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Morning Lake Oswego! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Lakeridge water polo surge back to No. 1?
  • Amber Alert child found safe in Lake Oswego; mother now in custody.
  • How Lake Oswego officers helped target sex buyers in regional sting

Also on today's calendar: Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Lake Oswego) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakeridge girls water polo flying high in 2026 (lakeoswegoreview.com) — Lakeridge High's girls water polo team, based in Lake Oswego, is undefeated at 12-0 and ranked No. 1 in Oregon as it chases another state title. Led by standout scorers and a new coach, the Pacers have already beaten top programs, including rival Lake Oswego, and say improved communication and teamwork are fueling their dominant season.
   

• Missing 3-year-old at center of Oregon Amber Alert found safe, mother arrested (kval.com) — A missing 3-year-old at the center of an Oregon Amber Alert was safely located in Lake Oswego after his mother left him with a trusted contact, and he has since been reunited with his father. Lake Oswego police helped track down and arrest the mother, who now faces custodial interference and kidnapping charges as multiple agencies credit community tips for resolving the case.
   

• 6 people cited in 5-hour Human Trafficking Sting in Milwaukie area (katu.com) — Lake Oswego Police joined Milwaukie and other agencies in a five-hour human trafficking sting this week that cited six people for commercial sexual solicitation. The operation used undercover officers posing online and is part of a broader regional push to reduce demand and protect trafficking victims, including minors, in Clackamas County communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm looking for a local landscape/lawn company that offers a full range of property maintenance services including the usual mow and blow as well as shrub pruning and general weed and feed as needed.
    Anyone have a good personal recommendation? We live in Lake Oswego. (Nextdoor Westwood)
  • Coyotes in the western LO area, just chased off 2, at least 1 more near pilkington, hide your pets!
    Edit: more like yelled at and scared off. I have seen lots of missing cat and small missing dog posters in the surrounding area and have heard some… (Nextdoor Bryant)
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Tualatin. Apply here.
  • Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Truck Unload & Replenishment Prep, Part-Time in Tualatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Oswego here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Linn

  • What were Lake Oswego, West Linn and Wilsonville restaurants' September inspection scores? (westlinntidings.com)
  • Breast Friends offers support to people facing breast cancer (katu.com)
  • West Linn police log: A father-son fight, a housemate on a wanted poster and more (westlinntidings.com)

Milwaukie

  • The Milwaukie Neighborhood Guide: From Historic Main Street to Riverfront Island Station (yonkerstimes.com)
  • Seaside Prepares for Varsity Tournament With First Place at Stake (koin.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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