Hospitalizations Soar + National Guard On Scene + Feds Outraged

Rise and shine, Oregon City! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 48 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Oregon City:

1. Hospitalizations, Cases Soar As National Guard Deploys (Patch)
2. Police Internal Affairs Probe Sparks Outrage From Feds (Patch)
3. Portland Has Fifth Homicide (Patch)
4. All Eyes On Newberg (Patch)
5. ODOT does not 'pause' I-205 tolling; Clackamas county citizen opposition raises many issues (clarkcountytoday.com)
6. Proud Boy Tusitala ‘Tiny’ Toese faces felony charges in clash near abandoned Portland Kmart (OregonLive)
7. Pedestrian hit, killed by driver on Hwy 99E in Oregon City, OSP says (KATU)

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Today in Oregon City:

• B.A.M. Trivia: Fun Facts - Oregon City Public Library (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Anyone is welcome at the Oregon City Optimist Club . Join today and join a great organization that is always looking for the good. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #join #club #optimist #nonprofit #supportlocal #supportcomm..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Oregon City High School is looking for substitutes. Check it out and work for a great school. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #nowhiring #substituteteacher #supportlocal #supportcommunity" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Calling all high school Seniors. If you are one or you know one, share this information so they can apply for a scholarship through Oregon City Woman's Club today. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #occoc #occhamber #scholarship #senior #oppo..." (Facebook)

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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.