CLACKAMAS COUNTY NEWS

Oregon local news from Happy Valley, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie,
Oregon City, Tualatin and West Linn

A 47-year old woman who re-enlisted two years ago to help soldiers cope with their anger and post-traumatic stress disorder was among the wounded.  Full story »

Oregon's winemakers like very much what they are seeing and tasting.  Full story »

The homeowners were vacationing at the time of last night's fire. Full story »

A Milwaukie-area man was indicted Thursday on multiple charges in a fatal Sept. 16 crash on U.S. 26 in Welches.  Full story »

Leaders of the state's largest ethnic group organize in hopes of planning a summit and developing a legislative platform  Full story »

The Hispanic Integration Initiative goes beyond traditional integration based on civics and English language programs and promotes business-related means: skills training, financial literacy and access to financial resources and scholarships. Full story »

The center at the empty Convention Plaza building on Northeast Third Avenue, just north of the Burnside Bridge, is the second winter-only shelter in Portland to allow couples to sleep together -- Human Solutions was the first last winter Full story »

Authorities are investigating the actions early Saturday morning of Larry Scott Vang, 46, of Salem. Full story »

A thief took a flight logbook, a headset, flight radio, GPS, duffel bag, and other work-related items from Justin Schlimpert's vehicle, which was parked outside his home on Frontier Parkway. Full story »

Canby resident Alexander James Bogardus, 26, confessed to using a handgun to steal OxyContin from Dave's Prescription Shop, 911 SW Fourth Ave., police said. Full story »

As the region faces decisions on major planning issues, the debate is over how to best accommodate growth.  Full story »

Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents now work full-time at the Clackamas County Jail, weeding out those in the country illegally. The result has been a steady flow of inmates into federal custody, many to be deported. Full story »

Dita's Chocolates, 38915 Proctor Blvd., will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. today.  Full story »

Police are asking for the public's help in updating Gladstone's plan for natural disasters. The plan update will cover how the city would address flooding, wildfires, earthquakes, severe storms, landslides, volcanic eruptions and combination disasters.  Full story »

Flir Systems Inc. of Wilsonville has donated two hand-held thermal imaging cameras to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office for search-and-rescue operations and nighttime patrol duties.  Full story »

Two Clackamas County Sheriff's Office members have been honored for a river rescue in Gladstone that saved two people.  Full story »

Katie Trapp of Canby was selected queen of the 2010 Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo Court. Erika Roney of Beavercreek and Emily Wilhite of Woodburn were chosen as princesses.  Full story »

What's billed as the nation's first county-sponsored charging station for electric vehicles is up and running at Clackamas County's Red Soils Campus in Oregon City. Full story »

Looking for ways to help your community? Here are opportunities to volunteer in Clackamas County Full story »

Professional storyteller Christopher Leebrick of West Linn won the national Storytelling World award for his recorded performance of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart."  Full story »

Jake Stoneking, 15, has a rare form of brain cancer called high-risk medulloblastoma. The community of West Linn is helping offset medical, travel and time-off work expenses for the Stoneking family. Full story »

Monica Smith joins the Sandy Public Library this week as the new full-time children's librarian. Full story »

Three Sandy teenagers have organized a social group for single mothers. Meetings are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on three Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 21 and Dec. 12, at the Sandy Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd.  Full story »

Senior citizens and needy families will benefit from a fundraiser at Christ the King Catholic Church. The annual Holiday Gifts and Cookie Faire will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, 7414 S.E. Michael Drive.  Full story »

The student body, teachers and staff of Gladstone High School invite all veterans -- especially Gladstone High graduates -- to attend a Veteran's Day celebration at 9 a.m. Tuesday.  Full story »