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Court rules that Clackamas County must fulfill its PMLR obligations
Clackamas County must fulfill its contractual obligation to TriMet in relation to agreements regarding development and construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail (PMLR) project, according to a ruling handed down Monday. TriMet had filed litigation against Clackamas County last March in an effort to force the county to meet its PMLR obligations. The lawsuit followed…
Read MoreMore than 100 area leaders go behind bars for ‘good’ to support MDA
More than 100 business and civic leaders from throughout the Clackamas area will be “arrested” and put “behind bars” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Lock-Up fundraiser on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Accused of having big hearts and being heavily armed with kindness, the “jailbirds” volunteered to be part of MDA’s Lock-Up in order to…
Read MoreVoter Registration Modernization bill clears Oregon House
House Bill 3521 uses tested technology to increase voter participation and enhance the security of Oregon’s elections system Secretary of State Kate Brown applauded the Oregon House for approving a bill that will ensure virtually every eligible Oregon voter who wants to cast a ballot on Election Day is able to do so. “House Bill…
Read MoreClackamas County continues Small Grants program
Clackamas County is pleased to announce the continuation of its Small Grants for organizations serving residents of Clackamas County. For the current fiscal year, the Budget Committee has allocated $200,000 to be used for this purpose. Programs that help the most vulnerable families, seniors, and others meet their basic needs such as food assistance and…
Read MoreRecord number of participants at CCC graduation ceremonies
More than 420 students participated in two graduation ceremonies at Clackamas Community College (CCC) June 13 and 14 – a record number for the college. Ninety-three students took part in Thursday’s GED and Adult High School Diploma ceremony, while 318 students participated in Friday’s degree and certificate ceremony. In 2013, 415 total students earned the…
Read MoreCCC instructor named SBDC ‘State Star’
Longtime instructor Robert Sherk has been named the Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network’s 2013 “State Star.” The award is made annually to individuals who make significant contributions to the regional SBDC program and show a strong commitment to small business. Sherk has been an instructor in the Oregon SBDC system for nearly 15…
Read MoreSweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveiled ‘Lily’ doughnut
Sales from new confection will benefit Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Lands habitat On June 14 Krispy Kreme unveiled its newest menu item: the Lily doughnut, named in honor of the Oregon Zoo’s youngest pachyderm. The Lily doughnut, a special crème-filled glaze with a pink-icing elephant face adorning the top, will be available in local Krispy Kreme…
Read MoreBBB news release: Businesses, be mindful of masqueraders
BBB warns of top 10 impostors targeting businesses During National Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that businesses are a prime target for impostor invoices, postcards, notices, emails and visitors touting: Office supplies Magazine subscriptions Business vanity awards Yellow page ads or directory listings Employment and labor posters Licensing registration renewals Domain registration…
Read MoreGovernor names Commissioner Martha Schrader Oregon Solutions team leader
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has named Clackamas County Commissioner Martha Schrader to lead a team of community partners in developing the Clackamas County Food System ONEStop concept and to study ways to integrate and leverage local resources. Commissioner Schrader has long been an advocate of sustainability, county agriculture and economic efforts. One goal of the…
Read MoreKeep pets cool, safe on hot summer days, advises Clackamas County Dog Services
Clackamas County Dog Services Supervisor Diana Hallmark and her staff have plenty of experience keeping pets safe on hot days, and know how important it is to keep pets cool through the summer months. “Dogs and cats don’t sweat like people do,” Hallmark said. “They eliminate heat through their mouth (by panting) and the pads…
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