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Bynum demands OSAA act on racist slurs affecting TRL schools

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum is pressing the OSAA to strengthen its response to racist language at high school games, threatening legislative sanctions after alleged slurs at two Barlow football games. The policy debate extends to every Three Rivers League school, including Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, West Linn and Oregon City.

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Stafford Road roundabout opens with Sept. 30 celebration

Clackamas County will hold a grand opening for the new Stafford Road and Childs Road roundabout on Wednesday, Sept. 30, capping an $18 million safety and road improvement project that closed portions of Stafford Road intermittently since May 2025.

· 2 min read

Aerial view of a large circular roundabout with a dirt center island and multiple approach roads.

Lake Oswego adds 7 streets to October paving schedule

Lake Oswego added seven streets to its 2026 paving schedule on Sept. 21, with work set for the week of Oct. 12, including Del Prado, where a water main ruptured in August.

· 2 min read

Nighttime road paving with a dump truck, paving machine, and orange traffic cones.

Bynum demands OSAA act on racist slurs affecting TRL schools

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum is pressing the OSAA to strengthen its response to racist language at high school games, threatening legislative sanctions after alleged slurs at two Barlow football games. The policy debate extends to every Three Rivers League school, including Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, West Linn and Oregon City.

Bynum demands OSAA act on racist slurs affecting TRL schools

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum is pressing the OSAA to strengthen its response to racist language at high school games, threatening legislative sanctions after alleged slurs at two Barlow football games. The policy debate extends to every Three Rivers League school, including Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, West Linn and Oregon City.

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Stafford Road roundabout opens with Sept. 30 celebration

Clackamas County will hold a grand opening for the new Stafford Road and Childs Road roundabout on Wednesday, Sept. 30, capping an $18 million safety and road improvement project that closed portions of Stafford Road intermittently since May 2025.

Aerial view of a large circular roundabout with a dirt center island and multiple approach roads.

Lake Oswego adds 7 streets to October paving schedule

Lake Oswego added seven streets to its 2026 paving schedule on Sept. 21, with work set for the week of Oct. 12, including Del Prado, where a water main ruptured in August.

Nighttime road paving with a dump truck, paving machine, and orange traffic cones.

Education

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Oregon City's Crutcher advances toward state teaching award

Oregon City High School math teacher Jennifer Crutcher was named Clackamas Regional Teacher of the Year and is advancing toward the 2026-27 Oregon Teacher of the Year award, with a $10,000 prize and $5,000 for her school at stake.

Oregon City schools ban student phones during school day

Oregon City School District 62's updated policy requires students to store phones, earbuds, and headphones in lockers, classroom storage, or backpacks throughout the school day.

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Oregon City hosts free earthquake prep fair Sept. 19

NW Natural's free "Get Ready" emergency preparedness fair comes to Danielson Hilltop Mall in Oregon City on Saturday, Sept. 19, with tips on earthquake, wildfire and power outage readiness.

Firefighter dies battling Austin fire in Mount Hood National Forest

A contract firefighter died from injuries sustained Wednesday, Sept. 9, while battling the Austin fire in Mount Hood National Forest, about 25 miles southeast of Estacada in Clackamas County, the U.S. Forest Service confirmed.

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Free 'Microclimates' exhibit opens at Oregon City's CCC gallery

Portland artist Hilary Pfeifer's solo exhibition of mixed-media sculptures made from reclaimed materials is on free display at Clackamas Community College's Alexander Gallery in Oregon City through Dec. 4, with a public artist talk set for Oct. 7.

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Lake Oswego's Boutwell House lists at $2.2M after 95 years

The Boutwell House at 920 Fairway Road, a National Register-listed Arts and Crafts home built during the Depression for $12,000, is for sale at $2,195,000 after nearly a century of ownership by the same Lake Oswego family.

Historic cottage-style house partially framed by large mature trees and dense garden landscaping.

Lake Oswego startup Rapta raises $8 million for defense tech

Lake Oswego-based Rapta closed an $8 million funding round co-led by Voyager Capital and Access Venture Partners to scale its manufacturing quality platform across defense and aerospace sectors.

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Bynum demands OSAA act on racist slurs affecting TRL schools

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum is pressing the OSAA to strengthen its response to racist language at high school games, threatening legislative sanctions after alleged slurs at two Barlow football games. The policy debate extends to every Three Rivers League school, including Lake Oswego, Lakeridge, West Linn and Oregon City.

Lakeridge girls soccer routs Sherwood 5-0 in biggest win yet

No. 7 Lakeridge beat Sherwood 5-0 on Sept. 22 for its largest victory of the season, improving to 3-2-1 before a Thursday matchup against top-ranked Central Catholic.

A white soccer ball on a green grass field near a white painted line.

About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Editor

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

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