Sandy's Latest News
May 15, 2013
Fire board issues surface in Boring
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The race for three seats on the board heats up at meeting Incumbent Boring Fire District Board Chairman Les Otto says the firefighters union is trying to get people elected who favor the union’s…
May 15, 2013
Multi-state bandit caught sleeping
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After Washington escape, Portland police put the cuffs on the fugitive A suspect believed responsible for a four-state crime spree — including incidents at Sandy businesses — is behind bars at…
May 15, 2013
Boring names Citizen of the Year
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Annual honor is given to man who impresses with his tireless dedication The Boring Community Planning Organization, an advisory arm of Clackamas County government, has chosen the 2013 Boring…
May 15, 2013
Have cash, will buy
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Out of respect for the city’s Bark for the Park fundraiser Saturday, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce is conducting another Cash Mob from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Dolly’s Pet…
May 15, 2013
Sandy PD in the top 19 percent
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Police department has earned a distinctive honor Sandy Police Chief Kim Yamashita recently accepted a framed certificate of accreditation for her department from Ed Boyd, executive director of…
May 15, 2013
Council tries to make fines easier to pay
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Parking fines reduced to make them similar to other cities The Sandy City Council recently decided the city has been charging too much for parking violations. Associate Planner Kelly O’Neill…
May 15, 2013
News briefs
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Bring your barks to the park Saturday A city of Sandy fundraiser called Bark for the Park will raise funds to build fences at two city parks where dogs will be allowed off-leash. The event is…
May 15, 2013
Keeping posted
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Events n Bark for the Park is an event that will raise funds to fence portions of two city parks for off-leash dogs. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Meinig…
May 15, 2013
Police log
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Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the Sandy Police Department. Police recently filed reports on the following incidents: ARRESTS 8:18 p.m. April 29; Shasta T.M.…
May 15, 2013
Business briefs
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Lost in the cloud? Visit the chamber The next Brown Bag Lunch sponsored by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce will reduce the anxiety many feel when people are talking about “the cloud.” No,…
May 15, 2013
Fire calls
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BORING AND SANDY FIRE & RESCUE Sunday, May 5 2:49 a.m., medical call, Langensand Road. 8:02 a.m., medical call, Myra Court. 8:47 a.m., medical call, Proctor Boulevard. 1:25 p.m., medical call,…
May 09, 2013
Straddling candidates scramble to reach Clackamas County voters
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The Aurora Rural Fire Protection District has less than a third of its voters in Clackamas County, but the only the Marion County Voters’ Pamphlet lists any information about its six candidates…
May 08, 2013
42 theft charges against youth football treasurer
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Sandy woman silent in county court last week, but will face judge again June 13 Susan M. Farness, 42, of Sandy, who has been accused of stealing thousands from the local youth football program,…
May 08, 2013
City jams cork in beer, wine bottles
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New rule prohibits all drinking in Sandy River Park, requires permits for other parks The Sandy City Council has approved a request from the police and parks departments to place strict controls…
May 08, 2013
Wide-ranging debate set at Boring town hall
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Although open to any county resident, the commissioners listening post is at Boring An event that seldom happens in Boring is set to occur next week, and Steve Bates is asking many Boring area…
May 08, 2013
Boring water bills may rise
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A charge on each meter could raise $21,000 for loan interest and new pumps Boring Water District board members are talking about raising local water bills by charging $3 more each month for each…
May 08, 2013
Sandy cops bid to cover Estacada
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Whether the sheriff or Sandy gets the nod depends on a May 13 vote in Estacada The Sandy Police Department has put in a bid to provide law enforcement for the city of Estacada. After Estacada…
May 08, 2013
Police log
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Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the Sandy Police Department. Police recently filed reports on the following incidents: ARRESTS 8:38 p.m. April 22; Darbie J.…
May 08, 2013
Business briefs
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Chariteas expands services and hours Chariteas’ new services include breakfast six days a week. The tea shop also has added new hours of operation for the convenience of its customers. The new…
May 08, 2013
Keeping posted
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Events n The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a town hall meeting in Boring at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Boring Fire Station, near the post office and Highway 212 in…
