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Clackamas County planning to remove encampment Monday, gate and close road permanently
The residents of a homeless encampment on Southeast Clackamas Road have been preparing themselves. Last week, people organized belongings, tried to pick up trash and attempted to repair their recreational vehicles. Some debated where they could find parts to get their RVs running in time. And time is not on their side. They’re preparing for the morning of Sept. 30, when deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office are planning to force them to leave, clearing the camp before officials permanently close the road. ...
Sandy Parks & Recreation seeks input for Meinig Park improvement project
With discussions about improvements to Meinig Memorial Park underway at the Sandy Parks and Recreation Department, city staff are interested to know people's thoughts and desires for the future of the well-loved park. From now through Monday, Oct. 7, people can participate in an online survey at tinyurl.com/bddcxwhh to let parks department staff know your priorities and opinions as they plan improvements. "Your feedback is essential in guiding our efforts...
Oregon City Business Alliance hosting forum on Clackamas County's clean water future
The Oregon City Business Alliance invites community members to a presentation by Clackamas Water Environment Services from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abernethy Center Oct. 15. The goal is to highlight the dedicated people who work to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to homes and businesses in Clackamas County. The Clackamas River supplies high-quality drinking water to over 300,000 people in Clackamas and Washington Counties. It is vitally important that communities understand how best to build resilience, manage challenges and demands, support public...
Oregon Trail schools offer orientation for kindergarten families starting next week
Oregon Trail School District works to ensure all students find success, starting before they even step foot in their first kindergarten class. To this end, Oregon Trail elementary schools have several kindergarten orientation events coming up to help parents and future students navigate enrollment and entering the school system. “Little Steps to School Success” is offered for preschooler ages 3-5 to prepare them for kindergarten and the beginning of their...
Orchid Health receives recognition as one of Oregon's Top Places to Work
Orchid Health is responsible for the healthcare services of many rural residents in Oregon, including through school-based clinics in Sandy, Welches and Estacada. For their "dedication to fostering a well-being-first workplace," Orchid Health was recently recognized by The Oregonian as one of Oregon's Top Places to Work for 2024. Along with this ranking, the healthcare provider also was recognized for fostering a work environment that promoted "strong values," open-mindedness and "clued-in employees." ...
Smallwood, Walker discuss priorities, issues facing Sandy as mayoral candidates
Leading up to every election, The Post features Q&As with each local candidate by position, presenting the opinions of the opponents in each race side by side to help inform the community before they vote. This is part one of a three-part Q&A between candidates for Sandy mayor: Council President Laurie Smallwood and Councilor Kathleen Walker. To recap: ...
PHOTOS: Rally at Milwaukie Bay Park asks for construction to begin on improvements
Instead of picnic blankets and frisbees, community members brought picket signs to Milwaukie Bay Park Friday, Sept. 27. Community organizers gathered for a rally to urge the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners to complete the renovations on the waterfront park. “When I talk to people around town, many Milwaukieans feel that the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners broke their promise to build Milwaukie Bay Park,” said Milwaukie Mayor Lisa Batey...
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