Wednesday: Warmer with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Linn family reflects on connection to 9/11, fundraising for firefighter families (lakeoswegoreview.com) — A retired Lake Oswego firefighter and West Linn resident is sharing how his family's close call on 9/11 led to a major local fundraising effort for New York firefighter families. He recalls how residents and businesses in West Linn and Lake Oswego rallied together, using a local gift shop as a donation hub and ultimately raising tens of thousands of dollars to support FDNY families.
• Which early stage startups are pitching to get the chance to pitch at Bend Venture Conference…? (siliconflorist.com) — A Lake Oswego startup, Lateral Systems, is among ten early-stage companies vying for a spot on the main stage at this year's Bend Venture Conference. They'll pitch on September 24 in Bend, competing for audience support, a $5,000 prize, and a chance to advance, alongside several Bend- and Portland-based tech and product companies.
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Garden Home Family Storytime Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Update - FOUND and REUNITED! There is a fluffy white midsize doggy loose over in the Royce/blue heron side of the canal. It was in the water struggling to get up on a dock but… (Nextdoor Blue Heron)
Hi everyone, I need a recommendation for a reputable appliance repair company please. Our freezer is not working on our LG fridge. A guy came today with HVAC and appliance guys, I dont' feel he knew what he was doing. He was here for… (Nextdoor Palisades)
Illinois Tool Works Inc posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Tualatin. Apply here.
TJX posted a job opening for Unloading in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Linn
West Linn family reflects on connection to 9/11, fundraising for firefighter families (westlinntidings.com)
Photos: West Linn and Oregon City unite for 9/11 remembrance at Willamette Park (youroregonnews.com)
South Carolina, Dawn Staley misses on 4-star G Kaylor Buse, who stays closer to home (garnetandcocky.com)
Fatal Crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News (klog.com)
Shredded paper? Plastic lids? There's a new place to recycle them (portland.gov)
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