Estacada News

Ben Dye, of Oregon City, makes art out of scrap metal. While he enjoys making large sculptures, he's able to support himself by selling these drums make of old propane tanks.

The season finales continue, including "The Middle" ; "Modern Family" ; a two-hour "Criminal Minds" ; and "Chicago Fire" . The finale I'm most looking forward to is "Nashville" , which has had an uneven but wildly entertaining first season.

Two Clackamas County companies, Happyrock Coffee Roasting Co. of Gladstone, and Fearless Brewing Co.

Tails & Trotters' tidy spot in The Ocean micro-restaurant pod splits the difference between a "nose-to-tail" butcher's counter, specialty condiment outfit and stellar sandwich shop.

The Estacada City Council awarded its police coverage contract to the Sandy Police Department during a 15 minute council meeting on Monday, May 13.

Mounting maintenance and repair costs, as well as a lack of customers, forced the two to close the Estacada restaurant in March, about a year and a half after it reopened as the Legendary Safari Club.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Signature Hospice invites you to spend one to two hours a week providing a compassionate presence to patients and families who live in Happy Valley, Clackamas, Sandy, Estacada and nearby communities.

John Esler, who oversees hydroelectric licensing and water rights for Portland General Electric, stands in the dry lake bed of Faraday Lake last year after the utility drained the lake to make fish friendly renovations.

Music and Comedy: Join award-winning Christian performers Mark Lowry and Stan Whitmire for "An Evening of Music and Comedy" on Friday at New Hope Community Church in Happy Valley.

Estacada High School will perform 'The Curious Savage' at 7 p.m. May 2-4 at the Estacada Auditorium at the corner of Sixth Street and Main Avenue.

The swarm, estimated at 5,000 bees, found a tree in front of the school, 500 N.E. Main St., to their liking and set up camp around 10:45 a.m., said Gary Lewis, Estacada School District operations manager.

Bees have swarmed a school in Estacada, forcing teachers to keep kids inside for the afternoon.

Damian Magista, owner of Bee Local, will educate families about honeybees during the free Healthy Kids Day event May 4 at the New Seasons Market in Happy Valley.

Madras High snapped a four-game softball losing streak Thursday, cruising past Estacada 15-2 in five innings to even its record to 4-4 in Tri-Valley Conference play.

Police said a recent arrest may help to stop a spate of break-ins, but they believe another burglar might still be working the city.