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By Ed Jones The Covid pandemic grant-funded project to build a section of the River Trail from 107th North to the Kinder Morgan Tank Farm has taken a big step toward reality. Noel Johnson, a local developer, has signed on as the project manager and Pat Kessi, a local contractor, has signed on as construction… Continue reading River trail gets underway new project manager to speak at sept. 6 Linnton meeting 

By Brian Hoop  ODOT has received approval from the City on an Environmental Review to complete additional rock wall stabilization work along Bridge Avenue where landslides occurred in April 2022. The proposed work will affect 39,556 square feet of temporary and permanent disturbance area and include the removal of 67 native trees; emergency work last… Continue reading 2nd Phase Approved for Rock Wall Work adjacent to NW Bridge Avenue

By Brian Hoop A dozen or so individuals joined another walking tour of the former Linnton Mill on Tuesday, May 30, to learn and see firsthand how wildlife is recovering at the former industrial turned salmon-habitat mitigation site. Participants observed what they believed was either a weasel or mink. My personal reaction was what an… Continue reading Discovering wildlife on walking tour of Linnton Mill restoration site

By Brian Hoop The Linnton Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers interested in monitoring, evaluating, and engaging with their neighbors on a wide range of land use actions that the City of Portland, County, and State agencies are required to notify neighborhood associations about. This topic was discussed at our March 1, 2023 neighborhood meeting. Volunteers… Continue reading Volunteers needed for Linnton’s Land Use Committee

By Nancy Hiser Just across the river, located at 8316 N. Lombard in St Johns, is a treasure worth experiencing. Kenn, the proprietor for 34 years and a community asset, shares local history through old photos and memories. Always behind the counter, he personally caters to customers’ needs and questions and provides services you may… Continue reading Peninsula Station -A local hub for shipping and mailing services 

By McKenzie Miller Thursday, July 27 – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Curious what Linnton looks like from the Willamette River? Ever paddle a 29-foot, 14-passenger canoe? Come see wildlife, hulking anchored cargo ships, and natural areas being restored. The 2.5 mile, leisurely, 2-hour paddle is specifically for Linnton area residents. Transportation will be provided… Continue reading Free Big Canoe Trip on the Willamette

 From the DEQ website The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is in the process of creating rules to implement the fuel tanks seismic stability requirements enacted in Senate Bill 1567. The bill requires operators of large capacity fuel handling facilities to assess their facility’s ability to withstand a magnitude 9 Cascadia earthquake event and propose… Continue reading Linnton Residents Encouraged to Comment on Proposed Rules for DEQ’s Fuel Tank Seismic Stability Program

Meet and catch up with your neighbors, a chance for kids to hang out with other kids, and for all to enjoy a summer weekend together!  Linnton hillSaturday, July 29th | 4 pm – Go to Linnton School condos, at the end of NW 2nd Ave.  – Bring food to grill and any kind of… Continue reading Save the date! Linnton Neighborhood Hill Picnics

Neighbors West-Northwest Community Small Grants Committee seeks three grant reviewers for the June – July 2023 grant cycle. Grant reviewers volunteer approximately 12 hours to read and evaluate Community Small Grants applications online and meet in person with NWNW Staff and Committee for training and to make grant award recommendations. For additional information, please visit… Continue reading Neighbors West Northwest seeks volunteers for Small Grants Committee

By Brian Hoop Linntoncommunitycenter.orgEmail: linntoncc.asp@gmail.comPhone: 503-286-499010614 NW St. Helens Rd. Step by step, the Linnton Community Center keeps transforming with renovations and improved programs. City of Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan recently visited the LCC as part of a tour, organized by LNA chair Sarah Taylor, to learn more about community issues. The Commissioner was familiarized… Continue reading Linnton Community Center keeps on improving