Omicron Rising + Cleaner Water Coming + Kidnap Suspect Arrested

Happy Thursday, people of Lake Oswego! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 44 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Lake Oswego today:

1. Omicron making itself known (Patch).
2. Oregon getting millions to make water cleaner (Patch).
3. Why was the I5 commute a mess on Wednesday? Two reasons. (Patch).
4. Kidnapping suspect arrested (Patch).
5. Riot suspect convicted of other crimes (Patch).
6. Gresham Police Say This Man's A Murder Suspect: Have You Seen Him (Gresham Patch)
7. Hospital Capacity In Lake Oswego Area: See Latest Numbers (Lake Oswego Patch)
8. Latest Lake Oswego Housing Market Info (Lake Oswego Patch)

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Today in Lake Oswego:

From my notebook:

• City of Lake Oswego, Local Government: "Burglaries tend to increase this time of year and the Lake Oswego Police Department does not want you to become a victim. Here are a few things you can do that may help keep your house or car off the burglar’s radar: 🏡 Don’t place empty..." (Facebook)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "Ready for the winter-y weather that's headed our way soon? 😎" (Facebook)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "THANK YOU for your generous donations at the library this season! We were able to collect: 🎁 400+ children’s & teen books to Clackamas County Toy and Joy 🎁 $325 in gift cards for Clackamas Women’s Services 🎁 More than 50 toys, clothes..." (Facebook)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "What a neat idea for a homemade ornament! 🤩" (Facebook)
• Lake Oswego Public Library: "We wanted to thank you for your generous donations at the library this season! We were able to collect: - 400+ children’s & teen books to Clackamas County Toy and Joy - $325 in gift cards for Clackamas Women’s Services - More than 50 t..." (Instagram)

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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.