Clackamas County News
Map shows where thunderstorms might develop in Oregon on Tuesday and Wednesday
Thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning in much of the state.
Notifications raise more questions in HIV, hepatitis infection scare at Oregon hospitals
The Providence and Legacy hospital chains are working with state public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Deputies ID alleged car thief shot in Sunnyside hospital parking garage
Joseph Brasuell, 25, remains in the hospital with serious injuries.
Oregon man who beheaded mother approved for ‘conditional release’ from state hospital
Joshua Webb was sent to live at the state hospital in 2018 after he pleaded guilty except for insanity in the killing of his mother, Tina Webb, 59, the year before.
Oregon man who brought mom’s severed head to Thriftway is well enough to leave state hospital, doctor says
Joshua Webb, 43, has lived at the Oregon State Hospital since 2018 when he pleaded guilty except for insanity for killing his mother.
Metro appears poised to ask voters to extend homeless services tax, allow some proceeds to go to affordable housing
In a meeting Tuesday, Metro Council expressed support for recommendations which, if passed, would alter the housing services tax, including raising the income level at which the tax is collected.
Readers respond: Expand ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
New Oregon weather map shows where high temps Tuesday might hit 110+
The heat wave already is blamed for several deaths.
West Linn drowning victim left life jacket on dock, first responders say
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a man “flailing” in the water near the dock and boat ramp in Willamette Park.
2 Klamath Falls teenagers murdered, officials say; 20-year-old man arrested
A man has been indicted in their killings.
Some school summer programming paused in Portland area due to lack of air conditioning
Summer school is out — at least at non-air conditioned buildings at Portland Public Schools, until the current heat wave breaks.
Here’s how much every Clackamas County employee got paid last year
Department heads, medical directors, physicians and law enforcement officers were the highest earners.
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