By Brian Hoop Plans by Verizon’s subsidiary Skyward to test drones along the Willamette River from a seven-acre riverfront property in St. Johns were cancelled November 3 in response to organized community opposition. The company had sought to lease land within Terminal 4 from the Port of Portland to test drones on Verizon’s 5G network.… Continue reading Drone testing along Willamette River cancelled thanks to community action
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Welcome to Linnton
Remember when you moved to Linnton? How long did it take you to get oriented? To find new services and stores? What else did you wonder about? If you can’t remember what it was like, just imagine you have a new neighbor. What would you tell them about living here? Let’s be more welcoming… Continue reading Welcome to Linnton
Linnton Air Quality Sampling by Bike
by Ryan Bukstein It’s a beautiful Friday in Portland in December. The sky is clear and I can see Hood, Adams, St Helens, and Rainer shining in the horizon. My eyes tell me the air is clear but my air quality monitor gives a different story. I’m about to jump on my bike and ride… Continue reading Linnton Air Quality Sampling by Bike
Pandemic Survey and NET Neighbor News
By Nancy Hiser At the request of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM), Linnton NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team) surveyed our residents about their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and here are some takeaways. The good news: 85% of respondents reported adequate access to information. Most sought it online. This poses a question: without an… Continue reading Pandemic Survey and NET Neighbor News
Business Spotlight: Linnton Feed & Seed
By Kelly Stevens During COVID-19, rural and urban farming and agriculture store Linnton Feed & Seed has been busier than ever. With people spending more time at home, and working on yards and gardens and farms and related projects, Linnton has been a go-to supplier. Like toilet paper and baking flour, there have been some… Continue reading Business Spotlight: Linnton Feed & Seed
Catching the Harborton Frog Shuttle
By Kelly Stevens November is when a group of Linnton residents starts watching for frogs on the move. According to Oregon Zoo, “Forest Park is home to Portland’s largest population of red-legged frogs, a state-sensitive species.” When the conditions are just right, the frogs’ epic and perilous round-trip journey begins at dark from Forest Park,… Continue reading Catching the Harborton Frog Shuttle
Preparedness for Pets
December 2020 This month’s email to connect about important preparedness matters asks What about Rocket and Bella? Disaster preparedness planning includes you, those you live with, and your pets. Please take a minute and print out the attachments: Oregon Humane Society page on Disaster Preparedness Plans for Pets Pet First Aid Kit supply list. If you have neighbors with… Continue reading Preparedness for Pets
Mental Health
November 2020 A locally produced series of podcasts about disaster preparedness and resiliency: seismicairwaves.com It’s been a tough time, hasn’t it? Listen to Episode 12 Mental Health First Aid & Community Resiliency as it relates to our current pandemic experience and other traumatic situations, with basic advice on how to maintain your own mental health and be… Continue reading Mental Health
November 4th meeting agenda
Wednesday | 7:00 to 9:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/35k1A7DMeeting ID: 871 2311 6275 | Passcode: 701349 Vote for board of directors for the Linnton Neighborhood Association at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q7S8TS7. Election will close Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can also vote during the meeting, Wed. Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 pm, which will be held at the following zoom… Continue reading November 4th meeting agenda
Power Outages
PROTECT YOURSELF DURING A POWER OUTAGE: Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. Only use generators outdoors and away from windows. Do not use a gas stove to heat your home. Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges. Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices. If safe, go to an… Continue reading Power Outages
