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A popular trail that offers gorgeous views of a sapphire blue body of water has recently been reconstructed. Little Crater Lake Trail, which loops around the eponymous body of water in the Mt. Hood Forest, next to the larger Timothy Lake, will have a celebratory ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. There will be coffee and snacks, remarks about the restorative work done to the trail, and trail tours.

I was your Clackamas County Sheriff for five years. I retired after 35 years of keeping our community safe. Many people are asking me who I will vote for as sheriff on November 3rd. My answer is easy. I will vote for a sheriff who puts our community’s safety first, is police certified, and isn’t a politician. That is why I will vote for Undersheriff Brad O’Neil. When I retired in July, the timing was meant to let you choose your next sheriff in November. The Sheriff’s Office was in good hands.

Goblins and ghouls, princesses and superheroes, firefighters and astronauts, aliens monsters, and everything in between. From downtown takeovers to trunk-or-treat cruise-ins, there will be plenty of chances for kids to show off their costumes and collect bags of sugary treats. When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Donald Robertson Park, 24300 N.E. Halsey St., in Wood Village What: A day of song, dance, arts and crafts, activities, and more.

As the former Chair of the City of Gresham Finance Committee and a volunteer with the Northwest Neighborhood Association, I have seen what it takes for local elected leaders to be effective. That is why I am writing to strongly support Teo Ramirez for Gresham. Gresham currently faces complex financial and structural challenges. During my time overseeing the city’s finances, I learned firsthand that we need leaders committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and smart budgeting.

Candidates touch on homelessness, SNAP benefits, data centers and education, among other topics An hourlong debate between Democrat gubernatorial incumbent Tina Kotek and Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan held in Medford on Wednesday night touched on needed changes to important state services impacting housing, homelessness, healthcare, services for seniors and managing an influx of data centers.

Centennial boys soccer showcased its veteran mettle to open league play after a first half without any daylight. The Eagles were tied 1-1 with visiting Sandy when they remembered what took them to such dizzying heights last season. The result was a pair of goals in an impressive second half. “In the second half we executed the way we’ve been training all week,” said Coach Todd Saks.

Ronkonkoma, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qosina, a global supplier of stock components, custom solutions and regulatory services for the medical device and life sciences industries, is proud to sponsor BayCath Medical’s Innovation Week, taking place October 12-17, 2026. The week-long program is designed to provide the Bay Area medtech community with access to catheter education, advanced manufacturing knowledge and hands-on learning opportunities.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 8, 2026 — The Digital Power Network (DPN), an initiative of The Digital Chamber (TDC), today unveiled a new brand and an expanded mission: to champion the energy infrastructure needed to power America’s digital future. DPN envisions an energy system that enables American technological leadership while keeping power affordable and reliable for all.

Cerritos, California, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CUCKOO, South Korea's No. 1 rice cooker brand and a leading Korean rice cooker brand in the U.S., is celebrating the 10th anniversary of CUCKOO America. What began with CUCKOO's entry into the U.S. rice cooker market has grown into a broader home appliance business, with an expanding product portfolio and retail presence across North America.

Seneca, SC, October 8, 2026, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fountain Residential Partners today announced that Greystar has taken over management of Treehaus Townhomes and Flats, a student housing community with 168 apartments in Seneca, S.C., near Clemson University. The community, which offers 488 beds across a mix of townhomes and flats, began welcoming students in August 2026.