Sorry I just recently saw your post. If you live anywhere near a stream you might also have Mink (or weasel). I remember seeing them when I was a kid. I did a quick search and thought I'd pass this information along...nocturnal like raccoons so it is unusual to see them in daylight.
Mink
http://www.nationaltrappers.com/mink.html
"Mink kill a variety of prey species, including muskrats, crayfish, frogs, rabbits, fish, birds, snakes, grasshoppers, and water beetles. Mink often catch fish and have also been known to enter chicken houses and kill chickens."
http://aaanimalcontrol.com/Professional-Trapper/howtogetridofweasels.html
http://icwdm.org/handbook/carnivor/Mink.asp
"Mink are protected furbearers in most states, with seasons established for taking them when their fur is prime. Most states, however, have provisions for landowners to control furbearers which are damaging their property at anytime of the year. Check with your state wildlife agency before using any lethal controls."
You're in Clackamas County so dog control is usually pretty good at keeping feral/wild dogs rounded up, but stray/neighbors dogs are always something else to keep in mind, although if you've protected against coyotes you're probably good. Yes we do also get bobcats just highly unlikely/very rarely. Opossum (common) and porcupines (rare). Good luck. Hope your fortifications keep these guys all out.
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