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Facing staffing needs, West Linn debates how to increase revenue

Although West Linn avoided budget cuts earlier this year, unlike the West Linn-Wilsonville School District and the city…

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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…

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West Linn-Wilsonville School District receives three bids for Oppenlander property

After four years of question marks,  offers have officially been made for the Oppenlander property in the Rosemont…

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Stafford Road traffic closures in Lake Oswego and West Linn will change starting next week 

Ongoing Stafford Road traffic impacts related to Clackamas County’s road improvement project will change next week. Starting July…

Government

How will Oregon Department of Transportation cuts affect West Linn, Clackamas County? 

With the Oregon Department of Transportation facing hundreds of layoffs and funding cuts due to the failure of…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Crime & Justice

SWAT arrests Clackamas County man after standoff near Milwaukie

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Rian Keith Pittman, 35, following a standoff with SWAT officers near Milwaukie…

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Lemonade stands and kids knocking on doors: The latest from West Linn’s police log

6/26 8:09 a.m. A caller said the night before, a man approached their daughters and wouldn’t leave them…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…