Neighbors of a proposed 12-acre solar farm east of Albany are voicing opposition to the project.
The proposed project would sit on land that is adjacent to Eicher Road along Highway 20, and the concerns being expressed range from ecological to personal.Â
The actual solar panel grid would be located on the Cox Creek Lane side of the property. The project includes a chain-link security fence that will enclose the grid.
The president used his address to look forward to a return to normal after the pandemic. He touted the number of vaccines administered during his time in office, over 220 million, and urged Americans to continue to roll up their sleeves and get a shot. Today, 90 percent of Americans now live within five miles of a vaccination site, said President Biden. Everyone over the age of 16, everyone, is now eligible to get vaccinated right now, right away. Go get vaccinated, America. While millions of Americans have gotten a shot, the daily number of vaccinations ha
Clackamas County tentatively supports lawsuit over waste fees April 01 2021
Board unanimously passes initial ordinance change to allow court action holding Metro accountable for reductions in ratepayer waste fees. UPDATED FRIDAY, APRIL 2: Clackamas County commissioners were initially supportive of an ordinance change on waste disposal fees that would allow residents to pursue a legal action against Metro for allegedly breaking its charter.
County commissioners unanimously passed the first of two public readings of the ordinance after hearing public testimony on Tuesday, April 1.
According to John DiLorenzo attorney for David Hoover, Thomas Riley and other garbage customers in Clackamas County and partner at Portland-based Davis Wright Tremaine the new ordinance would allow his clients to hold Metro accountable to charge fees only based only on the actual cost of providing waste service.
Clackamas County halts housing project at Estacada motel
Project would have given first priority to those displaced by wildires, eventually become workforce housing
Clackamas County commissioners voted to put the breaks on a project that would provide shelter for homeless individuals and later transition to workforce housing in Estacada.
During a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28, the commission voted 3-2 to not move forward with the due-diligence phase of the purchase of the Red Fox Motel in Estacada.
Through a program called Project Turnkey, the Oregon Legislature has earmarked $30 million for the Oregon Community Foundation to administer funds for the acquisition of motel/hotel properties in eight counties and tribal communities affected by the 2020 wildfires, and another $35 million for the rest of the state.
Eleven candidates seek Alan Olsen s vacant senate seat January 19 2021
Former House representative is willing to come out of retirement to bring legislative experience to Senate District 20
Eleven candidates are seeking to fill the Oregon Senate District 20 seat vacated mid-term by Alan Olsen. Among them is retired politician Bill Kennemer of Canby.
Olsen cited family concerns as the reason for his resignation and will be moving to Indiana to be closer to relatives. His resignation was effective Jan. 10, one day before the start of organizational days for the 2021 legislative session.
Now, the Oregon Republican Party will hold a convention via Zoom at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, to begin the process of finding a replacement for Olsen in the district that includes Canby, Estacada, Eagle Creek, Boring, Damascus, Gladstone and parts of Happy Valley and Oregon City.
Oregon City resident seeks Alan Olsen s senate seat
Mark Callahan to go before Oregon Republican Party for appointment to Oregon Senate District 20.
An Oregon City resident, Mark Callahan, is among 11 candidates seeking to fill the Oregon Senate District 20 seat vacated mid-term by Alan Olsen.
Olsen cited family concerns as the reason for his resignation and will be moving to Indiana to be closer to relatives. His resignation was effective Jan. 10, one day before the start of organizational days for the 2021 legislative session.
The Oregon Republican Party will hold a convention via Zoom at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, to begin the process of finding a replacement for the remaining two years of Olsen s term.