Omicron In Oregon + Supermarket Strike + Ducks Get New Coach

Good day, people of Lake Oswego! It's me again, Colin Miner, your host of the Lake Oswego Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43 Low: 36.

Here are the top stories today in Lake Oswego:

1. Three omicron cases found in Oregon (Patch).
2. Oregon National Guard ends second longest domestic deployment (Patch).
3. Well, that took a long time (not really). The Ducks have a new head coach (Patch).
4. A supermarket strike may be coming (Patch).
5. This Week's Lake Oswego Area Events (Lake Oswego Patch)
6. Lake Oswego Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Lake Oswego Patch)

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Today in Lake Oswego:

• Senior Photos - Lake Oswego High School (10:00 AM)
• JV Girls Basketball vs Wilsonville - Lakeridge High School (4:00 PM)
• JV Boys Basketball vs McMinnville - Lakeridge High School (4:00 PM)
• JV2 Girls Basketball vs Wilsonville - Lakeridge High School (5:30 PM)
• V Boys Basketball vs McMinnville - Lakeridge High School (5:30 PM)
• DEIA AC Meeting - Lake Oswego SD 7J (6:00 PM)
• LMS Winter Choir Concert - Lakeridge High School (7:00 PM)
• FR Boys Basketball vs McMinnville - Lakeridge High School (7:30 PM)
• V Girls Basketball vs Wilsonville - Lakeridge High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Lake Oswego, Local Government: "With the first hint of snow in our forecast, the City wants to remind you that our Public Works Department diligently follows weather reports, monitors road conditions, and prepares for weather events. Anti-icer and sand are in supply, a..." (Facebook)
• Arts Council of Lake Oswego: "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?⁠ ⁠ Stop by and shop for those hard-to-find holiday gifts in a safe and comfortable environment. Or, pick something up for yourself! ARTspace Gallery is located at 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego (in the new City..." (Instagram)
• Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce: "Had a great shopping experience Sunday morning - going back for another look this week -one of the few places in town with baby items., and interesting stocking stuffers." (Facebook)
• City of Lake Oswego, Local Government: "There’s still time for you to participate in Lake Oswego’s Community Survey! The survey - being conducted to better understand the needs of city residents, prioritize services and guide Council policy discussions - takes about 12 minutes..." (Facebook)
• Arts Council of Lake Oswego: "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?⁠ ⁠ Stop by and shop for those hard-to-find holiday gifts in a safe and comfortable environment. Or, pick something up for yourself! ARTspace Gallery is located at 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego (in the new City..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hallinan: "TODAY GROUP - Life has a funny way of teaching us. It will create deep sadness so we know how to truly understand happiness. It will create chaos in our lives so that we may appreciate the peaceful times, and it will take those we love a..." (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.