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Council Vacancy - Applications Open

City Councilor Aaron Rapf has formally submitted his resignation to the City Council, effective April 1, 2026. In accordance with City Charter procedures, the City Council will fill the vacancy this spring through an application process, with the appointee serving through January 1, 2027. The remaining two years of Councilor Rapf’s term will be filled by the public in the November 2026 election process.

Applications due by noon on Friday, April 24.

City Proposed Ballot Measure 3-635

The City of Lake Oswego has referred a general obligation bond measure to the May 2026 ballot to fund the replacement of the existing South Shore Fire Station.

Fireside Chat with Assistant Chief Artman

You’re Invited!

We are thrilled to launch our first “Fireside with the Chief” series at the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC).

This is a casual opportunity to sit down as neighbors, share a cup of coffee, and discuss the safety topics that matter most to you. In an emergency, every second counts - by building a relationship with your fire department now, we create a more prepared and resilient Lake Oswego together.

Join us in the LORAC Fireplace Lobby:

Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

No RSVP required – just bring your questions!

1st Street Midblock Crosswalk: Temporary One-Way Traffic

Traffic Reminder: 1st Street, between A Avenue and Evergreen Road, has temporarily transitioned to ONE-WAY traffic southbound only through April 30. The City is replacing the mid-block crosswalk on 1^st Street.

Please follow the one-way route for everyone's safety.

For a map of the traffic impacts, please visit the project webpage below.

Drug Take Back Event - Spring 2026

To help community members properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, the City is holding a one-day-only drug take-back event on Saturday, April 25. This collection event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue.

2026 Urban & Community Forestry Workshop Series

The City is pleased to offer a series of free Urban and Community Forestry Workshops:

Tree Planting Workshop - Saturday, April 25 at Westlake Park
Tree Pruning Workshop - Saturday, April 25 at Foothills Park
Wildfire Safe Landscapes - Saturday, May 2 at East Waluga Park
Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer - Saturday, June 13 at Foothills Park
Tree Species Identification - Saturday, August 8 at George Rogers Park
Creating Backyard Habitat - Saturday, September 26 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Please join us! Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited.

Tree of the Week Video Series

April is Arbor Month - celebrate with our Tree of the Week video series! Released weekly, these videos will focus on Heritage Trees.

Week One: Peg Tree (Douglas Fir)
Week Two: Deodar Cedar
Week Three: American Elm
Week Four: Giant Sequoia
Week Five: Oregon Ash

Follow along with Ranger Ben and special guests to learn about these notable trees - their history, locations, and the stories that make them unique.

South Shore Fire Station Open House and Tour

On Saturday, May 2, the Lake Oswego Fire Department invites you to an open house and tour at the South Shore Fire Station!

Stop by the South Shore Fire Station, 1880 South Shore Blvd, between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about the department and proposed station replacement project.