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What You Need to Know About the Recent Court Ruling Regarding Public Access to Oswego Lake

When my wife and I moved to Lake Oswego and bought a home on the Oswego Canal, the lake was considered private. That status dated back to 1942, when the Oregon Iron and Steel Company deeded the bed of the … Continue reading

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Enjoy stunning mountain views in new Skyland Drive listing

The iconic view of Mt. Hood as you are traveling east on A Avenue in downtown Lake Oswego is something we can all take advantage of here in Lake Oswego. But to be able to access that view from where … Continue reading

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Tips for How to Win a Bidding War When Buying a House in Lake Oswego

With the current inventory, low mortgage rates and a heightened appreciation for the place we call home, bidding wars are becoming more common here in Lake Oswego. I’ve represented clients in a couple just within the last two weeks. What … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a Lake Oswego Trivia Quiz

Lake Oswego’s Farmers Market is one of the many summer traditions residents have come to love. But we’re not alone in our commitment to shopping local. According to the Farmers Market Coalition, there are 8,764 farmers markets in the United … Continue reading

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6 Excuses That Do NOT Excuse You from Entering This Year’s Lake Run on May 11

It’s too hard. Yes, the Lake Run has earned the reputation of the run you love to hate because it does pose its challenges, like the McVey hill climb, not to mention a myriad of what I like to refer … Continue reading

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5 People I’d Like to Compliment on National Compliment Day

In the spirit of National Compliment Day on January 24, I wanted to hand out some compliments to Lake Oswegans who help make Lake Oswego a great place to live. ●Nancy Nye and her staff and volunteers with the Lake … Continue reading

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Why TripAdvisors Say the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market Is Not To Be Missed!

The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market opens its 15th season this Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Millennium Plaza Park at First and Evergreen. I’ve sung its praises before so this time around I decided to let … Continue reading

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A guide for Euclid to Lake Oswego’s pathways

Euclid said the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but which is the most scenic? Probably one of the trails or pathways winding around Lake Oswego. Inspired by a master plan to provide its citizens with safe … Continue reading

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Jay Leno’s Guide to the Oswego Heritage Council’s 12th Annual Collector Car and Classic Boat Show

Jay Leno loves classic cars as his Jay Leno’s Garage website will attest. From a 1906 Baker Electric to a 2006 Corvette, Leno has amassed a collection any serious car buff would covet. So what would he say about this … Continue reading

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Why Michelangelo would have loved Lake Oswego’s Gallery Without Walls

In her book, The Annotated Mona Lisa, Carol Strickland argues that Michelangelo did more than anyone to elevate the status of the artist. The famous sculptor would applaud the Arts Council of Lake Oswego’s efforts to do the same. A … Continue reading

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