Avalanche Warning + In-Person Learning At Risk + Omicron Surging

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 44 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Gresham today:

1. Mt. Hood Conditions 'Very Dangerous,' Avalanche Danger Remains (Gresham Patch)
2. BLIZZARD! Columbia River Gorge Covered, I-84 Shut For 50 Miles (Gresham Patch)
3. Gresham Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Gresham Patch)
4. Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Gresham Area (Gresham Patch)
5. Local Jobs: Check Out Who's Hiring In The Gresham Area (Gresham Patch)
6. Omicron fueling Surge In Oregon (Patch).
7. State Warns that In-Person Learning Is In Danger (Patch).

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Today in Gresham:

From my notebook:

• City of Gresham - Government: "#Gresham, this is an opportunity to share your feedback and ideas about public safety services in your city. Hosted by BerryDunn consulting, this conversation will be live via zoom. Follow the link to join us on January 5th at 6 p.m., ht..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "With melted snow and heavy rains, there is lots of water on the roadways. Go slow and use extra caution as you're driving today! ⬇⬇⬇" (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "#Gresham, this is an opportunity to share your feedback and ideas about public safety services in your city. Hosted by BerryDunn consulting, this conversation will be live via zoom. Follow the link to join us on January 5th at 6 p.m., ht..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham - Government: "#Gresham, this is an opportunity to share your feedback and ideas about public safety services in your city. Hosted by BerryDunn consulting, this conversation will be live via zoom. Follow the link to join us on January 5th at 6 p.m., ht..." (Facebook)
• Gresham-Barlow School District: "A share from our friends at the city of Gresham." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, SW Gresham: "Power is out - PGE is on our street right now, fixing something." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Central City: "Live close to 5th and Cleveland. - Husband spotted a tall individual with a Grey hoodie who was hiding behind one of the larger trees. The guy bolted it as soon as we went outside to confront him. Be on the lookout." (Nextdoor)

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— Colin Miner

About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.