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Longtime staple of Sandy Mountain Festival honored as grand marshal
For decades, the image of the Mountain Man and Rusty the Dancing Bear have represented the Sandy Mountain Festival. Now, for what is possibly his last festival, the Mountain Man himself, Daniel Stevens, will be honored as grand marshal of the parade on July 11. “It’s probably the most exciting thing, to be recognized by a community I’ve served for so many years,” Stevens said. “You can’t get any better...
Health authority issues measles advisory
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and county public health officials are investigating two cases of measles in a single Clackamas County household. One household member, an unvaccinated adult, was confirmed to have measles Friday, June 14. The individual developed a rash June 11. While the time range of the exposure is believed to be between May 19 and June 4, the specific location of the exposure, which occurred in Marion County, is unknown, suggesting there may be other, unreported measles cases in Oregon, according to...
Milwaukie Welcomes "Auntie's Place," a New Shelter for Native Families Funded by Metro Initiative
In the heart of Milwaukie, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYFA) along with Clackamas County celebrated the opening of Khwat yaka haws or "Auntie’s Place" on June 25, 2024, a new shelter program serving Native families in need. The name Khwat yaka haws, meaning “Auntie’s Place” in Chinook, was proposed by Oregon State Representative Tawna Sanchez, who also serves as NAYA's director of Family Services, and reflects the shelter's dedication to provide a nurturing environment, reminiscent of the supportive role aunties play in Indigenous communities.
Portland fire agencies enact burn ban due to forecasted high temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland instituted a burn ban Tuesday, which takes effect immediately. Portland Fire and Rescue issued the ban due to forecasted high temperatures, limited rainfall and ongoing dry conditions. These are the Portland area counties that have also enacted burn bans: Multnomah County, Clackamas...
Oregon seeks ‘systemic changes’ at agency that oversees senior living communities
The death of a memory care resident who eloped undetected from a community in Oregon has prompted the state governor to call for an external audit of the state agency charged with overseeing senior living and care facilities, along with policies to bring “systemic changes.”. The call to action...
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