West Linn's Latest News
May 23, 2013
Oregon City hires firm for work on falls site
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Industrial property could be transformed by new development Landscape architecture, urban design, planning and sustainable design firm Walker Macy will launch a planning and visioning effort…
May 23, 2013
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: ACCIDENTS 5/10 4:35 p.m. An…
May 23, 2013
Aquatic center poll shows city prefers a big splash
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$24 million indoor facility may appear on November ballot The fate of West Linn’s aquatic park proposal may soon arrive in the hands of the voters. Results from the city’s aquatic center poll…
May 23, 2013
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue receives leadership award
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Recently honored in D.C. for project studying air quality after fires “Anyone who has been downwind from a campfire can appreciate the agitation of inhaling smoke. Now imagine being exposed to…
May 23, 2013
Appeal dropped, but tennis center on hold
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Facility would be on Stafford land now in the urban growth boundary Lake Oswego has apparently backed off plans to build a tennis center on property the city pushed to bring into the urban…
May 23, 2013
Five things you likely didn't know about your library
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Find many means of entertainment at the library Driving down Highway 43 in West Linn, if you look close enough, there is a sign that points you to the West Linn Public Library. We all know what…
May 23, 2013
City appoints Rhett Bernstein as interim municipal court judge
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Bernstein edged out three candidates to serve between June 1 and Sept. 17 Nearly one month after West Linn Municipal Court Judge Heather Karabeika was appointed to the Clackamas County Circuit…
May 23, 2013
Rosemont Fire Station torn down in Stafford
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Much of the building was repurposed, recycled On May 15, the old Rosemont Fire Station located at 1111 S. Station Lane in Stafford was deconstructed because of concerns about safety and…
May 23, 2013
Briefs
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City offices, library to be closed May 27 for Memorial Day City offices and the West Linn Public Library will be closed all day May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Attend an ice cream social…
May 21, 2013
County to TriMet: 'Not if we have any say in rail line'
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Clackamas County voters sent a largely symbolic message to TriMet on Tuesday night against light rail by voting down a measure authorizing the line from Portland through Milwaukie to Oak Grove,…
May 21, 2013
Multnomah County vote carrying Metro levy
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Metro received a wake up call in the May 21 Special Election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and natural lands, the results were split between the counties. With most of the…
May 16, 2013
NWEI plans anniversary splash
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Sustainability organization has big changes in store for 20th year The Northwest Earth Institute is planning to have a lot more than cake and punch when it observes its 20th anniversary today,…
May 16, 2013
TVF&R warn: Fire up the grill, not the patio
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More than 6,000 fires are due to barbecue grills There’s nothing better than a backyard barbecue on a warm, sunny evening. Unfortunately, charcoal briquette and propane barbecues can pose a…
May 16, 2013
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: BURGLARY 5/8 8:20 a.m. A…
May 16, 2013
West Linn's Cut the Red Tape project is underway
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City seeks input from area businesses on how to remove obstacles, barriers The city of West Linn has initiated its Cut the Red Tape project, which will eliminate unnecessary and inefficient…
May 16, 2013
City to buy street sweeper
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Purchase expected to save $40,000 annually in contracting costs Looking to recoup costs, the city is investing in its own street sweeper. On Monday, the city council approved the purchase of a…
May 16, 2013
Local Briefs
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Participate in ‘Take Care of West Linn Day’ Community members are invited to join a crew doing its part for the annual “Take Care of West Linn Day” on Saturday. Come help restore critical…
May 16, 2013
LO to intervene in public meetings lawsuit
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Litigation targets WL's approval of water plant and pipeline The Lake Oswego City Council last week voted to intervene on West Linn City Council members’ behalf as they defend themselves against…
May 16, 2013
Celebrate Children's Book Week
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Pick up one of your childhood favorites at the West Linn library Take a moment to close your eyes and think about your favorite book as a child. Who were your favorite characters and what did…
May 16, 2013
City approves contract with Polar Systems for chief information…
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West Linn continues to outsource its information technology needs After a successful trial run since July of 2012, West Linn will continue to outsource its information technology (IT) services…
