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Poll shows support for potential Lake Oswego bond measure 

Though polling results weren’t overwhelmingly positive, a consultant hired by the city of Lake Oswego to gauge public…

Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Business

After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

News

Find a place to cool off in Lake Oswego, Clackamas County 

With temperatures expected to hover in the 90s Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16 in Clackamas County…

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Man accused of destroying ATMs with excavator in Clackamas faces charges 

A man accused of destroying two ATMs with a stolen excavator to steal cash at a U.S. Bank…

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Kids punching a port-a-potty and complaints about lake closure: Lake Oswego’s police log

ACCIDENTS 7/3 8:42 p.m. An accident involving entrapment was reported near Kerr Parkway and McNary Parkway. 7/4 10:05…

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Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts 

While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…

Local News

Clackamas County begins monitoring of sheriff’s office financials following budget controversy

After the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office went over budget during the 2024-25 fiscal year, the county government has…

News

Accusations from neighbors and ‘aimless’ walking: Lake Oswego’s police log

ACCIDENTS 6/27 5:06 p.m. A hit-and-run accident was reported near the 10 block of Jefferson Parkway. No one…

Crime & Justice

Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says

The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs fresh off of a fight in the…