Clackamas County, Oregon

08/28/2026

Only rain down the storm drain!

When trash — plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts, etc. — is thrown on the ground, it gets washed into storm drains and directly into our waterways. In addition to potentially choking, suffocating, or disabling aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles, and birds, litter decreases oxygen levels in the water when it decays. Litter is one of the most unsightly forms of pollution in our local waterways and can easily be prevented. Most litter can be recycled, which protects the environment and saves our natural resources.

Learn more at https://www.clackamas.us/wes/on-the-ground

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

🚨Batteries don't belong in the garbage! 🚨

🚒🔥🧯A battery from an e-scooter sparked a fire in a garbage truck in West Linn this week. Within 60 seconds, the lithium battery went from smoking to igniting. Thankfully, the truck driver was quick to notice the activity from a camera and with the help of the fire department successfully extinguished the fire without needing to completely dump the load on the ground.

Fires can start like this from batteries in e-scooters, electric toothbrushes, power tools or from loose batteries. Do your part to prevent garbage and recycling truck fires by disposing of batteries properly to keep our workers and community safe. Learn how at www.clackamas.us/recycling/batteries.

West Linn Refuse & Recycling

08/27/2026

That’s a wrap on the Sunrise Corridor Youth Civic Engagement Program!

This summer, a group of local high school students came together for three hands-on workshops focused on understanding civic systems, building communication skills, learning about their community, and putting their new skills into practice.

The program was created in response to community priorities identified through the Sunrise Corridor Community Coalition’s visioning process, which brought together more than 1,500 community members, organizations, civic leaders, and elected officials. One of those priorities was investing in young people and helping prepare the next generation of community leaders.

We want to thank the Happy Valley Youth Council, Happy Valley Library, Oregon State Rep. April Dobson, and Clackamas County Administrator Gary Schmidt for helping to make the workshops such a great experience for students.

And most importantly, thank you to the students who participated and shared their ideas. We’re excited to see what comes next for this group of future community leaders.

08/27/2026

Clackamas County is expanding access along the Clackamas Industrial Shuttle route with the addition of a new stop at Riverside Park. 🚌

The new stop provides another convenient connection for employees, residents, and visitors traveling through the Clackamas Industrial Area, while also improving access to Riverside Park and nearby destinations.

The Clackamas Industrial Shuttle is free to ride and is part of Clackamas County's ongoing effort to provide practical transportation options that connect people with employment, transit, and community destinations.

Visit Ride Clackamas for the full list of stops and times: https://www.rideclackamas.org/ 🚌

08/27/2026

Please be aware of this updated closure notice due to the Austin, The Narrows & Mitchell Fires that was provided by Mt. Hood National Forest- US Forest Service in coordination with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

You can also view the updated evacuation map on the Clackamas County Alerts page at: https://www.clackamas.us/clackcoalerts

08/27/2026

Are old electronics cluttering your home or closet? Find free recycling options for TVs, computers, printers, monitors, tablets, and more with the Oregon E-Cycles program. Find a drop off location near you at EcycleOregon.org or call 888-532-9253.

08/26/2026

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clackamas County health officials are warning the public about a location where people may have been exposed to measles.

People might have been exposed if they were at the following location at this date and time:

Canby Rodeo, 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, between 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.

People who were at this location during this date and time should check their vaccination records and monitor for signs and symptoms of measles. People born after 1957 who have not had measles and have not been vaccinated against measles should receive an MMR vaccine as soon as possible.

Early administration of MMR should be considered for infants as it offers protection during this time that measles is circulating in Oregon. The first dose of MMR may be given as early as 6–12 months. Children who receive their first dose of MMR prior to 12 months of age should receive two additional doses separated by at least 28 days after 12 months of age. As the number of measles cases rises, people may reconsider their vaccination decisions and discuss them with their medical providers to make sure that they and their family members are adequately protected.

Measles is very contagious and you could give it to someone in a waiting room. If you believe you've been exposed, it's important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don't spread measles.

Learn more here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORHA/bulletins/426ef69