Sandy's Latest News
February 11, 2015
Sandy man killed in motorcycle collision on Jan. 30
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Thomas Fischer was thrown from motorcycle on Highway 212 overpass A Sandy man was killed as the result of a two-vehicle traffic crash on the overpass of Highway 212 and Highway 26 on Friday,…
February 04, 2015
Mayor, council president join initiative for Internet service…
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King, Pietzold among leaders to sign letter to FCC Mayor Bill King and Council President Jeremy Pietzold have joined elected officials from 38 communities across America in signing a letter sent…
February 04, 2015
District graduation rate follows state's pattern
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Oregon Trail shows increase in students receiving diplomas, certificates, GEDs Oregon is celebrating growth in the statewide graduation rates, and Oregon Trail School District is right there…
February 04, 2015
Oregon Trail Academy welcomes Chinese principal
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Partner schools plan to explore future exchange options The Oregon Trail School District played host last week to an administrator who traveled a long distance to visit — all the way from China,…
February 04, 2015
Antiwar vigil group changes schedule, but still committed
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Sandy Peace Vigil to gather only on first Friday of month Sandy Peace Vigil group members and their brightly colored signs have been a staple at the intersection of Highway 26 and 362nd Drive…
February 04, 2015
Council adopts study detailing usable land deficit
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Additional 333 acres needed for next 20 years, study shows The city of Sandy has adopted a 2014 Urbanization Study that points toward insufficient land within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary to…
February 04, 2015
Frack Burger brings new casual dining option to Boring
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Canby-based restaurant opens newest outlet in former A&W; An independent burger chain hatched in Canby in 2012 has made its way to Boring. Frack Burger’s fourth location opened on Saturday, Jan.…
February 04, 2015
Chamber unveils new membership options
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Businesses can build custom packages on new rate scale The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce is changing the way it handles memberships. In the past, a company with five or fewer employees would…
February 04, 2015
News briefs
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Sandy Fire adds new team member Eric Pedersen, who Sandy Fire hired on Oct. 20 as an apparatus operator, firefighter and paramedic, took part in a swearing-in and badge pinning ceremony on…
February 04, 2015
Police log
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Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the Sandy Police Department. Police recently filed reports on the following incidents: CRASHES - 9:51 p.m. Jan. 23, a…
Feb 04, 2015
Students recognized for attendance and generosity
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Several students at Naas Elementary School were recognized for perfect attendance during the first semester — August 25, 2014 to Jan. 23, 2015. The students include: Amber Antonich, fourth-grade;…
Feb 04, 2015
Fire calls
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Sunday, Jan. 18 2:44 a.m., medical assist, Southeast University Street. 9:03 a.m., EMS call, Southeast Cascadia Village Drive. 5 p.m., good intent call, Highway 26. Monday, Jan. 19 8:27 a.m.,…
Feb 02, 2015
Three climbers rescued on mountain Saturday
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Portland residents Brian and Michelle Carlson hospitalized for injuries Three Portland-area residents were rescued on Mount Hood Saturday, Jan. 31, after falling in the Hogsback area. At about…
Jan 31, 2015
Observations prompt school district to reminds parents of…
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Suspicious vehicles spur district to send letters to parents Last week, Oregon Trail School district parents were reminded of speaking to their children about being safe on the way to school and…
Jan 29, 2015
Gresham High replacing artificial athletics turf
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Work will take place during the summer at a cost of nearly $1.5 million The 13-year-old artificial surface field at Gresham High School is so worn out and potentially unsafe that the district…
Jan 28, 2015
Business briefs
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Mount Hood, Sandy buses introduce $5 day pass Officials from Clackamas County and the City of Sandy are proud to announce the new $5 all-day bus pass, good on any Mt. Hood Express and Sandy Area…
Jan 28, 2015
Suspect arrested in Boring burglary
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Gunfire reported in Tuesday morning incident The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information in a reported Tuesday morning burglary in Boring that ended in gunfire. At around…
Jan 28, 2015
New auto parts store ready to face competition
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O'Reilly Auto Parts opened its doors in early January An O’Reilly Auto Parts store opened its doors to customers on Saturday, Jan. 3. The new store is located in the old Blockbuster video store…
Jan 28, 2015
Director promises feel-good energy with classic Neil Simon…
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'Barefoot in the Park' premiers at Sandy Actors Theatre Feb. 6 Drama-lovers should expect to leave Sandy Actors Theatre’s newest production feeling lighthearted. Sandy Actors Theatre will…
Jan 28, 2015
Villages to work with county on Dorman Center future
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Focus groups brainstorm on property's future Saturday’s Town Hall meeting brought the Villages at Mt. Hood Board one step closer to deciding the future of the Dorman Center. Among other…
