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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Police seek help finding missing Oregon City woman (kptv.com) — Oregon City police are asking residents to help find 52-year-old Kristine Reneau, last known to be in the Oregon City area on August 25 after leaving Clackamas County Jail and believed to be traveling on foot. She's described in detail, including distinctive tattoos, and anyone who sees her or knows her whereabouts is urged to call 911 and reference case number 26‑017080.
2. Regional News - FM News 100.1 and 1110 AM KBND (kbnd.com) — Among several regional stories, this report details a tense incident in Oregon City where an armed man allegedly fired more than 20 rounds at tree cutters, used a tractor to knock down trees as a barricade, and even shot at a responding drone. Clackamas County deputies and SWAT ultimately arrested a 53-year-old suspect, who now faces attempted murder charges, while the workers were not injured.
3. Oregon City woman recounts date with man accused of posing as NFL player in fraud scheme (kptv.com) — An Oregon City woman is sharing her experience after briefly dating a man now accused by the FBI of defrauding more than two dozen women across four states by posing as an NFL player and wealthy investor. Her account highlights the emotional fallout, the social media backlash victims face, and officials' ongoing call for anyone with information about the suspect or his alleged accomplice to contact investigators.
4. DramaWatch: September bursts out with onstage laughter and much more • Oregon ArtsWatch (orartswatch.org) — Oregon City theatergoers can catch Clackamas Repertory Theatre's Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Clackamas Community College from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4, with previews starting Sept. 10. The comedy centers on a Harlem hair-braiding salon run by West African women and stars Portland blues favorite LaRhonda Steele. The broader roundup also highlights many other fall theater options across the region.
5. How we found Portland's 10 best new food carts of 2026 (oregonlive.com) — Food lovers in Oregon City are part of a metro-wide search for the best new food carts, with reporters visiting pods in town alongside Portland and nearby suburbs. The list focuses on standout carts opened since 2023, from house-baked-bun burger spots to inventive taco and deli vendors. It's designed to help you decide which carts are worth a special trip.
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