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City business grants to return in new biennium

While looking at spending priorities and urban renewal agency goals, the city of Sandy decided to press pause on the longtime business-serving grant programs: the… Read moreCity business grants to return in new biennium

Youth Arts For Change exhibit now on display in Clackamas County

Pieces by some of the 190 students in the program reflect on 2022 experiences Read moreYouth Arts For Change exhibit now on display in Clackamas County

Five takeaways from Kotek's budget proposals

She faces questions about state aid to schools and maintaining reserves in addition to her priorities for housing and homelessness, mental health and substance ab… Read moreFive takeaways from Kotek's budget proposals

Work starts on new courthouse for Clackamas County

Completion due in 2025 for long-awaited project; funding gap remains for state and county because of rising construction costs. Read moreWork starts on new courthouse for Clackamas County

Sandy museum forges community connections

During the pioneer era, numerous travelers passed through the Sandy area along the Barlow Road — including a descendent of English poet Percy Shelley. Read moreSandy museum forges community connections

Merkley: A lot of work ahead for Congress

Democratic senator says Republican majority in House off to a bad start with cuts in tax-collection efforts; he covers a wide range of issues at a Clackamas town hall. Read moreMerkley: A lot of work ahead for Congress

Outrage, disappointment define reaction to proposed closure of Birth Center.

Nearly 100 people, mostly women and many of them young mothers, expressed outrage Thursday as they spoke during a listening session convened on the topic of the p… Read moreOutrage, disappointment define reaction to proposed closure of Birth Center.

Tigard land swap of River Terrace 2.0 approved by Metro

Tigard will get moving on planning for the next phase of River Terrace, which could add 4,500 new homes to the city. Construction isn't expected to start before 2026.

Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Governor: 'We take this opportunity seriously,' but she leaves it to lawmakers to fashion details early in the 2023 session to attract federal money.

Learning a latte in East County

Beloved local baristas share tricks of the trade from East County, Sandy coffee shops.

Oregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Gov. Tina Kotek's budget recommendations include more for housing and homeless, mental health, schools and child care.

Counties would get new judgeships under pending bill

Washington County would get two, Clackamas County one in legislation that would add seven to the existing statewide total of 180.

UPDATE: Severe weather shelters remain open Sunday night

With cold weather continuing, emergency warming shelters will remain open through the night of Sunday, Jan. 29 in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. TriMet is providing free transportation to the shelters.

U.S. Sen. Merkley applauds new efforts to expand journalism in Oregon

A bill to help struggling news organizations died in Congress in 2022; the Oregon Democrat says he’ll try again.

Oregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

Throughout the region, Oregon officials decry the beating of Tyre Nichols and support the firing of five officers, who now criminal charges.

Hydrologists hope for snowpack to bounce back

In a turn of environmental events, Southern Oregon is currently boasting a healthier snowpack than our local Hood, Sandy, Lower Deschutes region.

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

Legacy Mount Hood to close birthing center

Expecting parents will have to travel to Portland

Sandy Parks & Rec welcomes community input on new park

Since the city of Sandy purchased the old Cedar Ridge Middle School property on Pleasant Street in 2016, many conversations have been had about its potential as a community hub for recreation and socialization.

Cities pitch their plan for state homeless spending

They seek per-capita amounts, but Gov. Kotek says only, 'You will see resources that will help you' without a specific endorsement.

GOP tactics in 2023 Oregon Legislature could range from combat to cooperation

Republican leaders in Salem will use stalling tactics to make sure their voices are heard.

Clackamas Fire District Board green lights emergency safety levy

Voters will see funding ask on May ballots

PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTEBOOK: A moment in Oregon’s history as seen through my lens

Two fellow photojournalists and I were allowed to capture the historic moment when Tina Kotek, soon to be governor, stood with her wife and rewrote Oregon history books.

House Democratic leader is upbeat about 2023 session

Julie Fahey says new members and leaders have broad agreement on priorities of housing, mental health, schools and more.

EO Media to replace Medford newspaper soon

On the heels of the closure of the century-old Medford Mail Tribune, EO Media Group announced the company’s plans to open a new publication in the city on Friday, Jan. 20.

Disposal rates in Sandy to increase as of March 1

Sandy City Council and representatives of Hoodview Disposal and Recycling met again Jan. 17, to discuss the contractor’s proposed rate increases that would take effect on March 1.

Sandy News Briefs

OTSD schools host kindergarten orientations

‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a ‘King Tide’ is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides.

Clackamas County to offer housing mediation training Feb. 16

Clackamas County will offer basic mediation training and housing mediation services in an effort to aid community members in resolving conflicts and preventing future evictions as of Feb. 16, 2023.

Mt. Hood Museum prepares annual snow day event

It’s a new year, and with that staff and volunteers at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum invite all to come make fresh tracks in the snow with the annual Ski the Glade fundraiser.

Sandy Community Action center reopens after revamp

Sandy Community Action Center reopens after renovations to flooring, new coat of paint and display shelf revamp

"Ezra's Law" bill back seeking tougher assault sentencing

A crime bill named for a Madras boy severely beaten in 2017 by his mother's boyfriend is back before the Oregon Legislature.

Eastside entrepreneurs endure despite COVID openings

Keeks Cafe, Legacy Coffee, Lennox Jai all thriving following pandemic starts

Countdown clock starts ticking on Legislature's "long session"

With bangs of gavels at either end of the Capitol Tuesday, the clock began ticking on the 160-day session of the Oregon Legislature.

Parties lay out their priorities for Oregon's 2023 session

Senate Democrats speak alone; Democrats and Republicans share the stage for the House, but offer differing goals as the clock starts on the 2023 session.

Rep. Helfrich to serve on housing, transportation committees, more

House District 52 Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, looking forward to working 'on important issues' on housing, ways and means, transportation and semiconductors committees

Sandy Community Center offers new slate of programs in new year

Sandy Community & Senior Center offers new slate of programs in new year for people of all ages

Nutz-n-Boltz Theater prepares evening of radio to bring in donations

Nutz-n-Boltz Theater Co. in Boring prepares evening of radio to bring in donations as annual fundraiser on Jan. 27-29.

Head-on crash outside Eagle Creek results in death of 22-year-old driver

Miguel Adams died after allegedly driving into oncoming lanes

News leadership changes announced at Pamplin Media

Pamplin staffers have been promoted and take on new duties to better serve local communities.

Pamplin Media Group names new president

J. Brian Monihan also named publisher of Portland Tribune

Two Portland lawmakers take aim at housing, homelessness

Portlanders Sen. Kayse Jama and Rep. Maxine Dexter hold important gavels on committees that oversee housing.

Kotek focuses on homelessness, housing in first executive orders

State will oversee interagency work with local governments; housing production target set at 36,000 annually, which new governor concedes will take some work.

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