Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Oswego. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities issued a Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuation order on Thursday afternoon for remote campsites and hikers within a two-mile radius near Dinger Lake after a wildfire burned five acres—law enforcement and firefighters from Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forest worked to clear the area and manage the fire. KPTV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ West Linn musician Haley Joelle had her song 'Tattoo Me' featured on the Love Island USA finale on July 13—she had long waited for this moment and said the bittersweet track was inspired by her parents. Local fans texted their excitement when the episode aired—Joelle now plans to return to West Linn for live performances next year. West Linn Tidings
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers with a player option for 2027 to 2028 and a no-trade clause (he was traded two years ago after 11 seasons in Portland). He confirmed his return on social media yesterday (ESPN insider Shams Charania reported the deal) as the team prepares for the new season. KPTV
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Petty Fever Concert
7-9 p.m. — Foothills Park — Free concert — Enjoy summer tunes with Petty Fever at this all-ages concert series.
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Family Movie Matinée
12 AM – 1 PM — Lake Oswego Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library with loved ones.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One is not born, but rather becomes, oneself.
~ Simone de Beauvoir
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