https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/ News and announcements from the City of Lake Oswego. en-us https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/can-you-recommend-board-members/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/can-you-recommend-board-members/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTGreetings from City Hall! As leaders of organizations that bring together broad swaths of our community, I am hoping to enlist your help in recruiting connected and engaged residents to serve on the City’s Boards and Commissions. These posiPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-council-study-session-tree-regulation-amendments-project-nov-18-300pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-council-study-session-tree-regulation-amendments-project-nov-18-300pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber (3rd floor, City Hall) to provide feedback and direction on key regulatory concepts under consideration to update the City’s tree regulatDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/code-audit-tac-technical-advisory-meeting-1-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/code-audit-tac-technical-advisory-meeting-1-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Code Audit Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold their first meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 3:00 PM-5:00 PM . Please note that this his will be an online-only meeting using Zoom. Additional information can be found on the prPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-8-tuesday-october-13th-600-pm-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-8-tuesday-october-13th-600-pm-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will Meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Please note that this meeting will be a Hybrid meeting to allow both in-person and remote participation: I n-Person Location: Adult Community Center 5Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-project-update-october-1-2026/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-project-update-october-1-2026/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Foothills District Plan Update project continues to progress and the project team has developed new plan refinements based on public input received about early conceptual options. The result is a new, refined Schematic Plan that builds Development Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-4-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-4-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Foothills Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold their fourth meeting on Wednesday, October 7th from 1 to 2 PM . Please note that this will be an online-only meeting using Zoom. Additional information can be found on the project wPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-3-friday-june-23-2023-130pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-3-friday-june-23-2023-130pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their third meeting on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. The Task Force is expected to meet six times during the course of the HNA anPlanning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-4-friday-october-6-2023-130pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-4-friday-october-6-2023-130pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their third meeting on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. The Task Force is expected to meet six times during the course of the HNA Planning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-5-friday-december-8-2023-100pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-5-friday-december-8-2023-100pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their fifth meeting on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. The Task Force is expected to meet six times during the course of the HNAPlanning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-6-friday-february-16-2024-100pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-6-friday-february-16-2024-100pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their 6th meeting on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. The Task Force is expected to meet six times during the course of the HNA Planning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-7-friday-march-1-2024-100pm-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-7-friday-march-1-2024-100pm-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their 7th meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. Additional information on how to participate can be found on the project webpaPlanning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-8-friday-june-21-2024-100pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/hps-task-force-meeting-8-friday-june-21-2024-100pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Housing Production Strategy (HPS) Task Force will hold their 8th, and final, meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.; this meeting will be online only using Zoom. Additional information on how to participate can be found on the pPlanning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/historic-resources-advisory-board-meeting-23/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/historic-resources-advisory-board-meeting-23/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) will meet on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the agenda is now available. https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_hrab/historic-resources-advisory-board-18Historic Resources Advisory Board https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/housing-production-strategy-community-forum-thursday-march-14-5-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/housing-production-strategy-community-forum-thursday-march-14-5-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThanks again for your continued interest in the City’s work addressing HB 2001 & HB 2003 . Please join us for the upcoming Housing Production Strategy Community Forum , which will be held virtually next Thursday, March 14 at 5:00 PM via ZooPlanning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/housing-production-strategy-online-open-house-and-community-forum-reminder/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/housing-production-strategy-online-open-house-and-community-forum-reminder/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThanks again for your continued interest in the City’s work addressing HB 2001 & HB 2003 . The City is now hosting an Online Open House that includes background information and provides an opportunity for public input on the initial set of Planning Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops-6/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops-6/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Arborists and Tree Professionals, The City of Lake Oswego’s updated tree regulations take effect October 1, 2026 . The changes update how certain tree removal applications are reviewed, modify notice and appeal procedures, and introducPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops-2/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops-2/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Arborists and Tree Professionals, The City of Lake Oswego’s updated tree regulations take effect October 1, 2026 . The changes update how certain tree removal applications are reviewed, modify notice and appeal procedures, and introducPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/important-tree-regulation-changes-now-effect-lake-oswego-upcoming-tree-workshops/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Arborists and Tree Professionals, The City of Lake Oswego’s updated tree regulations take effect October 1, 2026 . The changes update how certain tree removal applications are reviewed, modify notice and appeal procedures, and introducPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-april-13-2026-630-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-april-13-2026-630-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday , April 13, 2026, is now available. Use this link to visit the Planning Commission meeting webpage, here’s the link: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/planning-commission-5Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-october-12-2026-630-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-october-12-2026-630-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026 is now available. Use this link to visit the Planning Commission meeting webpage, here’s the link: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/planning-commission-92Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-september-14-2026-630-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-september-14-2026-630-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026 is now available. Use this link to visit the Planning Commission meeting webpage, here’s the link: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/planning-commission-45Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-september-28-2026-630-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-monday-september-28-2026-630-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 is now available. Use this link to visit the Planning Commission meeting webpage, here’s the link: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/boc_pc/planning-commission-85Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-canceled-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/planning-commission-meeting-canceled-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, has been canceled. There are no agenda items scheduled. The next regular meeting is Monday, September 14, 2026 .Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-thursday-march-19-2026-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-thursday-march-19-2026-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Tree Task Force will hold its fifth meeting on Thursday, March 19th at 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. This meeting will be an online-only meeting conducted via Zoom. Additional details on how to view the meeting are available on the project webpagDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-thursday-may-20-2026/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-thursday-may-20-2026/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Tree Task Force will hold its sixth meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. This meeting will be an online-only meeting conducted via Zoom. Additional details on how to view the meeting are available on the project webpage aDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-wednesday-december-17-2025-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-wednesday-december-17-2025-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Tree Task Force will hold its fourth meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Additional details on how to view the meeting are available on the project webpage at the folDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-wednesday-october-22-2025-900-1030-am-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tree-task-force-meeting-wednesday-october-22-2025-900-1030-am-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTThe Tree Task Force will hold its second meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 , at 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Additional details on how to view the meeting are available on the project webpage at the folDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-city-council-public-hearing-july-21-2026-300pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-city-council-public-hearing-july-21-2026-300pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Subscribers, We are at the last stage of the project to update Lake Oswego’s tree regulations, guided by the goals and recommendations of our Urban and Community Forestry Plan. The goals of the project are to ensure the long-term healtDevelopment Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-upcoming-meetings/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-upcoming-meetings/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Subscribers, The City is continuing work to update Lake Oswego’s tree regulations, guided by the goals and recommendations of our Urban and Community Forestry Plan. This effort will help ensure the long-term health of our urban forest,Development Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-upcoming-public-hearings/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-tree-regulation-amendments-project-upcoming-public-hearings/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:57:56 GMTDear Subscribers, We are nearing the end of the project to update Lake Oswego’s tree regulations, guided by the goals and recommendations of our Urban and Community Forestry Plan. The goals of the project are to ensure the long-term health Development Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tis-season-drive-sober/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/tis-season-drive-sober/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – Our police department wants to remind you that 'Tis the Season to Drive Sober: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by folloPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-lake-oswego-police-investigate-assault-and-fatal-house-fire/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-lake-oswego-police-investigate-assault-and-fatal-house-fire/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO - On Friday, August 15, 2025, Lake Oswego Police responded to reports of a domestic assault at a residence on Timberline Drive that resulted in a fatal house fire. The deceased suspect in this case has officially been identifiedPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-newberg-man-arrested-connection-sex-crime-investigation-involving-underage-girls/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/update-newberg-man-arrested-connection-sex-crime-investigation-involving-underage-girls/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMT**UPDATE** Detectives believe there may be additional victims of Mr. Ames-Bonilla and are asking the public to share the attached image and contact Lake Oswego Police at (503) 635-0238 if you believe you or someone you know may have been anPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/april-22-2023-drug-takeback-event-results/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/april-22-2023-drug-takeback-event-results/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO - On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Adult Resource Officer Tony Sparling, Evidence Technician Nikki Spiegel, and Officer Steve Chon participated in the twice-yearly DEA Drug Takeback! The event was conducted as a Drive Thru and was vPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/barricaded-duii-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/barricaded-duii-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at about 5:17 A.M., a Lake Oswego police officer tried to stop a vehicle for traffic violations on Country Club Road at Heathrow Lane. The driver continued to drive at or below the speed limit wPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/barricaded-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/barricaded-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – On Friday, December 1, 2023, at about 9:48 A.M., Lake Oswego police officers responded to the 10000 block of Crestline Drive after a contractor called the police when he saw an unknown man in the vacant house where he was suppPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/bomb-threat-oak-creek-elementary-school-determined-be-false/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/bomb-threat-oak-creek-elementary-school-determined-be-false/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO - Just after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, Oak Creek Elementary School received a bomb threat over the phone. Based on the information the school staff were given by the caller, they determined that it was appropriate to evacuatePolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/burglary-investigation-leads-multiple-arrests/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/burglary-investigation-leads-multiple-arrests/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – On Friday, February 13, 2026, Lake Oswego Police served the last of multiple search warrants related to a burglary investigation. Over the course of three days, officers and detectives searched seven locations and arrested thrPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/catalytic-converter-engraving-event-draws-large-response/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/catalytic-converter-engraving-event-draws-large-response/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO - We had an incredible turnout for our catalytic converter engraving event on Saturday! The event was set for 4 hours, but we extended it by an hour to try and help as many people as possible. Ultimately, we were able to engravePolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-implements-additional-strategies-help-slow-spread-covid-19-1/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-implements-additional-strategies-help-slow-spread-covid-19-1/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – In its continuing effort to slow the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lake Oswego, the City has decided to move to online, telephone, and video services at the Permit Center in the Building, Planning and EngPlanning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-lake-oswego-urban-and-community-forestry-plan-survey-1/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/city-lake-oswego-urban-and-community-forestry-plan-survey-1/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe City of Lake Oswego wants your input on how we should take care of our trees! The City's urban forest is made up of a collection of trees that grow on private property, along City streets, and in parks. Lake Oswego is in the process of Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/e-bike-use-lake-oswego/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/e-bike-use-lake-oswego/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTWith the arrival of summer and the end of the school year, the Lake Oswego Police Department is seeing an increase in the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) throughout our community. E-bikes provide a fun and efficient mode of transportatioPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/early-morning-burglary-results-arrest/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/early-morning-burglary-results-arrest/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, a burglary occurred in the 4000 block of Parkhill Street. Lake Oswego Police arrested 41-year-old Portland resident, Nicholas R. Welter, for multiple charges after he was caught while leaving tPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/eight-arrested-human-sex-trafficking-mission/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/eight-arrested-human-sex-trafficking-mission/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTLAKE OSWEGO – On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Lake Oswego Police Department conducted a human sex trafficking mission with the assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon City Police, Milwaukie Police, and Sandy Police. DurPolice https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-5-tuesday-february-10th-600-pm-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-5-tuesday-february-10th-600-pm-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will Meet on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Please note that this meeting will be a Hybrid meeting to allow both in-person and remote participation: I n-Person Location: Adult Community Center Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-7-tuesday-july-14th-600-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-7-tuesday-july-14th-600-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will Meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Please note that this meeting will be a Hybrid meeting to allow both in-person and remote participation: I n-Person Location: Adult Community Center 505 Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-8-tuesday-october-13th-600-pm/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-community-advisory-committee-meeting-8-tuesday-october-13th-600-pm/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will Meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Please note that this meeting will be a Hybrid meeting to allow both in-person and remote participation: I n-Person Location: Adult Community Center 5Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-project-update-october-1-2026-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-project-update-october-1-2026-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Foothills District Plan Update project continues to progress and the project team has developed new plan refinements based on public input received about early conceptual options. The result is a new, refined Schematic Plan that builds Development Review Commission https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-3-0/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-3-0/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Foothills Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold their first meeting on Wednesday, June 17th from 1 to 2 PM . Please note that this his will be an online-only meeting using Zoom. Additional information can be found on the project Planning https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-4/https://www.lakeoswego.city/news/foothills-technical-advisory-committee-tac-meeting-4/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:54:46 GMTThe Foothills Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold their fourth meeting on Wednesday, October 7th from 1 to 2 PM . Please note that this will be an online-only meeting using Zoom. Additional information can be found on the project wPlanning