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New Dundee Elementary School will soon be complete
The long-awaited opening of the new Dundee Elementary School is quickly approaching. Construction on the 58,000-square-foot facility, located on a 15-acre parcel of land on Eighth Street in the southwest corner of town, is due for “substantial completion” by Aug. 16, according to Sean Lewis, the project superintendent for the primary contractor on the project, Kirby Nagelhout Construction. Dundee Elementary represents the fourth elementary school the contractor has constructed in the past seven years. ...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
Clackamas County Fair: Time to fire up the fun, folks
The Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo is about to throw open its gates for another five days of food, competitions, contests, music, and above all … fun. This year’s fair kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 13, with the annual Kiddie Capers Parade, then the doors fly open at 10 a.m. each day and conclude with music after the rodeo around 9:30 p.m. each night. Here’s a look at just a...
Wilsonville residents generally satisfied with the city but concerned over affordability and lack of vibrant downtown, survey shows
Based on the results of a community survey, Wilsonville residents generally are satisfied with the city — but they are also concerned about affordability and the lack of a vibrant downtown. The National Community Survey has been conducted in Wilsonville every two years since 2012. Residents are able to give feedback on the city’s services, amenities and general quality of life in Wilsonville. Conducted between March 8 and April 19,...
'This is scary': Cherry Grove residents return home as Lee Falls Fire continues to burn nearby
PORTLAND, Oregon — There are currently more than 90 fires burning in Oregon right now, including the Lee Falls Fire near Hagg Lake in rural Washington County. Late last week, there was a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation alert for the Cherry Grove community, but it has since been lifted. Some of the community remains under a Level 2 (Be Set) warning, according to Derek Gasperini, a spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Sherwood senior gets chance to touch the sky in 1940s biplane
While John Clouse spent 32 years in the U.S. Air Force — and once had been at the controls of an F-15 — he waited patiently on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for a chance to fly in an aircraft that would give him a new perspective on how it feels to fly. That’s because Clouse, who along with his wife, Lin, are new residents of The Springs Living at Sherwood, got a chance of a lifetime. It came in the form of flying in a circa-1942...
Oregon Department of Aviation proposes three refined options for Aurora Airport adjustments
As the city of Wilsonville and other parties remain concerned over a possible expansion of the Aurora State Airport, three refined Oregon Department of Aviation proposals for airport adjustments include an extension of the runway and potential property acquisition. The new proposed options, referred to as “alternatives” and presented at an advisory committee meeting on Tuesday, July 30, were designed based on community and advisory committee input to preliminary alternatives proposed by the aviation department in June. ...
Major Policy Reforms Benefit Veterans' Housing, HUD Excludes Disability Income in Assistance Eligibility
Mayor Lueb, in a concerted effort with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, has notched a significant win in the sphere of veterans' housing policy, a move that's poised to have a tangible impact on the lives of those who've served our country. Tireless advocacy and strategic collaboration within the USCM Task Force on Homelessness brought about substantial policy reforms from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), directly benefitting veterans in need of housing assistance, according to the City of Tigard news release.
Vietnam combat nurse one of several vets honored with flight in biplane
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KATU) — Arlene Mary Frank Edwards' 78th birthday is three days away, but that milestone isn't the most exciting thing about her week. On Tuesday, the former Vietnam combat nurse was in the front seat of a Boeing Stearman biplane. She was one of a handful of...
Learning Vibe: Canby FFA members reap benefits of showing at the fair
Sitting calmly under one of the large tents that marked the 4-H and FFA pens and show rings at this year’s Clackamas County Fair, a quartet of juniors-to-be at Canby High School chatted about life and the work ahead. Caleb Welander, MacKenzie Peck, Serenity Tuck, and Alexsis Williams were living their best Clackamas County Fair life under that big tent, tending to their goats, doing their best in the show ring, and learning more than a little about life. All four said the lessons of...
'Go play:' Wilsonville to host community party this month
Lake Oswego concert Mbrascatu, which blends dance music, psych rock, and folk, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 at Millennium Plaza Park. This concert is part of the city of Lake Oswego’s Summer Concert Series. West Linn concert ...
Massive North Plains Growth Case Heard By County Judge With Ruling Pending
Growth in North Plains, Oregon, was back in Court today. Washington County Judge Andrew Iriwn presided over a very technical court case pitting the City of North Plain’s leadership against its people—at least the 72% of them who clearly told their leaders NO to doubling the size of their town. Both sides made their case, and while the Herald was not in attendance today, we are publishing the press release below that was sent to us by the Friends of North Plains Smart Growth.
Inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Set for September 13-15
Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the organizers of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire and the Oregon Renaissance Faire, have unveiled the lineup for the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival. The event will take place from September 13-15, 2024, at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds, located at 694 NE 4th Avenue in Canby, Oregon, USA.
Compassion Center Expresses Gratitude to Rebecca Siewert of N.W. Classic and Woodburn Property Management for Highlighting Housing Disparities in Oregon
Compassion Center, headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a pioneer in integrative healthcare, dedicated to improving global quality of life through individualized treatment plans that blend allopathic, traditional, and alternative modalities. Through the Center for Incubation & Findings Research (CIFR), we address socio-economic challenges like housing instability, food security, and access to mental health and integrative healthcare, collaborating with global leaders to drive meaningful change worldwide.
Neighborhood association raises concerns about planned Alpenrose Dairy redevelopment
The Hayhurst Neighborhood Association has raised numerous concerns about the proposed large-scale residential redevelopment of the former Alpenrose Dairy, which is within the borders of its outer Southwest Portland neighborhood, just east of Beaverton. "Overall, we do not see that the development will be supported by the area's transportation system, based on the City of Portland's, the City of Beaverton's, and the State of Oregon's policies and plans for safe walking and biking. Neighbors also have concerns about stormwater and erosion caused by the construction,...
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