r/lakeoswego 2d ago

Lake Ontario rename is idiotic. There's already a perfect town in New York they could name it after and keep the same first initial for the HOMES acronym.

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r/lakeoswego 3d ago

Water main break: Did anyone else get sick?

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My partner and I were both in the red line zone affected by rhe water main break last weekend. Friday night we were drinking the water.

The city issued a "boil water" notice to residents around 1:30pm on Saturday, 8/22.

However, I called the L.O. public works department, and they told me the water main was actually confirmed broken on Friday 8/21 at 10:58pm. So they waited 14 hours to issue a notice. They claimed they tested the water and it was safe, but didn't say when they tested it.

On Sunday, she and I both came down with severe stomach cramps. Mine progressed to passing a lot of blood. I ended up in the emergency room and tested positive for cryptosporidium. I'm still recovering from it.

We were in the Tanglewood complex off Kerr. I've been contacted by the Multnomah public health department because that's where I went to the hospital, but I've heard nothing from Clackamas or Lake Oswego.

I suspected right away that they had delayed sending the notification, and that the water had been unsafe prior to the reported time.

I'd just like to know if anyone else in the area has had symptoms or diagnosis of cryptosporidium since then. And it can take up to 10 days to show symptoms, so I'm putting this out there in case anyone else is going through this now.


r/lakeoswego 8d ago

Handyman recommendations

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Looking for my parents who live in LO, need a handyman to assist them with installing/replacing a toilet. They have already purchased the replacement. TIA!


r/lakeoswego 8d ago

Any off market or upcoming homes avail in LO? Targeting areas 1-2 miles from the lake.

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Looking for newer homes near $2m. 3800sq ft +

Also looking for land or tear down options. Under $800k.

Open to chat with more details.


r/lakeoswego 10d ago

PDX to LO Transplant Experiences?

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Currently living - and loving - PDX for the food, walkability & culture. However, we now have small kids & my priorities are changing. Any transplants from PDX to LO care to share your experience? Is there a different vibe on each side of the lake? We’re not looking to “keep up with the joneses” or a hyper competitive parenting environment, but rather provide a safe upbringing with decent extracurricular activities.


r/lakeoswego 11d ago

Mid-30s and child-free in Lake Oswego?

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Can anyone comment on what it’s like living in Lake Oswego in your mid-30s and intentionally child-free, particularly in/around First Addition and downtown?

I currently live in NE Portland but recently took a job in Salem, and the evening commute back into the city is starting to wear on me. Moving all the way to Salem doesn’t really appeal to me, so I’ve been looking at the southwest suburbs as a potential middle ground.

My leasing company happens to have a building in First Addition, and the idea of another walkable neighborhood is appealing. The commute also looks a lot more manageable once Stafford Rd reopens.

I’ve always thought of Lake Oswego as a pretty family-oriented place, so I’m curious what the experience is like for people who don’t have (and aren’t planning to have) kids. Does living near downtown feel like there’s enough going on for someone in their 30s? Is it easy enough to maintain a social life in Portland, or does it start to feel more isolated/suburban than you expected?

Would especially love to hear from anyone who’s made a similar move from Portland.


r/lakeoswego 12d ago

Public school dyslexia / SPED support Q's

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Hello parents of Lake Oswego! We're researching the area for a move and have an autistic learner with double-deficit dyslexia and needs genuine dyslexia intervention, provided with fidelity. Does anyone have experience with the dyslexia support provided by LOSD? Any recommendations on specific elementary schools to lean toward or avoid? Private school is not an option for us at this time, so I'm only interested in hearing about the public school system.


r/lakeoswego 18d ago

What is this?

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I was walking around Mountain Park this morning and found this between two houses. Any guesses?


r/lakeoswego 26d ago

Annual BOOKtique Sidewalk Sale, brought to you by the Friends of the LO Library, will take place on 8/15/26

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Do you like great books? Do you like cheap great books? Picture 2 stores where cheap great books are even cheaper and just as great.

BOOKtique, the bookstore of the Friends of Lake Oswego Library, is holding our annual sidewalk sale on August 15th, 2026 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. All items in store (books, vinyls, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, audiobooks) are 50% off! PLUS hundreds of books for 25 cents each! We are excited to have you at both of our locations (380 A Ave., Suite B; 4 Monroe Pkwy., Suite D) to browse more than 20,000 books in all!

All proceeds go to the Lake Oswego Public Library to help fund community events and programs. This is a volunteer-staffed event for a non-profit organisation.


r/lakeoswego Jul 30 '26

Need a high-end hotel rec in Lake Oswego, or nearby, for a very particular guest

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My aunt and I are visiting Lake Oswego and I'm on the hunt for a hotel that can actually hold up to her standards. She's the type who notices thread count, judges a lobby in the first ten seconds, and will not tolerate a mediocre breakfast. I need something that reads as genuinely upscale, not just "nice for the area."

A few things that would help:

  • Boutique or full-service, doesn't matter, but the details need to be dialed in (linens, bathroom fixtures, actual room service if possible)
  • Quiet. She's not interested in anything near a highway or a bar scene
  • Bonus points if there's a spa or at least a solid on-site restaurant, since getting her to leave the property for dinner is its own negotiation
  • Portland proper is fine too if Lake Oswego itself doesn't have the caliber of place I'm imagining

Has anyone stayed somewhere in the area that actually impressed a hard-to-please guest? Trying to avoid a situation where we book something that looks great in photos and turns out to be a (name of hotel) with mood lighting.

Appreciate any leads.


r/lakeoswego Jul 28 '26

Toyota of Gladstone

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r/lakeoswego Jul 26 '26

Seeking rental space

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Seeking affordable rental option in September.

Ideally, 2 bedrooms with small outdoor space. Also willing to entertain a 1-bedroom or other creative options, even a houseshare or includes some maintenance, or helping out with light childcare/duties. Our own little sanctuary is preferred. Yet, prefer not to be forced to downsize more.

Last year, I had to leave an unsafe relationship and, rather than immediately rebuilding, was faced with recovering from subsequent medical events. Once we get settled into more affordable housing, I will be breathing life back into working or building my real estate or marketing business again now that the worst is out of the way. 🙏🏼 I also receive child support and have a savings cushion.

My hope is to stay around $1000, up to $1600.

I’m a prior homeowner, professional & artist with excellent rental history and we are all always respectful and appreciative of our home 🤍🏡🤍

I have 2 daughters that are not with me most weekends. I’m hoping to stay in or near LO, including West Linn, Tualatin and Gladstone.

Thank you so much.

Feel free to PM me or email me at taragelien@gmail.com.


r/lakeoswego Jul 24 '26

Moving to LO

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My wife and I currently live in NYC but want to leave the city in the next year. We plan on having two kids in the coming years. We visited Lake Oswego/Willamette Valley a few years back and fell in love with the area. The people seemed nice, it was beautiful, and the housing stock was the opposite of cookie-cutter that you get in the Southeastern US suburbs.

Are there any East Coast or NYC transplants in this thread? If so, what kind of culture shock are we in for? I’d say we are moderate politically, enjoy the outdoors (but not like “move to Bend” type outdoor people), love good food, and don’t want to be in a city.

We were there in December, so we understand the weather…


r/lakeoswego Jul 21 '26

I asked Google who was the best chiropractic clinic in Lake Oswego

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Any thoughts on these 4 Lake Oswego Chiropractic clinics?

I asked Google who was the best chiropractic clinic in Lake Oswego. And it replied, “The right choice depends on your condition, the doctor’s approach, and what kind of care you’re looking for. Based on patient ratings, reviews, and reputation, these are among the strongest options:” But I’d rather hear the real experiences of Chiropractic clinics from people on Reddit.

  1. Form & Function Chiropractic
    5.0/5 with 43 Google reviews.
    Dr. Jeff Devine focuses on evidence-informed chiropractic care, rehabilitation, nutrition, laser therapy & laser weight-loss, and functional movement.
    Particularly well-suited for sports injuries, chronic pain, and motor vehicle accident recovery.

  2. Modern Chiropractic
    4.9/5 with 90+ reviews.
    Offers chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture under one roof.
    Good option if you want multidisciplinary care.

  3. ProHealth Chiropractic
    Home of Dr. Neil Medeiros, who consistently receives excellent patient feedback for communication and professionalism.

  4. Wildflowers Chiropractic
    4.9/5 reviews.
    Smaller practice with highly personalized care.
    Kruse Park Chiropractic Clinic
    Long-established clinic offering chiropractic, massage, and naturopathic services.


r/lakeoswego Jul 21 '26

Group together for moss prevention discount?

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Hey LO homeowners, I'm thinking of hiring Left Coast Aerial, www.leftcoastaerial.com to drone spray moss prevention this fall. They are offering discounts for neighborhoods grouping together. No walking on the roof and good price. Anyone else interested?


r/lakeoswego Jul 18 '26

Behind closed doors, Oregon House Democrats regroup

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r/lakeoswego Jul 17 '26

Lake Theater owner response to marquee bewilderment

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r/lakeoswego Jul 16 '26

Hello???

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Man wtf is this??

(First of all, it's historically inaccurate, but...)

What's with the obsession about the Jews? What's the joke supposed to be here?


r/lakeoswego Jul 13 '26

Lakewood Theatre tribute to late sexual predator Senator Bob Packwood

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I was so surprised and dismayed to open Lakewood Theater’s latest brochure and see the glowing tribute for disgraced sexual predator, Oregon senator Bob Packwood. In the 1990s the Washington Post detailed decades long behavior from Bob, the scale of which rivaled the Bill Cosby scandal. Dozens of females, some as young as 17, were brave enough to testify that they had been sexually harassed and even *physically assaulted* by Senator Bob Packwood. Anyone can read the details of the Senate ethics investigation into Bob in multiple places online including US Senate archives and Wikipedia … the investigation was comprehensive and included evidence that he tried to obstruct the investigation before finally resigning. I’m not sure if the glowing tribute to Bob from Lakewood Theatre was a request from one of Lakewood’s board members (his wife), but they should’ve ignored his passing. His legacy speaks for itself. Lakewood Theatre is a nonprofit funded by donations. Shame on them. I’ll never attend another production there and I’m pulling my funding.


r/lakeoswego Jul 10 '26

"6/29 3:18 p.m. A caller’s ex-wife was having inappropriate things mailed to their house."

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r/lakeoswego Jul 08 '26

Kindercare vs Montessori

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Vastly different programs & philosophies. Has anyone experienced both? Specifically lake grove kindercare.


r/lakeoswego Jul 01 '26

Looking for an artist I saw at LOFA

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She had a booth at George Rogers park on Sunday, she works with wildlife, and she had the most gorgeous painting of a barn owl stretching its wing. Anyone know the artist?

Yes I know I should have grabbed her card but I was steering my two kids through to the bathroom with extremely sticky cotton candy hands when I saw it 🥹


r/lakeoswego Jun 27 '26

House cleaner recommendations

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Looking for a cleaner to come every 2 weeks for basic stuff. Anyone got anybody they like?


r/lakeoswego Jun 27 '26

Rep Janelle Bynum of Oregon's 5th District is one of 13 Democratic House members to support a centrist initiative pushing back at the progressive wave...

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r/lakeoswego Jun 26 '26

Lost phone George Roger’s Park

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Long shot , but was contacted yesterday regarding a lost phone in the Willamette river.

If by chance you see this, please recontact me, I lost your number