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In today's newsletter:

  • Will this Tribal family food truck become Oregon City’s next staple?
  • What investigators say about the deadly crash east of Oregon City
  • Where Oregon City residents can warm up on freezing winter nights

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 41, low: 39.
  • Friday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tribal member returns to his roots with family food truck (smokesignals.org) — A Tribal family’s food truck, Commod Bod, is eyeing a possible permanent location in Oregon City as they shift from part-time to full-time operations in 2026. Owner Fabian Quenelle describes how returning to fry bread and powwow-style comfort foods helped his recovery, reconnect him with culture, and create job opportunities for his children and extended family.
   

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• 2 people killed in head-on crash near Oregon City (kptv.com) — Two people were killed in a head-on crash just east of Oregon City, in unincorporated Clackamas County, when a Jeep and a pickup collided on South Redland Road. An Oregon City man driving the pickup and another driver were not seriously hurt, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the collision involving three vehicles.
   

• Cold Nights, Open Doors: Oregon Communities Expand Warming Shelters as Winter Tightens Its Grip (grantspasstribune.com) — An overnight community warming shelter is open in Oregon City, offering indoor warmth and basic accommodations during the coldest hours as temperatures drop toward freezing. Clackamas County officials say it will operate whenever severe cold thresholds are met, while other Oregon counties activate similar shelters as needed. Residents are urged to watch forecasts, use 211 for updates, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Following recent flooding, debris carried down the Clackamas River caused damage to the third piling at the Clackamette Boat Ramp.
    Our team is aware of the issue and is actively collaborating with a contractor to assess the damage. We appreciate your patience as we work to… (Nextdoor )
  • A crash with minimal delay to traffic has occurred on I-205, 2 miles north of Abernethy Bridge, with delays of less than 20 minutes.
    3:55PM on Dec 29: A crash on I-205 northbound at Gladstone has the right lane closed, causing delays of less than 20 minutes. (Nextdoor )
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Oregon City. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Oregon City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oregon City here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

  • West Linn has options for Christmas tree recycling (westlinntidings.com)
  • 26 QBs to watch in the 2026 college football transfer portal (espn.com)

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