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Softball Recap: Estacada wins going away against Molalla
In what's become a running theme this season, Estacada gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over the Molalla Indians. The victory was some much needed relief for Estacada as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Oregon City faith-healing parents accused of failing to care for newborn who died
The Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office this week accused an Oregon City couple of failing to arrange medical care for their newborn who suffered from jaundice and later died. Court records show Blair and Taylor Edwards face first- and second-degree criminal mistreatment charges stemming from the death of their...
Gresham Fire battles pair of commercial blazes; rescue newborn kittens
Gresham Fire faced a pair of simultaneous blazes Saturday morning, April 27, both of which began from engulfed vehicles parked next to buildings. The first fire sparked at 5:40 a.m. at a commercial building, 19004 N.E. San Rafael St., just down the road from Station 74. That team was first on scene, discovering a large number of tires inside a truck on fire next to a building. The flames reached the structure and extended to the roof of the building. ...
Should Estacada start conserving water?
The Estacada City Council discussed the possibility of restricting water use when the city gets close to it’s capacity to provide water in the summer and asked city staff to continue to explore the issue. Last summer the city recorded record water usage, which is connected primarily to summertime watering lawns and landscaping and swimming pools. “We’re not in dire straits right now. But we maybe want to start working...
Free Comic Book Day, help with the 4th fireworks and a new judge in town
Stop by The Estacada Public Library on Saturday, May 4 and pick up a free comic book to celebrate National Free Comic Book Day. The library, at 825 N.W. Wade St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Wednesday track meet is senior night for MHS
Madras will host Tri-Valley Conference rivals Crook County and Estacada, along with La Pine, in a track and field meet Wednesday, May 1, and it will be senior night. League power Crook County is not expected to send its top athletes, though, according to MHS coach Mike Dove. With district nearing — Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 — many programs are lightening their competition loads. Madras was scheduled to be...
Mrs. Estacada, Sarahi Welton, prepares to compete for Mrs. Oregon crown
This coming weekend, Sarahi Welton, who has become known locally not only for her community service but as Mrs. Estacada, will compete for the title of Mrs. Oregon at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Welton and many others representing communities around the state will don their best glam and go head-to-head for the crown. The Mrs. Oregon contest is part of the America Strong Pageant. ...
Delays coming to Troutdale roads for hazardous tree removal
Expect traffic delays next week across Troutdale as road crews remove hazardous trees that are at high risk of falling along a trio of roadways. From Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3, Multnomah County crews will be working from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. At each site there will be large equipment and flaggers directing traffic. Delays could reach up to 20 minutes. The work locations are: Southeast Stark Street — Delays between Southeast 35th Street and the Stark Street Bridge.Southeast Kerslake Road — Delays between Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 302nd Avenue.Southeast Sweetbriar Road — Delays between Southeast 282nd Avenue and Soutehast Kerslake Road. For updates on road conditions, visit multco.us/roads.
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