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By Brian Hoop Olivia Clark is one of three inaugural members of Portland’s expanded city council elected in 2024 to represent District 4, which includes the Linnton neighborhood. Clark invites Linnton residents to chat with her during office hours she’ll be holding at the Linnton Community Center on Saturday, May 31 from 10 am to… Continue reading City Councilor Profile: Olivia Clark 

Oregon Adventure Theatre is bringing Shakespeare back to Linnton Performances:Thursday, July 3 – 7:30 pmNo show on the 4thSaturday, July 5 – 7:30 pmSunday, July 6th – 7:30 pm Location: 8648 NW Ogden St off Springville Rd. All shows are free. A donation is suggested. Parking is limited, so carpool if possible. For more info: www.oregonadventuretheatre.com

By Amélie Rousseau Tucked between the train tracks and the curve of St. Helens Road, Kingsley Park is one of Linnton’s quietest and most promising public spaces. With towering trees, a grassy field, and views of the Willamette, it has the bones of a peaceful refuge or a vibrant community gathering place—but right now, it’s… Continue reading What do you Value in a Park? – Kingsley Park Community Survey

Saturday, August 23  |  5–8 PM Kingsley Park – Community Garden Join us for a fun summer evening with neighbors and friends! We’ll provide burgers, brats, tables, and chairs—you bring a side dish to share and a friend!  Do you know a fun musician interested in performing?  Email: chair@linntonna.org 

Hello Linnton Neighbors, My name is Amélie (Ah-may-lee) Rousseau. I couldn’t be more excited to step up as LNA Board Chair. I’ve lived up on Linnton Hill for four years now, but my roots go way back. I’m an OG West Hills kid—roller-skating at the Linnton Community Center after a happy day at Skyline Elementary… Continue reading Chair’s Message -Amélie Rousseau

Wednesday, June 4 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMLinnton Community Center – Upper Meeting Room10614 NW St. Helens Rd 7:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 7:10 pm Approval of April 2025 Meeting Minutes 7:12 pm Guest Speaker: Kammy Kern-Korot, Senior Conservationist, West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. Topic: The Emerald Ash Borer and Its Devastating… Continue reading Meeting Agenda

By Ed Jones Kingsley Park, in the Linnton neighborhood, is a small (one acre) park dominated by four large ash trees. Those trees are in decline and at risk of infection by Emerald Ash Borers. The Linnton Neighborhood Association (LNA) is worried about the future of those trees and of the park itself. We want… Continue reading The Emerald Ash Borer and Its Devastating Impact on Local Trees

By Gail Curtis, Burlington Water District Chairperson The Burlington Water District (BWD) is a community water system that serves the northern portion of the Linnton area. The BWD 20-year master plan is being updated and a draft version dated February 2025 is available at Burlingtonwater.specialdistrict.org. Public comments are welcomed and can be provided to gailcurtisbwd@gmail.com… Continue reading Community Water Master Plan Update

By Edward Jones Linnton’s tiny Kingsley Park (1.1 acre) is dominated by four ash trees. As imposing as they look, they are all at risk of infestation and death at the hands (claws? mandibles?) of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect from Asia which has recently turned up in Oregon. According to Wikipedia, over… Continue reading Kingsley Park’s AshTrees in Danger

By Doug and Robin Walden The Marina Way Moorage is a hidden gem located a mile down NW Marina Way, just outside of Linnton. It has been owned by its residents since 1984. Smaller than other marinas, it has everything a moorage needs: a community of 15 floating homes, a moorage for fishing and pleasure… Continue reading Spotlight: Boat slips and storage at a reasonable price