West Linn's Latest News
July 28, 2014
Jones will run for re-election
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Filed paperwork for Nov. 4 election Monday After submitting his election forms Monday, City Councilor Mike Jones is officially in campaign mode as he vies for a second full term in office.…
July 24, 2014
Annexations proposed in three locations
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Properties are unincorporated 'islands' within West Linn When West Linn voters fill out their November election ballots, they will have three potential annexations to consider. The West Linn…
July 24, 2014
Tidings sweeps Better Newspaper Contest
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Staff honored with 17 awards from ONPA The West Linn Tidings won big at this year’s annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. The Tidings staff was honored with 17…
July 24, 2014
Take a peek at the new West Linn police station
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Tours are scheduled for early August West Linn is inviting residents to tour the new police station in early August. Tours will be available Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon and Aug. 10 from 1 p.m. to…
July 24, 2014
Still no hats in the ring for council positions
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Deadline to file to run is Aug. 9 With November’s election on the horizon, the deadline to apply for two City Council seats is fast approaching. Council President Jody Carson and City Councilor…
July 24, 2014
A marriage that was 42 years in the making
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Childhood friends reconnect through Facebook “I promise to walk by your side forever as your best friend, your lover and your soul mate, and you are the love of my life.” So begin the wedding…
July 24, 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 7/11 9:57 a.m. Stamps…
July 24, 2014
A new generation of peacemakers
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Four teen girls tell how they want to change war-torn Cyprus Their names are Joanna, Yasemin, Merve and Jenny. The oldest of the four girls is just 18. But they have already chosen to accept the…
July 24, 2014
Hail, Queen McKenna
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McKenna Wright crowned 2014 Old Time Fair queen When emcee Larry McIntyre asked, during the queen’s coronation ceremony July 18, why the young women on stage had wanted to become West Linn…
July 24, 2014
Second year's a charm for farmer's market organizers
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Shannen Knight and Bonnie Steeh manage the West Linn Farmer's Market Shannen Knight and Bonnie Steeh ventured into the world of farmer’s markets for the first time last summer. This year, they…
Jul 24, 2014
Tour of world cuisine departs now
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Take a virtual culinary world tour via West Linn Public Library this summer! No immunizations, packing, or airport hassles — let the authors do the work you. Kick back in your hammock, iced tea…
Jul 24, 2014
News Briefs
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WLHS alumni to hold annual Forever Picnic The West Linn High School All Alumni Forever Picnic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Hammerle Park, 1505 Lewis St. West Linn. This year the…
Jul 24, 2014
Dads Who Diaper ready to help new fathers
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Website offers tips, advice for taking care of babies A new father is home alone with his baby for the first time while Mom is out playing cards with her friends. Suddenly, the infant starts…
Jul 24, 2014
'Lincoln' author gets insight into pivotal 16th president
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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin tours historical society show With six books and countless appearances to her name, Doris Kearns Goodwin is usually not at a loss for words. But many of the items…
Jul 24, 2014
Atiyeh's leadership, spirit earn praise
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Two-term governor tackled '82 recession, global marketplace Tributes were paid Monday to Vic Atiyeh, the governor who led Oregon out of the 1982 recession and laid the economic foundations for…
Jul 24, 2014
CPR saves girl from drowning
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Just after 6 p.m. on July 15, a report came into 911 of a 6-year-old girl who drowned at the Greenleaf Monterey Apartments, 8640 S.E. Causey Ave., in unincorporated Happy Valley. The victim was…
Jul 24, 2014
New law gives county teeth to stop barking dogs
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Mediation, fines funded by $6 boost in county dog licenses Tim McFarland feels like a prisoner on his own 4.89 acres outside of Canby. “I can’t talk on my property. I can’t blow my nose. I can’t…
Jul 24, 2014
Sparks fly as commission votes on park funding plan
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Park advocate Paul Savas abstains; next fund vote set Aug. 7 Clackamas County commissioners resolved July 17 to move toward the next step in creating a separate North Clackamas Parks and…
Jul 22, 2014
ODOT flips the switch on more Highway 217 traffic signs
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Advisory speeds, real-time information designed to improve safety, reduce congestion New signs designed to improve safety, reduce secondary crashes and provide drivers with real-time travel…
Jul 17, 2014
Read my lips: CCC's $90M bond won't affect taxpayers
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Will you support Clackamas Community College’s $90 million bond measure to build a Industrial/Technical Learning Center and DeJardin Science Addition in Oregon City for various skilled trades…
