Rami Kim have been named Lake Oswego’s Athletes of the Week for the week of January 31. Togni, a sophomore on the Lake Oswego ski team, has found success on the hill through his attention to detail and...
Lake Oswego heritage council joins initiative to increase museum access
The Oswego Heritage Council is joining an initiative to make museums around the country more accessible. The council has joined Museums for All, through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to provide free memberships to people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. This initiative provides free and reduced admission and membership to 850 museums across the country. The Oswego Heritage Council runs the Oswego Heritage House. A membership...
Oregon’s congressional delegation announces $60M-plus for statewide homelessness projects
Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Tuesday, Jan. 30, that the state will receive almost $60.3 million in federal investments to support 140 homelessness prevention and support initiatives in communities across the state. The funds comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care program. The funds will be distributed to a wide array of programs: ...
Lake Oswego reports upcoming Kruse Way road closure
Part of Kruse Way will be closed to traffic starting 9 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 31, and continuing Thursday, Feb. 1 as the city of Lake Oswego clears downed trees along the thoroughfare. The city posted on social media that the westbound lane on Kruse Way from Westlake Drive to Kruse Oaks Boulevard will be closed. A large crane and equipment will be on site and travelers should expect delays.
Portland Community College, federation of faculty, academic professionals reach tentative agreement on two-year contract
Portland Community College and the Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals have announced that they have negotiated a tentative agreement for the union’s next two-year contract. The union is set to present the contract to its members for ratification the week of Feb. 5. The negotiations resulted in a package amounting to an approximate cost of $37.7 million. Highlights include a 14% increase in cost of living allowance over the...
Investors threaten Oregon's 'naturally occurring affordable housing'
Over 80 families who live in manufactured homes on about 8 acres in Gladstone are gearing up to purchase the property for themselves. During a packed Jan. 25 meeting at the Gladstone Community Center, most Tri City Mobile Court residents raised their hands to signal their interest in forming an organization that would own the site. Maria Orozco, a longtime resident of Tri City, said that somewhere between 60-70% of...
COLUMN: Oregon is getting more EV chargers in 2024
Electric vehicles are a common sight in Oregon these days. Around 80,000 registered EVs can be found in every corner of the state. There’s a good chance you know someone who owns an electric car, truck or SUV. About 1,000 new EVs are registered in Oregon each month. In the second quarter of 2023, 14% of new vehicles sold in Oregon were electric, according to the latest numbers from September 2023. That puts our state fourth in the nation for new EV sales. ...
Did a tree fall on your house? You're eligible for a Clackamas County tax break
If your home has been damaged or destroyed by a tree or fire, you should contact the Clackamas County Assessor’s office as soon as possible for assistance with determining the amount of loss and next steps for tax relief eligibility. Officials say that some property owners in Clackamas County could be eligible for tax relief due to damage or destruction to their property from the winter storms. Property owners who...
Clackamas Service Center breaks ground on laundry, clinic facility
Clackamas Service Center hosted County Chair Tootie Smith and Oregon Food Bank Executive Director Susannah Morgan on Jan. 26 to celebrate the construction of CSC’s building for laundry services, showers and an Outside In health clinic. CSC’s new West Annex building, located near the Johnson Creek Fred Meyer, was envisioned for years to augment the nonprofit organization offering basic needs support — including meals, groceries and clothing — to residents of Clackamas and Southeast Portland since 1973. ...
SWAG: What is it about New Year’s resolutions?
Each month the members of Pamplin Media Group’s Student Writers Advisory Group — better known as SWAG — come together to share their unique high school perspectives and write about various topics. SWAG is made up of representatives from Wilsonville, West Linn, Lake Oswego and Lakeridge high schools. SWAG pieces are published monthly in the Wilsonville Spokesman, West Linn Tidings and Lake Oswego Review. To ring in the new year,...
Elaine L. Jones
July 30, 1949 – January 23, 2024 - Elaine L. Jones, age 74, of Waupaca, WI, formerly of Camas, WA and West Linn, OR passed away unexpectedly, although peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Waupaca Elder Care Home. She was born Lois Elaine Ponting on July 30, 1949 in Salinas, CA; daughter of Claude Davis and LeVada (VanAusdall) Ponting. After graduating from Alisal High School in 1967, she attended college at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR, earning her teaching degree in 1971. Elaine began her teaching career at North Oak Grove Elementary School in 1971 and later...
Rep. Bynum nets endorsement from big-name women’s political committee in bid for congressional seat
EMILYs List, which brands itself as the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Rep. Janelle Bynum for election to Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. The Monday, Jan. 29, announcement came on the heels of news that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named Bynum to its competitive “Red to Blue” program, throwing its support behind the state representative as well. “We know that Oregon’s 5th Congressional District deserves thoughtful...
National Democratic campaign backs Janelle Bynum for Oregon’s 5th District
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Monday, Jan. 29, named Oregon’s Janelle Bynum to its competitive “Red to Blue” program, throwing its support behind the state representative a few months before her primary election. Bynum, D-Clackamas, is one of several Democrats vying for a chance to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the 5th Congressional District that stretches from Bend to Portland. The race is a top target for Democrats trying to flip the U.S. House, as the district voted for President Joe...
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro: First luxury EV SUV still among the best
Audi introduced the e-tron as the first all-electric luxury SUV in 2018. For some reason I never got to test one until now, when the 2024 version has been renamed the Audi Q8 e-tron quattro. As it turns out, that was fortuitous. I have tested a lot of EV SUVs since then, and the Audi is so good, I would have judged them more harshly. And after testing all of others, I can honestly say the 2024 Q8 e-tron is still among the very best, despite being five years old, an eternity in the rapidly evolving EV world. ...
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