What we learned from the LOSD Superintendent at the September 26 Neighborhood Association Chairs meeting I think many of us were surprised when Lake Oswego School District Superintendent Dr. Schiele shared this statistic at the September 26, 2026, Neighborhood Association Chairs (NCC) meeting: About 75% of Lake Oswego households do not have children enrolled in the school district. That’s a striking reminder that Lake Oswego is a community with many residents who are aging in

There are currently no final plans, no final building size, no final site and, most importantly, no final cost for a new Lake Oswego library. But we can make some reasonable comparisons to understand the potential magnitude of the investment. I asked three financial experts I know who live in LO and who I have volunteered with: what could a new library cost? I'm starting this discussion because I believe that we need to know the cost implications and estimates and trade-o

Now that I’m retired, that question feels a little funny because no one ever asked me: “How did you like having summers off?” “How did you like college?” Retirement, for me, is F U N. It feels a lot like college again. Every day there’s something meaningful to learn or do. A little “PE.” A few chores. And a lot more freedom for adventures, volunteering, and spending time with my people. But retirement is not just fun. It’s a major life transition. And your neighbors and nei