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Public invited to open house on Clackamas County’s plans to extend Monterey Avenue
The public is invited to learn more about Clackamas County’s plans to extend Monterey Avenue from 82nd Avenue to Fuller Road at an open house set for Wednesday, March 5. People are invited to stop by any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm at LaSalle High School, 11999 SE Fuller Road, Clackamas, to see and comment…
Read MoreTax season updates and resources
A Webinar for Small Business Organizations Presented by the Internal Revenue Service – Stakeholder Liaison, Northwest Area Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:00 am—10:30 am Alaska 10:00 am—11:30 am Pacific 11:00 am—12:30 pm Mountain Join them to hear some tax season updates and see where to quickly find information to assist your small business members and…
Read MoreHigh school students in Clackamas County invited to enter safe driving media contest
High school students in Clackamas County are invited to participate in the Posters and Coasters Safe Driving Media Contest. The goal of the contest, sponsored by Clackamas County Safe Communities, is for students to create art work or written messages that promote safe driving to reach out to others in the community. Patty McMillan, Clackamas…
Read MoreClackamas County Commissioners approve ambulance contract with American Medical Response
Clackamas County Commissioners formally approved a five-year contract with American Medical Response (AMR) to provide emergency and non-emergency ambulance service for Clackamas County. The vote was 3-2 with Commissioners Jim Bernard, Paul Savas and Martha Schrader voting in support and Chair John Ludlow and Commissioner Tootie Smith, voting no. The contract with Clackamas County, AMR,…
Read MoreClackamas County honors Sandy Public Library for sustainable business practices
The Sandy Public Library was recently recognized for excellence in recycling, waste prevention and sustainable operations with a BRAG (Business Recycling Awards Group) award, presented at a recent Sandy City Council meeting by Shannon Martin from the Clackamas County Office of Sustainability. The Sandy Public Library showcases how public facilities are leading the way to…
Read MorePress release from Scott Jorgensen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Andrew Malcolm February 13, 2014 (202) 226-7338 Greg Walden, other U.S. House leaders, call for GAO investigation into Cover Oregon *** Audio available. Video of Walden’s news conference to come *** MEDFORD, Ore. – U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today announced that he and other top leaders on the House…
Read MorePGE files General Rate Case
On February 13, 2014, Portland General Electric (PGE) asked the Oregon Public Utility Commission to approve price increases in 2015 to pay for two new power plants when they go into service next year. This request for a potential overall price increase of 4.6 percent is the first step in a 10-month review process with…
Read MoreYouth Career Expo and 36th Annual Skills Day competition at CCC
Youth ages 14 to 21 are invited to explore career fields by attending the Youth Career Expo at Clackamas Community College on Thursday, February 27, from 8:30am to noon in Randall Gym. This event is scheduled in conjunction with the 36th Annual Clackamas Regional Skills Competition, also taking place on February 27. CCC has partnered…
Read MoreCCC joins ‘SALT’ to assist students with debt management
Student financial debt is a growing problem in the United States. Americans now owe more than $1 trillion in student financial debt, surpassing credit card debt. Undergraduate borrowers who graduated in 2012 owed on average $29,400 in debt, a 25 percent increase from just four years earlier. At the same time, the default rate on…
Read MoreMarch Clackamas Community College (CCC) calendar of events
February 27 – March 9 Winter Term Theater Production: ‘Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom’ CCC’s Theatre Arts Department presents “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley and directed by Jim Eikrem. Shows are scheduled Feb. 27-March 9, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre.…
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