Estacada's Latest News
May 23, 2013
Faraday Lake reopens to anglers
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PGE made renovations to the lake to improve fish habitat as part of its relicensing agreement Portland General Electric Biologist Tim Shibahara speaks of the renovations to the Faraday…
May 23, 2013
Two more burglary suspects in custody
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Deputy, crime prevention specialist offer advice Community Service Officer Sara McClurg and Deputy Matt Helmer of Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office spoke on crime prevention at a chamber lunch…
May 23, 2013
State legislators address citizens concerns
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Rep. Kennemer and Sen. Olsen visit Estacada Citizens of Estacada brought their concerns to state Rep. Bill Kennemer and Sen. Alan Olsen at a town hall meeting at the Estacada Community Center on…
May 23, 2013
Local organizations request financial support from the city
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The Estacada City Budget Committee will have a tough time deciding amongst funding requests that total double the available amount The leaders of several local organizations have requested help…
May 23, 2013
Sandy Police win public-safety contract
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Transition to new provider under way, will continue through September The Estacada City Council has agreed to end its long-standing contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office in favor…
May 21, 2013
County to TriMet: 'Not if we have any say in rail line'
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Clackamas County voters sent a largely symbolic message to TriMet on Tuesday night against light rail by voting down a measure authorizing the line from Portland through Milwaukie to Oak Grove,…
May 21, 2013
Clackamas County updates unofficial election results
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Ballots continue to be counted for the May 21, 2013 Clackamas County Special District Elections. Clackamas County has updated the tally of unofficial election results at…
May 15, 2013
Parents demand music, P.E. in elementary schools
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At a packed Budget Committee Meeting and School Board Meeting in the Estacada High School choir room on Wednesday, May 8, district patrons delivered a message loud and clear: Keep music and…
May 15, 2013
Silva, Snedeker run for fire board
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Candidates running for contested seat Matthew Silva and Rick Snedeker are vying for the Position 1 seat on the Estacada Fire District Board of Directors in the May 21 special election. Silva is…
May 09, 2013
Around Town
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COMMUNITY CENTER TOPS lunch, games Every Tuesday, TOPS, $2 lunch and bingo; every Monday and Thursday, exercise at 9:30 a.m. and Chicken Foot Dominos after lunch; every Wednesday, breakfast at 9…
May 09, 2013
MHCC presents One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
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The Mt. Hood Community College Theatre department will perform “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” a play based on the novel by Ken Kesey, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 9–11, in the…
May 09, 2013
County will consider AMR ambulance contract
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American Medical Response executives expressed relief after Clackamas County commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to look at their bid for continuing local ambulance services. County Chairman John…
May 09, 2013
Straddling candidates scramble to reach Clackamas County voters
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The Aurora Rural Fire Protection District has less than a third of its voters in Clackamas County, but the only the Marion County Voters’ Pamphlet lists any information about its six candidates…
May 09, 2013
Bees swarm a tree near Estacada Junior High School
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Students kept inside during their lunch as a precaution Despite the sun and near-perfect weather, Estacada Junior High School students spent their lunch hour inside on Thursday, May 2. Why?…
May 09, 2013
An Eagle Creek woman raises brain tumor awareness in honor of…
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Brewsaugh shares the story of her nieces heroic battle with brain cancer in Goodbyes Before Youre Gone “Anything I can do to keep Shannon’s legacy alive is a great comfort to me,” said Christy…
May 09, 2013
Kennemer, Olsen plan Estacada town hall
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Lawmakers will discuss current affairs with local citizens Rep. Bill Kennemer, R-Oregon City, and Sen. Alan Olsen, R-Canby, will discuss such topics as the state budget, school funding, reform…
May 09, 2013
Library honored for 100th year of service to Estacada
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The Oregon Library Association awarded the Estacada Public Library a certificate of recognition for its 100th year of service at a conference April 25. Estacada Public Library Director Michele…
May 09, 2013
Firefighters respond to small brush fire
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Six acres of brush burn; no one is injured Estacada resident Carol Staatz heard a series of disturbing popping sounds outside of her home on the 39000 block of Southeast George Road on the…
May 09, 2013
Estacada Farmers Market blows in for another season
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The Estacada Farmers Market opened its 2013 season under a clear blue sky and with just about the perfect temperature. Now, if the wind had cooperated, things would have been just about perfect.…
May 07, 2013
Childrens Center rallies for adequate funding
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Clackamas County organization hosts its signature event Wednesday’s signature Children's Center event will allow community members throughout the region to unite on behalf of government agencies…
