Clackamas County libraries meeting needs of our communities February 23 2021
Opinion: Librarians have been a link to help all of us strive to maintain a sense of normalcy.
A year ago, we began to face an uncertain future involving a pandemic testing our medical, physical, social and mental abilities. People throughout our county have stepped up and made a difference for all of us as we truly take life one day at a time. We recognize and honor such needed forces such as medical personnel, grocery workers, truckers, power-line folks, firefighters and so many more who have made a difference.
One unseen vital force has been our library staffs throughout the county. Though our library doors may be temporarily closed to the public, these people have worked behind the scenes to make things happen and to assist with social and mental needs of all ages. These librarians have been a link to help all of us strive to maintain a sense of normalcy in a world of a constantly changin
February 12 2021
My generation needs Gov. Brown to get serious about getting all the state s polluters to clean up their acts. And do so before 2050
To grow up today is to grow up during the apocalypse. In the midst of a global pandemic and climate crisis, my classmates and I are just trying to finish high school. While already trapped in our homes, the record-breaking wildfire season destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and left Oregonians breathing toxic smoke for weeks. We re graduating into a world fraught with unprecedented tragedies.
Two global public health emergencies are harming Oregonians: COVID-19 and climate change. Smoke from wildfires, pollution from burning fossil fuels and a respiratory virus are all gunning for our lungs. Who is bearing more than their fair share of these burdens? The answer has always been the same: Black, Indigenous and people of color.
Former Oregon City equestrian shares story about OCHS coach
Abigail Norton: Angie Wacker insisted I get up after I broke my back during practice
As a member of the Oregon City equestrian team my junior and senior years of high school (2015-17), I read with interest the article in the OC News last week about Coach Angie Wacker s state ethics violations and wanted to share my own story.
I fell off my horse while attending our first practice during Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) drill tryouts. It was nobody s fault but my own; I had forgotten to tighten my cinch before getting on.
February 01 2021
Candace Avalos: We do not feel safe on our streets and in our homes when hate goes unchecked. I am running for County commissioner to stand up for you the people, your families and your businesses, and to work for a brighter future for all of us.
These are some of the first few words you can read on Mark Shull s campaign page for Clackamas County. But after it was uncovered recently that the newly elected commissioner has a documented history of disparaging Black and brown communities, some of us are wondering what he really meant when he said he d work for all of us.
January 25 2021
Recent legislation helped, but many Oregonians - particularly Black and Hispanic families - face additional challenges
In December s one-day special session, Oregon lawmakers took action to ensure that Oregonians won t be evicted during the darkest days of winter as COVID-19 continues to disrupt our communities and economy.
Through the passage of House Bill 4401, the Oregon Legislature recognized the importance of having a safe and stable home.
Testimony in favor of the bill came from nearly 200 renters, landlords, faith leaders and service organizations, painting a powerful picture of the financial insecurity the virus has wrought on Oregon families in every part of the state.