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0 Community Corner The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office rescued a climber who fell 600 feet in Mt. Hood's Devil's Kitchen area, the office said Monday. Colin Miner , Patch Staff Posted Reply OREGON CITY, OR — The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office rescued a man who fell about 600 feet into the Devil's Kitchen area of Mt. Hood last month, the office said Monday. The unidentified man, who was rescued just after 8 a.m. May 24, was taken to an undisclosed local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released, according to the sheriff's office. It was the ninth rescue of the traditional climbing season, which lasts from April through July, the sheriff's office said. Rescue teams usually go out on two or three rescues a season, officials said. They attributed the increase in rescues to a higher number of climbers who are inexperienced or not well prepared, according to the sheriff's office. The man had … [Read more...] about Mt. Hood Climber Rescued After 600-Foot Fall As Busy Season Continues

0 Politics & Government Leslie Wright got criticized when he said Japanese living in "small, compact areas" could be a model for dealing with homelessness. Dan Shalin , Patch Staff Posted Reply OREGON CITY, OR —A candidate for mayor of Oregon City has penned an op-ed in a local publication clarifying comments he made about how Japanese people living in "small, compact areas" could serve as a model for housing the city's homeless population. The comments went viral. Leslie Wright — who is set to face Oregon City Commission President Denyse McGriff in a special election on Aug. 23 — wrote in Pamplin Media Group that he was "disappointed and dismayed" about his own reference to Japanese people, which he made during a radio interview last month. The comments were reported in Pamplin's Oregon City News on June 18. However, Wright, who is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major, also took issue with how his comments were … [Read more...] about Oregon City Mayoral Candidate Clarifies Comments About Japanese

0 Arts & Entertainment Brian Krehbiel is painting a mural in downtown Oregon City depicting the tribal tale of how Willamette Falls was created. Colin Miner , Patch Staff Posted Reply OREGON CITY, OR — Brian Krehbiel, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, was joined Wednesday by other tribal members in front of 503 Main St. in Oregon City. Standing in front of a large white outer wall of White Rabbit Black Ink, a bookstore and coffee shop, they blessed the area and the work that Krehbiel was about to undertake. With the support of the Three Rivers Artists Guild, Krehbiel received permission to paint a 75-foot-by-19-foot mural on the side of the building depicting the tale of Meadowlark and Coyote. The story tells how Meadowlark and Coyote overcame differences in language to stretch a large rope that was turned into a large rock that created Willamette Falls. "Through connection, teaching and … [Read more...] about Artist Shares Tribal Culture Through 75-Foot Mural In Oregon City

0 Seasonal & Holidays Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Oregon City. Colin Miner , Patch Staff Posted Reply OREGON CITY, OR — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022. We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Oregon City so you can start planning now. While there are no official events yet in store for the July 4th holiday weekend in and around Oregon City, there are other events planned nearby. July 4 Festivities What: Villebois 4th of July Notes: There will be food and beverages and activities for kids. And, of course, a … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Oregon City

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