Business
Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction
The “doors are open” on a new state office charged with meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of getting…
Local News
Lake Oswego hopes new fire station development method saves money
The city of Lake Oswego has established its strategy for building out a new South Shore fire station…
Local News
Oswego Lake plaintiff threatens further litigation over July 4 access
A plaintiff in the case that ushered in public access to Oswego Lake from Millennium Plaza Park is…
Local News
Are fireworks permitted on Fourth of July in Lake Oswego?
The city of Lake Oswego does not ban fireworks, but it does discourage their use. As local residents…
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Lake Oswego School Board approves new two-year teacher contract, avoids further staff reductions
The Lake Oswego School District has reached a new two-year agreement with the teachers union — the Lake…
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Lake Oswego firefighter describes Idaho killings as a ‘wake up call’
The luring and subsequent murder of two firefighters by a gunman in Idaho — as well as other…
Business
Rick Wright, Market of Choice CEO and grocery industry leader, dies at 62
Rick Wright, CEO of the Oregon-based grocery chain Market of Choice, died Sunday. He was 62. Wright, who…
Business
ODOT director calls Legislature’s transportation bill failure ‘shocking,’ ‘scary’ warns of layoffs
In an email to ODOT staff Saturday, Director Kris Strickland said the agency will be forced to eliminate…
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
Lifestyle
Lake Oswego women’s team wins water polo tournament on Oswego Lake
Twelve teams from across the Portland metro area waded, swam and hurled balls into nets within the waters…