Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Oregon City.
TriMet will cut bus service during low-ridership hours starting Nov.
30 as it battles a $300 million budget gap — riders gave feedback at open houses and online until Oct. 31, and further cuts are planned for Nov. 2026 and Dec. 2027.
Approximately 4,000 nurses (and other health care workers) from six Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Oregon and southwest Washington went on strike Tuesday.
The five-day protest, organized by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP), aimed to address staffing shortages and burnout.
Today, ARC PDX will air a live report from Kaiser Permanente picket lines as nurses and healthcare staff strike — the program will also cover the government shutdown and feature a financial expert at 7:45 a.m. to talk about available support options.
Bingo Night
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Pioneer Community Center — 25 cents per bingo card — Enjoy a fun afternoon of bingo with friends at the community center.
Communicating Science Workshop
9 AM – 4 PM — Clackamas Community College — $300 standard, $150 student/AmeriCorps — Enhance your public speaking skills and learn to deliver engaging scientific presentations.
Open Studio
11 AM – 3 PM — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for materials — Explore creativity with personal art projects or try something new with available volunteer assistance.
Open Studio at Soulflags Art Community Center
12-3 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for materials — Discover your creativity at this community gathering where you can work on your art projects or explore new mediums.
Open Studio at Soulflags Art Community Center
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for materials — Bring your art projects and enjoy a creative day with community assistance.
Open Studio at Soulflags
4-6 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — Small fee for supplies — Discover your creativity and bring your art project to life with guidance from volunteers.
Beginner Linocut Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Soulflags Art Community Center — $25 — Discover the art of linocut as you create your own unique prints.
Damn Yankees
9-11 a.m. — Clackamas Repertory Theatre — $30 – $50 — Experience a clever musical comedy about a man's deal with the Devil to win in baseball.
Damn Yankees Musical Performance
5-7 p.m. — Clackamas Repertory Theatre — $30 – $50 — Experience a clever musical comedy as Joe Boyd sells his soul for baseball glory.
Land and People of the Willamette Valley Exhibit Opening
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Museum of the Oregon Territory — Free for Clackamas County residents — Celebrate the grand opening of an interactive exhibit exploring the diverse communities shaped by the Willamette River.
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