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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. How many of these hidden Oregon City Elevator Easter eggs can you find? (oregonlive.com) — From the Oregon City municipal elevator's observation deck, you can still spot several playful "Easter eggs" left over from a 2019 downtown scavenger hunt, including founder John McLoughlin's portrait and a tiny Lady Justice. The campaign also inspired the "Oregon's Hometown" mural and highlighted local attractions like the End of the Oregon Trail Center, Clackamette Cove Trail, and Canemah Bluff.
2. 11 Undercover Bars In Oregon Where The Entrance Is A Velvet Curtain, A Purple Door, Or A Blank Wall (myfamilytravels.com) — A creatively hidden bar called The Hardware Store is drawing attention in downtown Oregon City, where patrons must find a passcode and a concealed door behind a painting to get in. The piece spotlights this speakeasy-style spot beneath Hive Social, framing it as a playful, puzzle-like nightlife destination that adds to the city's historic charm and gives locals and visitors a fresh reason to stay out after dark.
3. Clackamas County Deputy DA Rachel Erickson named Domestic Violence Prosecutor of the Year (clackamas.us) — Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney Rachel Erickson, based in Oregon City, has been honored as Domestic Violence Prosecutor of the Year by the Oregon District Attorney's Association. Colleagues praise her dedication to victim safety and thorough case work, underscoring the county's push to become a national model in handling domestic and sexual violence cases that affect local families.
4. Oregon man accused of firing more than 200 rounds during SWAT standoff (fox5atlanta.com) — A Clackamas County man is accused of firing more than 200 rounds during a SWAT standoff near Oregon City after allegedly shooting toward tree workers. Deputies evacuated neighbors, used drones and armored vehicles, and ultimately arrested him without reported injuries; investigators now seek tips from anyone whose property was damaged or who has information about his behavior.
5. Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show booth award at 2026 Farwest Show (nurserymag.com) — Oregon City-based HarvestWise Drone Solutions earned a best-in-division booth award at the 2026 Farwest Show, putting a local company in the statewide spotlight. The show's top honor went to Eschenfelder Farms of Canby, with several other Oregon nurseries recognized for standout displays, underscoring how regional growers and suppliers are innovating to capture attention in the competitive nursery industry.
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