West Linn's Opinions
June 13, 2013
Readers' Letters
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Farmers market opens Wednesday, June 19 On behalf of the West Linn Farmers Market (the Wednesday market that has been in existence for several years, not the new Saturday market, I know there is…
June 13, 2013
Welcome to summer, but teens, please play safe
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The early arrival of summer in West Linn is welcome in most respects, but it also ushers in a heightened period of danger for our community’s young people. Each summer, this newspaper is forced…
June 13, 2013
Corporate tax incentives aid state and local economies
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Do you know that about half of school funding comes from income tax? Jobs — and the income tax that is generated by jobs — pay for important public services for all Oregonians: roads, parks,…
June 06, 2013
Local congressman expresses disappointment, some satisfaction
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I wanted to take this opportunity to fill you in on some ongoing issues being addressed in Congress as of late and what I have been working on for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District and you.…
June 06, 2013
West Linn is accessible, explorable
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Recently when I was being transported by wheelchair to the car my thoughts were running wild. How would I live for a year without walking or driving? One evening at the hospital a surgeon…
June 06, 2013
Adventuring to find paradise
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Hidden among the Mayan ruins of Gallon Jug, Belize, there are whispers of a beautiful river. A river so stunning that the animals do not dare disturb its flawless waters and a swimming hole is…
June 06, 2013
Readers' Letters
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Sponsors promise next year’s Lake Run will be better The Lake Oswego Women’s Club would like to thank all of our sponsors, participants and volunteers who supported the 2013 Lake Run. We were…
June 06, 2013
Change in city's water system is underway
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The Interstate 5 bridge collapse and Oklahoma tornado are stark reminders of the state of our nation’s infrastructure. In Oregon, researchers anticipate a massive magnitude 9 earthquake from the…
June 06, 2013
Class of 2013 has real character
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The city of West Linn celebrates its 100th birthday this year, which is a milestone for the community. This week, West Linn seniors are celebrating their graduation from high school, milestones…
May 30, 2013
Have you thanked your elected officials today?
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In our opinion, there are a few high-profile jobs within local government that are thankless. Two of them are the positions of superintendent of schools and city manager. These positions must…
May 30, 2013
'Ruling council majority are firmly entrenched'
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Dean Suhr, in his citizen’s view in the May 23 Tidings called for stopping attacks against the mayor and council and let processes work. Suhr has a long record of always being nonsensical and…
May 30, 2013
Support for community colleges benefits all
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Clackamas Community College recently completed an online survey that 1,100 people in our community participated in. We learned that people in our community most value access to degree and…
May 23, 2013
Dont tread on us, or the First Amendment
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Give embattled U.S. Attorney Eric Holder credit on one score. He’s managed to do something his boss hasn’t — unite Republicans and Democrats. Leaders from both parties have been blasting Holder…
May 23, 2013
Home values, businesses may not recover from LOT
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The vote by the city council of West Linn approving the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership application to construct a larger water facility and pipeline through the Robinwood neighborhood is…
May 23, 2013
Community supports fight against LOT water project
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As one of the many disillusioned with our city government’s lack of will and backbone to stand against the Lake Oswego-Tigard juggernaut, I finally have something positive to share. On May 11 I…
May 23, 2013
Stop attacks against mayor, council and let processes work
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It is a shame that the Lake Oswego-Tigard discussions have turned to personal attacks and accusations. Our mayor and city council are elected officials and are completely accountable to the law…
May 16, 2013
Teens' attitude toward impaired driving is a concern
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Prom and graduation season, the Fourth of July and summer vacation give pause to parents of teenagers everywhere. Why? Because celebration paired with newfound freedom can trigger tragedy on our…
May 16, 2013
Readers' Letters
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Editorial cartoon bothered reader As a veteran Scouter, former Scoutmaster and father and grandfather of an Eagle Scout, I was greatly saddened that the Tidings, through its (May 2 editorial)…
May 16, 2013
All gun sales should require background checks
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The Oregon Senate is attempting to accomplish what the U.S. Congress should have done — but didn’t — in passage of expanded criminal background checks for firearm purchases. Last week, the U.S.…
