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1. New owner has big plans for building that housed Oregon City's best-known blues bar (hereisoregon.com) — A long-vacant landmark on Main Street may soon bring new life to downtown Oregon City, as a developer plans to reopen the former Trail's End Saloon and add a four-suite boutique hotel upstairs. The Old West-themed project, backed partly by a county tourism grant, aims to restore live music, dining, and much-needed overnight lodging right in the city's core.
2. Oregon City police seek help locating missing woman after jail release (katu.com) — Police are asking Oregon City residents to help locate 52-year-old Kristine Reneau, last known to be in the Oregon City area on August 25 after her release from Clackamas County Jail. She's believed to be on foot and is described in detail, including distinctive tattoos, with anyone spotting her urged to call 911 and reference case 26-017080.
3. Man accused of shooting at tree removal workers in Oregon City appears in court (koin.com) — A Clackamas County man is being held without bail after deputies say he fired numerous shots at tree removal workers on South Rocky Bluff Lane in the Oregon City area, prompting a SWAT response. No one was injured, but court records describe bullets narrowly missing a worker and allege the suspect tried to barricade his property before being arrested; he's due back in court Friday.
4. Northwest Oregon Conference – Special District 1 football preview: 2026 team outlooks, predicted order of finish (oregonlive.com) — A standout tight end who transferred from Oregon City High School is expected to be a major passing-game weapon for Centennial this fall, after earning all-Three Rivers League honorable mention last season. The broader preview breaks down coaches' expectations, key returners, and impact newcomers across Northwest Oregon Conference – Special District 1 as 5A football kicks off in 2026.
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