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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.

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.

South Shore Fire Station Open House and Tour

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.

Saturday, April 18 - Open House and Stop the Bleed training
Saturday, May 2 - Open House

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

The City is replacing the mid-block crosswalk on 1st Street, between A Avenue and Evergreen Road. Construction of the crosswalk is expected to take place in mid-late April and take up to two weeks to complete.

During construction, 1st Street, between A Avenue and Evergreen Road, and Evergreen Road, between 1st Street and 2nd Street will temporarily transition to one-way traffic. All vehicular traffic: please enter 1st Street from A Avenue, and exit onto Evergreen Road. 2nd Street will remain open to two-way traffic.

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

LO Reads - Exciting Events Coming Your Way!

Celebrate the 20th annual Lake Oswego Reads!

Lake Oswego Public Library invites the entire community to participate in this year’s 2026 Lake Oswego Reads program featuring Tilt by Emma Pattee.

Enjoy over 30 programs, events, and discussions planned throughout April!

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.

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.