Jeff Thompson

Clackamas remains one of 11 Oregon counties still at the high risk level for COVID-19 transmission.

Read books, win prizes with summer reading programs at local libraries  Up & Coming Weekly

The former mayor of Cornelius, Ralph Brown, struggles with dementia and has been missing since May 16. His family fears he may not be able to find his way home.

Five Oregon counties voted in Tuesday’s special election to consider leaving Oregon, by having their counties become part of Idaho instead.

Rain will continue in some areas overnight, with a few strong T-storms possible on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will be around average through the rest of the weekend. Drier, warmer weather is in the forecast early next week, with a colder system possible by Thursday. Stay tuned! -Jeff

Following outcry from elected and community leaders about the safety issues, ODOT announced plans to lower the speed limit and put in improvements along a stretch of 82nd Avenue for more safety on this road and others like it.

Temperatures will continue to warm through Thursday, with valley highs rising to near 90 in some areas. Low pressure will drop into California over the weekend. The position of this feature is likely to trigger showers and a few T-storms both afternoons. Keep an eye to the sky. Next week looks fairl…

The weather will warm through the first half of this week and then cool Thursday into the weekend. A trough of low pressure will bring increasing wind and clouds Thursday and Friday, with cooler temperatures. This change looks like another dry one. There is some uncertainty for Mother’s Day Weekend.…

Five earthquakes measured at magnitude 4 or greater were reported off of the Oregon Coast early Thursday morning. The largest of the quakes measured 5.4.

House Bill 82 passes, offers summer program for at risk students  Up & Coming Weekly

Sierra snow showers and scattered valley rain and snow showers will taper off overnight and redevelop Monday. A few T-storms are possible in the afternoon and evening hours. The chilly temperatures with this system will not last very long. Much warmer weather is in the forecast for the latter half o…

City Council votes to repurpose Market House  Up & Coming Weekly

Saturday will be sunny, with a breezy, easterly wind in the afternoons. Expect warmer weather Sunday and Monday. A trough of low pressure will drop temperatures and showers are possible Tuesday into Wednesday of next week. -Jeff

Cumberland County Schools recognized for commitment to equity in education  Up & Coming Weekly

April is the Month of the Military Child  Up & Coming Weekly

Cumberland County school children are back in the classroom  Up & Coming Weekly

GM Defense delivers first Infantry Squad Vehicle to US Army  Up & Coming Weekly

COVID-19 rental assistance relief funding available  Up & Coming Weekly

Broadband internet service on the way to Cumberland County  Up & Coming Weekly

Just for the birds: Birds who eat birds  Idaho Press-Tribune