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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s really happening with investigations at Lakeridge High School?
  • How one Lake Oswego neighbor became a quiet local legend
  • How did Lake Oswego wrestlers fare against powerhouse West Linn?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Gathering: Christmas Ships with Gales Creek Camp — Type 1 Unbound.

Find out what's happening in Lake Oswegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lake Oswegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 49, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. High school counselor in Lake Oswego subject of investigations, following abrupt retirement of principal (opb.org) — Families in Lake Oswego should know that a Lakeridge High School counselor is under investigation by local law enforcement and state licensing officials, while the principal plans to retire soon. Authorities and the Lake Oswego School District are releasing limited details but emphasize student safety and say all reported concerns have been taken seriously and investigated.
   

2. Jottings From Fifth & G: Marie Bertha Hofmann Fischer swam next door to us (lakeoswegoreview.com) — Longtime residents may remember Marie Fischer, who spent summers swimming and hosting Fourth of July gatherings on Lake Oswego’s North Shore Road. This nostalgic piece traces her weekend trips from Portland, her life as a business owner, and her deep ties to the lake community, including fireworks once launched just off the Lake Oswego Country Club dock.
   

3. West Linn wrestling races past Lakeridge, Lake Oswego (lakeoswegoreview.com) — West Linn’s wrestling team dominated a double-dual at Lake Oswego High School, routing the Lakers and Lakeridge to open Three Rivers League competition. Local fans saw Lake Oswego’s squad struggle against a deep, pin-heavy Lions lineup, as West Linn treated the early-season matches as preparation for a push toward state competition.
   

4. How to Secure Federal Funding Now for Water Safety Projects (commercialobserver.com) — Lake Oswego is highlighted as a recent recipient of a $125 million federal WIFIA loan for water infrastructure, used as a model for how cities can secure PFAS-related funding. The piece explains how shifting federal priorities under different administrations affect grant language and offers practical tips for local officials to frame water projects for better funding success.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Onyx didn't come home yesterday before the storm.
    Sometimes he likes to hang out at the neighbor's house, but they haven't seen him either and we are really worried. 3 year old fixed male. All black… (Nextdoor Bryant Woods)
  • Fire crews responded to a two-story residential fire in Beaverton, with all occupants safely evacuated and firefighters rescuing several birds from the home.
    10:43PM on Dec 17: Fire crews respond to a two-story residential fire on Watson Ave. in Beaverton, with initial reports indicating that occupants… (Nextdoor )
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Lake Oswego. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in West Linn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

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