Kristof Vows Challenge + COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket + Kotek Leaving

Hey, Lake Oswego! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Morning rain; windy. High: 47 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Lake Oswego:

1. Oregon COVID-19 Numbers Keep Rising Dramatically (Patch).
2. Nick Kristof Challenging Ballot Eligibility Ruling (Patch)
3. Landslide Closes I-84, ODOT Warns Conditions 'Still Unsettled' (Gresham Patch)
4. Tina Kotek Leaving Legislature To Focus On Governor Run (Patch)
5. Arson Arrest In Hillsboro Fire (Patch)
6. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Lake Oswego: Red Cross (Lake Oswego Patch)
7. Lake Oswego: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area (Lake Oswego Patch)
8. 3 New Lake Oswego Area Houses On The Market (Lake Oswego Patch)

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Today in Lake Oswego:

• FR Boys Basketball vs Century - Lakeridge High School (4:15 PM)
• JV2 Girls Basketball vs Mountainside (5:00 PM)
• JV Girls Basketball vs Mountainside - Lakeridge High School (5:00 PM)
• JV Boys Basketball vs Century - Lakeridge High School (5:45 PM)
• V Girls Basketball vs Mountainside - Lakeridge High School (6:30 PM)
• JV2 Boys Basketball vs Clackamas - Lakeridge High School (6:30 PM)
• V Boys Basketball vs Century - Lakeridge High School (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Lake Oswego Public Library: "Notary services will be available this Saturday, January 8, from 11 am-1 pm, it’s free & no appointment is necessary #SeeYouSoon #GetNotarized #LakeOswegoLibrary #LOTogether #FreeNotary" (Instagram)
• City of Lake Oswego, Local Government: "⛹🏿‍♀️🏀⛹🏻As omicron numbers increase, the Parks & Recreation team is implementing a new Covid-safety guideline at City League Basketball games, and spectators are no longer permitted. At this time, all games will continue as scheduled...." (Facebook)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "Zoom Presentation---Friday, January 7 @ 6:30 pm! 📣 Please join us for a Zoom presentation by Venus Sun from Portland's Lan Su Garden, about Chinese symbolism, the Lan Su Garden, and the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year! ✨ Register here: ..." (Facebook)
• City of Lake Oswego, Local Government: "Is preparing for an emergency on your New Year’s Resolutions list? We can help! The City's Preparedness Guide will help walk you through 12 important steps for disaster preparedness. It’s as simple as completing one activity each month. ..." (Facebook)
• Arts Council of Lake Oswego: "LAST DAY TO DONATE ART!⁠ ⁠ It's time to clean out old artwork in your home or office and make space for new pieces. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE ART! ARTmart will be back for 2022 and runs from January 7 through February 5, 2022. This..." (Instagram)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "Forget chairs---we should get reading hammocks at LOPL! 😍" (Facebook)
• Arts Council of Lake Oswego: "LAST DAY TO DONATE ART! It's time to clean out old artwork in your home or office and make space for new pieces. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE ART! ARTmart will be back for 2022 and runs from January 7 through February 5, 2022. This ye..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.