Judge Nixes Mandate Challenge + Homicides Up + Unemployment Drops

Good day, people of Oregon City! Colin Miner here with the latest edition of the Oregon City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with showers. High: 61 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Oregon City today:

1. Police identify victim of fatal shooting in North Portland’s McCoy Park as Oregon City man, 32 (OregonLive)
2. Oregon's Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent (750 KXL)
3. Federal judge turns away challenge to vaccine mandate (Patch).
4. Portland homicides reach new high (Patch).
5. Parking dispute stalls Wilsonville mixed-use, density plan (Pamplin Media Group)
6. Arts Council of Lake Oswego wants your old art pieces (Pamplin Media Group)

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Today in Oregon City:

Oregon City Patch Notebook

• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Ooma is offering a great deal on home service now through October 30th. Get a reliable phone service you can count on. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #supportlocal #supportcommunity #phoneservice" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check out our book display upstairs by the Reference Desk!" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Thank you Harmony Road Music Center of Oregon for sharing this important message on how to support small businesses this month for National Women's Small Business Month. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #chambercrush #occoc #supportlocal #su..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City - City Hall: "The Clackamette Park Boat Ramp will be closed today for underwater safety inspections. Closure duration depends on water conditions." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "The Oregon City Elks Lodge 1189 are having a kids Halloween Party. This Saturday, October 23rd from 11am-2pm. Should be a lot of fun, and a great way to have some family friendly fun. Remember to RSVP by this Thursday October 21st. #oreg..." (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check out our book display upstairs by the Reference Desk! . #inclusionworks #oregoncitylibrary #librarydisplay #disabilityemploymentawarenessmonth #becauseaccessibilitymatters" (Instagram)
• Oregon City - City Hall: "Mark your calendars for October 23!" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Miss Sabrina reads Red House, Tree House, Itty Bitty Brown Mouse by Jane Godwin for anyone who's missing our in-person storytimes at the library. Join us for a new story every Tuesday at 10:15 AM!" (Instagram)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Miss Sabrina reads Red House, Tree House, Itty Bitty Brown Mouse by Jane Godwin for anyone who's missing our in-person storytimes at the library. Join us for a new story every Tuesday at 10:15 AM!" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Public Library: "Community Resource Share: Head Start is Enrolling in the Oregon City and Molalla areas. Apply at https://clackcokids.org/apply/. Clackamas County Children's Commission" (Facebook)
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: "Clackamas Fire wants to remind us all that Smoke Alarms Save Lives. And if it is beeping, it means something, and possibly needs to get replaced. Pay attention to your Smoke Alarms, it could save your life. #oregoncitychamberofcommerce #..." (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Oregon City Daily? Reach out anytime to colin.miner@patch.com.