West Linn's Latest News
April 17, 2014
Local politicians react to Ludlow comments
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Opposition to Savas, Bernard surprises longtime observers of Clackamas County politics It’s an unspoken rule of politics: Local elected officials don’t usually oppose the re-election campaigns…
April 17, 2014
Local school districts to receive CESD rebate
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Lake Oswego and West Linn-Wilsonville could see hundreds of thousands more dollars next fiscal year A redistribution of Clackamas Education Service District funds could mean hundreds of…
April 17, 2014
County commission candidates debate
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Vitriol overshadows issues in races for commissioner seats If you wanted a summary of the issues facing Clackamas County, you shouldn’t have attended the recent debate among commissioner…
April 17, 2014
County moving to ban medical pot shops
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The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is moving forward to adopt an ordinance to set a moratorium at least until May 1, 2015, on the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. During the…
April 17, 2014
Police Log
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Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the West Linn Police Department. Authorities recently filed reports on the following incidents: THEFTS 4/8 2:49 p.m. A…
April 17, 2014
Science fiction for kids at the library
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For the past seven months, West Linn Public Library has been hosting a kids-only book club called Burns Street Kids. At 4 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month, we meet to discuss the books…
April 17, 2014
Neighbors Helping Neighbors needs volunteers
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Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to be more neighborly or you just can’t get enough of doing yard work, West Linn’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors is for you. During the event, scheduled…
April 17, 2014
Travel with the Tidings
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As you pack for your next vacation, be sure to throw a copy of the West Linn Tidings in your bag. Once you reach your destination -- whether it’s around the corner or around the globe – grab the…
April 17, 2014
News Briefs
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Volunteer at Maddax Woods Maddax Woods needs help to fight back against English ivy and other invasive, non-native plants. You can volunteer to help save the trees, native plants and animals in…
April 16, 2014
DUII suspected in overnight rollover crash
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Crash occurred just after midnight Wednesday West Linn Police responded to a rollover crash shortly after midnight Wednesday on McKillican Street near Amy Street. Responding officers found a red…
Apr 13, 2014
Salamo Road closed for two hours Saturday after three-car crash
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One driver suffered minor injuries, was arrested for DUII A three-car DUII crash resulted in a minor injury and closed Salamo Road for two hours Saturday, according to police. The crash occurred…
Apr 10, 2014
Clackamas County debate light on substance
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Facts? What facts? If you wanted a summary of the issues facing Clackamas County, you shouldn’t have attended the debate among commissioner candidates Thursday in Happy Valley. Sponsored by the…
Apr 10, 2014
WL fights new fees from Oregon City
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OC ordinance added $110,000 in right of way fees Facing $110,000 in fees after Oregon City adopted a shared utility ordinance, West Linn will fight back in the form of waiver requests. The…
Apr 10, 2014
Former candidate challenges Parrish in upcoming election
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Rosenthal previously campaigned in 2010 One Democrat has stepped up to challenge Julie Parrish in representing District 37. Gerritt Rosenthal, an environmental consultant, previously ran for the…
Apr 10, 2014
Stepping up
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19-year old Erik Van de Water serving as new Hidden Springs NA president The word “president” is not often associated with the description of a 19-year old. President of a fraternity, perhaps,…
Apr 10, 2014
Police Log
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Information for the public safety column comes from public records of the West Linn Police Department. Authorities recently filed reports on the following incidents: FRAUD 3/31 5:10 p.m. A…
Apr 10, 2014
Lions to hide 2,000 eggs for annual hunt
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Children through 5th grade are invited to participate The 60th annual West Linn Lions Easter egg hunt is scheduled for April 19th. The hunt, to be held on the West Linn High football field,…
Apr 10, 2014
Medical Marijuana: Nipped in the bud?
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City to consider one-year ban on pot dispensaries Following in the footsteps of cities like Wilsonville, Tigard and Sherwood, West Linn is set to consider a one-year moratorium on state-licensed…
Apr 10, 2014
Tidings has new editor
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Luke Roney brings a decade of experience to the Tidings Luke Roney has joined the West Linn Tidings staff as editor. Roney, who brings a decade of news experience to the Tidings, said he will…
Apr 10, 2014
Poll shows Oregonians favor protecting rural land
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Area residents favor development on existing city land, not farms Though some property owners were frustrated with the land use “grand bargain” recently approved by the 2014 Oregon State…
