West Linn's Latest News
February 26, 2015
A dangerous illusion
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As accidents continue to pile up on Highway 43 at McVey Avenue, officials focus on who owns the road and who's actually responsible for fixing it Cynthia Howard calls it “a kind of optical…
February 26, 2015
Welcome, princesses
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West Linn now has its 2015 Old Time Fair Court. A dozen eighth-graders participated in interviews and made presentations to a panel of judges in an event held at West Linn’s historic McLean…
February 26, 2015
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: THEFT 2/18 4:11 a.m. A…
February 25, 2015
Schoolchildren asked to help restore Oregon Constitution document
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A $60,000 campaign would restore and permanently display the 158-year-old document To address a longtime funding shortage, the Oregon secretary of state's office has issued a challenge to…
February 19, 2015
Council to discuss next steps after mayor's resignation
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WL may proceed with four-member council or appoint interim mayor West Linn Mayor John Kovash won’t formally leave office until the end of February, but the City Council is wasting little time…
February 19, 2015
Progress slow but steady at vacated Willamette General Store…
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Owner working to make building 'structurally sound,' re-zone for broader commercial use More than a year after the historic Willamette General Store closed its doors, the property on Willamette…
February 19, 2015
West Linn lawmaker introduces ethics, campaign reform bills
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One of the bills put forth by Julie Parrish would define the role of 'first spouse' On Monday in Salem, Oregon House Rep. Julie Parrish (R-West Linn) introduced a series of bills that would…
February 19, 2015
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is set to return in May
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Volunteers needed for annual service event West Linn’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) event is set for May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a citywide event that…
February 19, 2015
Meet Marge White
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At the age of 88, Marge White is one of Willamette’s oldest residents. She is a fiercely independent and private woman who continues to do as much for herself as she possibly can. She is forward…
February 19, 2015
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: THEFT 2/7 9:41 a.m. A…
Feb 19, 2015
Check out award-winning children's books
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The seemingly endless gray days of Oregon winter are always brightened by the American Library Association’s announcement of their annual youth book and media award winners. The West Linn Public…
Feb 19, 2015
Mills prepares to fill top spot at WLHS
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After 7 years at the school, Kevin Mills will take over from current principal at end of school year Kevin Mills has filled many roles at West Linn High School. Hired fresh out of college seven…
Feb 19, 2015
Serial flasher convicted of 8 counts
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Robert Ray Martin to be sentenced for coffee shop exposures A Sherwood man could face several years in prison after a jury convicted him of masturbating outside drive-thru coffee shops in…
Feb 19, 2015
Police ask students to stop public Fight Club matches
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Unsupervised boxing isn't a school-sanctioned event, but officials say they're worried about the potential for serious injuries A 16-year-old has launched his own informal and controversial…
Feb 19, 2015
City Council, TVFR are set to host joint meeting on Feb. 24
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Council receiving annual update from TVFR Fire Chief Michael Duyck The City Council is set to hold a special meeting Feb. 24 at the West Linn Police Station, 1800 8th Avenue, rather than its…
Feb 19, 2015
News briefs
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‘Take Care of West Linn Day’ set for May The annual ‘Take Care of West Linn Day’ event has been scheduled for May 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Department’s mission for…
Feb 17, 2015
Council President Thomas Frank set to run for mayor
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First to announce candidacy after Mayor John Kovash's surprise retirement One week removed from West Linn Mayor John Kovash's surprise resignation, City Council President Thomas Frank announced…
Feb 13, 2015
Leaders react to Kitzhaber's resignation
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Oregon leaders were quick to react to Gov. John Kitzhaber's announcement that he will resign, effective Feb. 18. Most expressed sadness at the turn of events that will end Kitzhaber's 35-year…
Feb 12, 2015
Political pressure squeezes 'struggling' Kitzhaber
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Both Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek agree that the Governor should resign Gov. John Kitzhaber is under renewed pressure by Democratic legislative leaders to resign…
Feb 12, 2015
Brown: Kitz wanted to talk, but meeting was 'bizarre,…
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SALEM — Secretary of State Kate Brown says she is unsure what to make of a meeting between her and Gov. John Kitzhaber, who is under pressure to resign. Democratic legislative leaders and state…
