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Starting this Friday, select neighborhoods will begin receiving Slurry Seal treatments to their streets. This process helps protect existing asphalt and prolong the life of the road. Residents affected have already been notified, but if you would like to learn more or double check the project schedule, please head to our Pavement Maintenance page. Crews will ...  

Paving is scheduled to begin soon at the area of the Happy Valley Library entrance on SE Sieben Parkway. Work will begin on Monday, July 29 and continue throughout the week. This work is an essential phase in the Library’s expansion efforts, which will soon bring a 300-person community room and several other spaces to …  

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and achievements of people with disabilities. It also commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a historic law passed July 26, 1990 that protects the rights and dignity of people with disabilities. Learn more and become inspired by checking out ...  

Join us Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Happy Valley Park for National Night Out, a nationwide event that serves to build relationships between residents and promote police-community partnerships. The event also fosters connections with other first responders, including those from Clackamas Fire District #1, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and a myriad of local organizations that ...  

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and wonderful residents of Happy Valley. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm made our 4th of July Family Festival a resounding success. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for helping us create unforgettable memories and a fantastic community celebration.     View …  

  Heat advisory in place.  Be sure you have what you need to stay cool as we head into what is expected to be our first true taste of summer. Staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activity is often key to staying comfortable. Check out the links below for some helpful tips and resources related to …  

Ready to crunch some numbers? We’re looking for an Accounting Specialist. If you’ve got the skills and a passion for precision, this is your chance to join our crew. Help with accounts payable, payroll, and other financial fun. For all the details and to apply online, visit our designated careers page.

The City of Happy Valley is thrilled to announce the top 3 participants in our sticker contest! With the most votes, these talented individuals will have their designs printed and available for purchase at our city store and community events. Meet the Winners: Pamela Anderson – Green landscape & sunrise Naif Faris – The City …  

Do you love books, people, and flexible hours? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our On-Call Library Aide or On-Call Library Assistant positions. You’ll get to help patrons, maintain library materials, and be part of the awesome Happy Valley Library team. Plus, you’ll never run out of reading material! Interested? Check out …  

Earlier today, Mayor Ellis, Councilors Golobay and Sherman, and several City staff members toured the City of Hillsboro’s Hidden Creek Community Center. Visiting nearby community centers is all part of the process towards bringing a similar facility to Happy Valley. The tour provided valuable insights into crucial project needs, including operations, construction, and budget. While it ...  

Fireworks officially go on sale Sunday, June 23 in Oregon. Please keep in mind that fireworks from permitted stands in Oregon are legal to use in Happy Valley unless an Extreme Fire Risk is declared prohibiting their use. With this said, we encourage everyone to be exceedingly cautious and refrain from illegal fireworks use. The City ...  

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the City said farewell to four graduating Happy Valley Youth Council seniors and welcomed three new members to the group.  The Happy Valley Youth Council is comprised of high school students who live in the City and demonstrate the ability to take initiative. This council gives these teens a chance ...  

The City of Happy Valley is committed to ensuring crosswalks and sidewalks are accessible for everyone in the community. That’s why our engineering team is gearing up to establish an ADA Transition Plan, which serves to help cities like Happy Valley identify, prioritize, and fund needed improvements. Starting this week, the City’s engineering team and ...  

Calling all Civil Engineers! Are you a pro at development engineering and civil plan review? Got a solid understanding of land use and permitting processes? If you're passionate about turning visions into reality, then we need YOU! Help us make our city even more awesome (because who doesn't want smoother commutes and better infrastructure?). Check ...  

As temperatures rise, so do the dangers of wildfires. To help keep our community safe, the City and many of our community partners have compiled essential information to prepare and protect your home and family. Learn more at our designated webpage where you'll find information from entities like Clackamas County, Clackamas Fire District 1, and ...  

Are you ready for summer concerts? Save the dates because the 2024 Concerts in the Valley series begins Thursday, July 11! Coordinated by Happy Valley Parks and Recreation, this event is one of the highlights of the year. Stay tuned for themed nights and special events to be unveiled in the weeks to come. Be ...  

Road closure slated June 13-Aug. 13: SE Sager Rd between 162nd and 172nd A temporary road closure is scheduled for eastbound traffic only on SE Sager Rd between 162nd Ave. and 172nd Ave. for utility work. A detour will be in effect. The closure will begin on June 13, 2024, at 7 a.m. and be completed on Aug. ...  

In Happy Valley, Memorial Day Weekend marks the opening of the Splash Pad water feature at Happy Valley Park AND the Sprinkling Pad at Village Green Park. These features will run 9am-8pm, Saturday, May 25, through Labor Day. While the weather has been blustery this week, sunny skies and warmer temps will soon return, so …  

Report it before you post it: An important safety message from the Happy Valley Police Department When it comes to issues of safety and urgency in the community, the best thing you can do is speak up. Social media can be a great tool for communicating, but it isn’t always the most efficient. While we …  

City unveils new sculpture at art dedication event for Veterans Memorial Park Yesterday, we proudly unveiled the new sculpture at Happy Valley's Veterans Memorial Park, reaffirming our City's commitment to recognizing and honoring those in our community who have served in the military. The sculpture symbolizes the pride, bravery, and courage that soldiers need to ...  

On May 14, City Hall welcomed the talented students from Rock Creek Middle School’s choirs for a special performance. It was not only a fantastic opportunity for the students to showcase their skills, but also a chance for our City staff to connect with a local school and support the students’ efforts. Even Mayor Ellis …  

Let’s keep the momentum going! At a special fundraising event last week, the Friends of the Library presented Mayor Tom Ellis with a generous donation of $10,000 and the Rotary Club of Clackamas Foundation gave an incredible $30,000, all to help bring new furnishings and art enhancements to the Happy Valley Library’s new addition, which is slated ...  

  𝟏𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 & 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐝. 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: Portland General Electric has successfully completed the undergrounding of cables at SE 129th & King. Following suit, communication companies, Lumen, Comcast, Ziply, and Verizon are slated to pull their cables underground in the coming weeks. Private utility conversions are already in motion, with utility poles, including streetlights, …  

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #HVHydrohunt, a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate our planet while exploring the beauty of our city's parks! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Purchase your exclusive limited edition reusable water bottle at City Hall now for $40. Start your journey by visiting participating local parks, when you ...  

Thank you Volunteers 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆! As April marks National Volunteer Month, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for their invaluable contributions to our community. Whether it's enhancing our parks, planning ...  

At last night’s City Council meeting, the Happy Valley Parks and Recreation Foundation presented the Happy Valley Youth Council with a check for $3,000. The contribution aims to further empower the Youth Council in their role of nurturing and enhancing the well-being of the youth in our community. The Youth Council has been actively engaged …  

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Oscar Ly, a fifth grader from Scouters Mountain Elementary School was recognized for his winning poster submission in the 2024 “If I were Mayor, I Would…” contest. Sponsored by the Oregon Mayors Association, the contest encourages youth to take a closer look at their community and describe what they would …  

The results are in! Happy Valley ranked 15th overall nation-wide within its population size category and secured the second position in the State of Oregon for the success of its National Night Out event last summer. This popular event aims to foster relationships among residents and promote community partnerships with police and other first responders. ...  

Save the Dates! Parks & Recreation summer happenings are headed your way! Mark those calendars because the Happy Valley Parks and Recreation summer events line up is official! 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟖 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏-𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟐𝟐 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬- ...  

This morning, Chief Rich Sheldon and Traffic Deputy Alex Mazhnikov had the pleasure of visiting the kindergarten classes at Happy Valley Elementary School. As part of the grade's Community Helper unit, they had the opportunity to share with the kids some insights into their roles, the tools they use, and the training they undergo. The ...  

Construction work along 129th Avenue and King Road is progressing as planned. Currently, crews are focusing on burying utilities in preparation for a future roundabout at the SE 129th and King Rd. intersection. Traffic control will continue to be in effect as we move into the next month and residents will soon notice work beginning …  

Exciting news! HV Works, the City’s new online permitting and licensing portal, is now up and running! With just a few clicks, residents can apply and submit payments for various licenses and permits from the comfort of home, the office, or on the go! Easily manage tasks like dog licenses, alarm permits, building permits, and ...  

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Council formally added their support to a resolution created by the Happy Valley Youth Council which encourages the State Legislature to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco. This partnership underscores the dedication of both councils to safeguard the well-being of Happy Valley’s younger population and stems from the Youth ...  

We are pleased to announce that Happy Valley staff members, Steve Campbell and Stephani Hern, advisors to the Happy Valley Youth Council, received the statewide Civic Education Award on Oct. 13 at the League of Oregon Cities 98th Annual Conference. The Civic Education Award recognizes educators who have promoted local government education in Oregon schools. ...  

City notices influx in e-scooters, hoverboards Steve Campbell Director of Public Safety As electric scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards become more popular across the country, Happy Valley is seeing an influx in them as well. Additionally, safety concerns related to their use have become more prevalent. As a result, it is important to keep in mind ...  

On Tuesday, City Council recognized and celebrated four graduating Happy Valley Youth Councilors who are about to embark on some new adventures. Congratulations to Jaden Andrews, Ivana Prokopenko (not pictured), Hannah Bach, and Ava Wong who served our City well and will no doubt do some amazing things in their futures. The City will miss ...  

Pamplin Media's 2023 Amazing Kids publication is officially out and FOUR of our Happy Valley Youth Council members were selected to be featured! Learn more about these amazing young women and find out how they are making a positive impact in our community. Head to page 34 for the full story online.