Author: Yosh White

By Brian Hoop Portland City Council passed a resolution on May 7 to plan and search for funding to improve sidewalks and pavement in outer East Portland (District 1) and SW Portland (District 4). This is a wake-up call to those who care about pedestrian safety to reactivate transportation advocacy for Linnton highway crosswalks to… Continue reading New City Proposal Might Offer New Hope for Hwy 30 Crosswalks

By Brian Hoop The Linnton Greenway Trail Project has prevailed in the first part of legal proceedings aimed at enabling construction of a public trail along Linnton’s Willamette Riverfront.  This park, which would be accessed via the recently built NW 107th Avenue trailhead, has been stalled by George Webb and City of Portland Parks Bureau… Continue reading Judge Rules for Linnton; Greenway Trail Project Case will Proceed

By John Shaw Long-time Linnton resident, Jan Secunda, passed away on December 18th from cancer, surrounded by her family.  Her deep and sincere passion for the environment led to decades of activism for ecological sustainability and practices that protected the earth’s soil, water, and air.  Jan and her husband, John Shaw, could often be found… Continue reading Passing of Jan Secunda

By Doug and Robin Walden The dictionary definition of an arborist is simply “a tree surgeon.”  “It is so much more,” explained Brett Rousseau, owner of Lady Bee Arborist. As one of only a few women in a male-dominated industry, she has chosen to take an artful and holistic approach to arboriculture.  Her focus is… Continue reading Business Spotlight: Lady Bee Arborist – A Holistic Approach To Tree Care

By Brian Hoop A big shoutout to Linnton neighbor Keith Kreuz, who has been single-handedly clearing overgrown ivy from the public sidewalk adjoining St. Helens Rd/U.S. Hwy 30 adjacent to the Glen Harbor Hill area just north of Bridge Ave. For students catching their school bus, dog walkers, and runners using Linnton’s only public sidewalk… Continue reading Thanks to Keith Kreuz for Clearing Sidewalk At Glen Harbor Hill

By Robin and Doug Walden We live in a floating home on the Multnomah Channel near Linnton. This time of year the river is teeming with life. Goslings are born and swim by our house everyday. The river otters are quietly taking care of their pups, the salmon are running, and everything is blooming.  Then,… Continue reading Tragedy on the River

By Brian Hoop Portland City Council voted May 7 to reject a plan by Portland General Electric for new transmission lines within the Linnton neighborhood’s section of Forest Park that would result in the clear cutting of 5 acres of trees. PGE says the transmission lines are crucial to meet growing demand for electrical power.… Continue reading City Council Rejects PGE Proposal to Expand Transmission Lines in Linnton 

By  Nancy Hiser Work continues on multiple Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub bills in Salem.  Here are the three active bills that passed the first hurdle out of their sponsoring committees and were referred to the Joint Ways & Means Committee, which makes funding decisions.  Take action – Urge State legislative members to take up… Continue reading State Legislation Moving Forward Action Alert – Urge Legislators to Fund CEI Hub Bills     

By Nancy Hiser Portland City Council’s first 100 days has modeled leadership, transparency, accountability and community inclusion. Watching 12 Councilors representing all four Portland districts has consistently shown they are following their campaign promises – they call for community inclusion regularly as the way to rebuild public trust in City government. They are respectful, listen… Continue reading Portland’s New City Council – The First 100 Days

Wednesday, June 4 | 6:00-7:00 PM Our Community Resilience meeting that includes NET members, FireWise representatives, and community members will be held WHO: Will your neighborhood be represented?  WHAT: We’ll see what is stored and talk about first aid supplies. WHERE: At the NET storage container (on Front St., off 107th Ave, just north of… Continue reading Learn to Be More Resilient – Join Us!