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Oregon City
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Oregon City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oregon City glassware artist Gary Bodker lost his longtime studio last October when a lithium-ion battery failure sparked a fire—he is now renting a space and planning to rebuild with funds from a nearly $35,000 fundraiser while thanking donors for their support. KPTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TriMet announced it will cut 68 positions including 26 nonunion layoffs to address a $300 million budget gap—service cuts will start on Nov. 30 with additional reductions planned in 2026 and 2027. The agency will explore fare hikes and new funding to restore financial stability. KATU
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Wednesday to reduce carbon pollution by cutting red tape and boosting grid reliability and energy affordability—state agencies will now focus on projects that save taxpayer dollars and benefit Oregon families and businesses. KPTV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Marie Dodds of AAA says that Thanksgiving travel next week will see record-breaking numbers and delays, with 1.1 million Oregonians among 82 million Americans planning trips and the busiest times on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as Sunday and Monday, while the lightest travel day will be Thanksgiving. She advises drivers to prepare for winter conditions (with local gas prices slightly lower now but potential changes on mountain roads) and to have a safe plan if drinking. KATU
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Pesticide Core Training
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Clackamas Community College — Focused on earning ODA recertification credits — Enhance your horticultural skills with essential pesticide training.
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Live Local Music Night with Michele Van Kleef
8-10 p.m. — The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of local tunes from Michele Van Kleef in a cozy atmosphere.
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Music Mondays with Gabe Hess
1-4 a.m. — 508 14th St, Oregon City, OR — Free entry — Experience the emotional depth of music as Gabe Hess pours his heart and soul into every performance.
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Weekly Bingo Night
12:30-2 p.m. — Pioneer Community Center — 25 cents per card — Play and win prizes at a fun-filled bingo event for adults 21 and over.
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Damn Yankees: A Broadway Musical
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Clackamas Repertory Theatre — $30 – $50 — Experience a wicked romantic comedy where Faust meets baseball in this Tony Award-winning musical.
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Small Business Saturday
Time TBD — Downtown Oregon City Association — Free entry — Celebrate the essence of community while supporting local businesses on this special shopping day.
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2025 Thanksgiving Jumps Festival
2-5 p.m. — WSTC — $20 Registration Fee — Compete in high, long, and triple jumps while enjoying an exciting athletic atmosphere.
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Music Mondays with Lane Norberg
1-4 a.m. — 508 14th St — No cover charge — Experience the heartfelt melodies of rising Pacific Northwest star Lane Norberg.
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Trivia Night at The Hardware Store
6-7 p.m. — The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening with friends at Trivia Night.
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Bingo Night
12:30-2 p.m. — Pioneer Community Center — $0.25 per bingo card — Test your luck at a fun-filled bingo event for ages 21 and up.
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