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By Brian Hoop Thanks to Rob Lee who secured a $2,000 grant to install a picnic table, and possibly a cement pad for the table, at Kingsley Park. The grant is from Neighbors West Northwest’s Community Grants Program with funding from the City of Portland’s Office of Community and Civic Life. Kingsley Park is where… Continue reading Grant secured for picnic table at Kingsley Park

By Brian Hoop Thanks to the fifteen neighbors of the Waldemere hill area who gathered on Saturday, June 15 to cut back overgrown vegetation along the sidewalk from NW Hoge Ave. to NW 105th on St. Helens Rd. The path is once again passable thanks to their efforts. Those helping included Paul Cooley, Ben and… Continue reading Progress made clearing Linnton’s sidewalks – More to do

By Brian Hoop Metro is seeking a new Linnton neighborhood representative for the Metro Central Community Enhancement grant committee. Thanks to Michael Hull who has been representing Linnton for the past several years and is stepping down this year. Metro Central grants were created more than 20 years ago with the intention of enhancing neighborhoods… Continue reading New Linnton rep sought for Metro Central grant committee

Skyline School Cornfest Everyone is invited to Linnton’s local K-8 back to school “Cornfest” in celebration of the return to classes for students. You can purchase dinner and meet Linnton’s school community.  Friday, September 6 | 5:30 pm | Skyline School – 11536 NW Skyline Blvd. Celebration of Life for Dan Cadmus of Linnton Feed… Continue reading Events

By Ed Jones On August 24, a beautiful Saturday afternoon, neighbors gathered in Kingsley Park for a Linnton community picnic.  Not counting kids, dogs, or firefighters, roughly 50 people told stories, ate burgers and four different kinds of pasta salad, tried badminton, examined the station 22 fire engine and the NET team display, and watched… Continue reading Linnton Picnic a Success

By Brian Hoop Portland General Electric’s (PGE) Land Use Application to clear cut five acres of Forest Park for expanded transmission line capacity was analyzed and rejected by the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) for being incomplete, according to the North Peninsula Review (July 2024). Community advocates and City representatives had expected to see… Continue reading PGE’s Forest Park faces City and community opposition

Looking to help build community in your neighborhood? Volunteers are needed to help with several newsletter distribution routes. The routes include the Willbridge area around NW 55th Ave to NW 57th Ave.; homes along NW Germantown Rd.; and the Cascade View condos off Germantown Rd. Each would require helping six times a year for about… Continue reading Volunteer to Distribute Linnton Newsletter

By Brian Hoop Recent scrap metal fires, May 9 and July 17, at the Schnitzer Steel facility, now rebranded Radius Recycling, across the Willamette River from Linnton, caught the attention of alarmed residents concerned about what possible pollutants were released from those fires. The 4-alarm fire ignited in a large heap consisting of smashed cars,… Continue reading Scrap Metal Fires at Radius-Schnitzer Raise Concern

By Ed Jones, Chair, Linnton Neighborhood Association The three District 4 Portland City Council seats have drawn several dozen candidates. The Linnton Neighborhood Association has invited all the candidates to appear before voters at an event on Wednesday, September 4. The event is from 7 pm to 9 pm in athe gym at the Linnton… Continue reading Meet and Greet: Portland District 4 City Council Candidates, Sept. 4

Business Spotlight – By Nancy Hiser The 45th parallel runs halfway between the Equator and the North Pole–-through Italy’s Piedmont region, the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France, and more wine areas. But in St Johns, it’s a unique shop offering wines, beer, and cider by the bottle or glass along with appetizers and cheeses. Grab… Continue reading 45th Parallel Wines