🌱 Patch AM: How a Lake Oswego fire station became the launchpad for federal aid

Hey there, Lake Oswego! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Lake Oswego fire station became the launchpad for federal aid
• Lake Oswego contractor tapped for new Portland school sports upgrades

Also on today's calendar: Interior Blue Print: An Evening Of Interior Design Inspiration and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health (chronline.com) — A new federal proposal to fund mental health support for firefighters and EMTs was unveiled at a Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue station in Lake Oswego, underscoring local ties to a national issue. Rep. Andrea Salinas' bipartisan bill would create a $7.5 million annual grant program for suicide prevention, counseling, and family support services for first responders, who face frequent traumatic events and stigma around seeking help.
   

• $26.5 million aircraft hangar in Portland building permits (djcoregon.com) — Lake Oswego shows up here as home base for contractor Colas Hoffman LLC, which is slated to install new sports field netting and poles at a Portland school. The broader permit roundup details major Portland-area projects, from an Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar to upgrades at the James Beard Public Market and Multnomah County's Hillsdale Library.
   

📸 Around Lake Oswego

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Oswego

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Interior Blue Print: An Evening Of Interior Design Inspiration →
  Celebrate Me Home, 319 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Young Family Backyard BBQ
  Down Syndrome Network Marylhurst, OR 97036
  4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Teen + Adult Hangout @ Cook Park
  Down Syndrome Network Marylhurst, OR 97036
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• School Board Meeting
  Lake Oswego SD 7J Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  6:00 pm
• DSNOFit Swim - Summer Session
  Down Syndrome Network Marylhurst, OR 97036
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Sundial Tour of Homes →
  2310 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• HUNKS The Show a The Headliners Club (Lake Oswego, OR) 09/03/26 →
  The Headliners Club, 17880 SW McEwan Rd, Lake Oswego
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Wild Horses & Burros of Oregon
  Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• No School - Pre-service - Staff Development Day
  Beaverton SD 48J Beaverton, OR 97078
• Family Storytime
  Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
  10:00 am
• Gladstone Education Foundation tournament fundraiser
  Gladstone SD 115 Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S Stoneridge Dr, Oregon City, OR 9
  12:00 pm
• Tales to Tails
  Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
  3:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• StoryWalk®
  Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Lake Oswego. Apply here.
• U-Haul International, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Lake Oswego. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

• Ridership of new Wilsonville transit line that runs through West Linn exceeds expectations (youroregonnews.com)
• Lakeridge, West Linn stars lead the way in the Series (westlinntidings.com)

Milwaukie

• Barbara Jean Nutt (milwaukiereview.com)

Oregon City

• Why beavers are the real stars of this Oregon City watershed restoration project (oregonlive.com)
• Quiet weather holds for now (kptv.com)
• Oregon data center debate moves to ballot this November (wtol.com)

Ok Lake Oswego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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