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Clackamas County selects 5 finalists to vie for Melissa Fireside’s seat
The county said it will consider five finalists: Metro Councilor Christine Lewis, former Lake Oswego City Councilors Jeff Gudman and Jackie Manz; former Damascus Mayor Diana Helm and Happy Valley Mayor Tom Ellis.

How one Oregon domestic violence shelter is facing the federal grant freeze
The order sparked widespread confusion and left many Oregon organizations concerned about funding, including Clackamas Women's Services, which provides domestic violence services.

Politics
Clackamas County faces legal fight with Boring equestrian center
In April, Clackamas County shut down the Mt. Hood Center in Boring. The center's managers are fighting back.

Culture
Pickathon to continue dancing in Happy Valley for another decade
The multiday music festival on Pendarvis Farm received approval for a 10-year conditional use permit from Happy Valley’s planning commission Tuesday night.
Oregon will get nearly $3.7M in federal funds to make streets safer
Millions are headed to Oregon to address street safety. Funds will be used by communities to install more signs, update safety plans and help educate the public.

Clackamas Community College looks to match workforce, student interests through short programs
The community college is offering some new, quicker programs that join a slate of more than 20 career pathway certificates the school already offers.

Old Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City on fire
Clackamas County Fire Department responded to the three-alarm fire slightly after 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Education
Records Show How One School District Handled Last Big Portland Storm
Public records from the North Clackamas School District show administrators scrambling to find children and get them home, amid snow and freezing rain.

Think Out Loud
Funding Measure 98 | Gov. Brown's Budget | Clackamas County Turnabout | History Of East Portland
We explore the funding for voter-passed Measure 98, the governor's proposed budget, the winds of change in Clackamas County, and a new exhibit about the history of East Portland.

politics
Voter Information Not Compromised After Clackamas County Terminal Accessed
A Clackamas County elections computer with a potential security problem did not compromise confidential voter information, county officials said Friday.