From the announcement of the 9th Annual Clean Energy and EV Fair taking place September 19, 2026 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the LO United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Blvd., Lake Oswego. The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) is excited to host the upcoming 9th Annual Clean Energy and EV Fair. Event Highlights: Discover the latest EV models on display—from Ford, GM, Rivian, Volkswagen, Nissan, Genesis, Hyundai, Tesla, Kia, Polestar, and more. Experience electric driving first...

An Ash tree in Old Town. Photo by author I attended the city’s Preparing for the Emerald Ash Borer workshop last weekend and now I look at my own Ash tree differently today. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that infests and kills all varieties of Ash trees. The workshop covered Ash tree identification, signs and symptoms of EAB, management strategies, and tree species alternatives for replacing Ash. Most of this material--and there is a lot--is also available on the city’s...

For the first time in a decade, Lake Oswego is looking at changing the Tree Code for the city. There are several proposed amendments and you can make public comments before or at the June 8, 2026 meeting at City Hall. Look this document for more information and sign-up links. Some highlights The public hearing process will begin with a presentation by staff. Testimony will then be received from the public in-person and then remotely ). Individuals planning to attend in-person may also sign-up...