Category: News

By the LNA Environmental Committee Linnton-area residents live in the midst of 515 petrochemical storage tanks that, on any given day, hold more than 170 million gallons of gasoline, diesel, chlorine, anhydrous ammonia, and other hazardous chemicals.  These tank farms, aka the Critical Energy Infrastructure or CEI Hub, were not built to withstand an earthquake.… Continue reading Surrounded by Tank Farms, can Linnton be safe?

Wednesday March 3, 2021 7:00 PM Meeting held via Zoom 7:00 Call to order 7:05 Review of Zoom Meeting Etiquette  7:10 Introductions, review of the agenda, reading of the previous minutes and treasurer’s report. 7:25 Nominations and Election Updates 7:45 Discussion of Monsanto Settlement Priorities 8:15 Committee reports and Goal Review: Public Safety/Transportation Committee Land… Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

By Rhys Hawes, Neighbors West-Northwest  Many neighborhood meetings are being held over Zoom as part of social distancing practices, but while virtual meetings keep us safe, they can be confusing to access. Below are some handy tips for accessing meetings so you can stay engaged in your neighborhood! No computer? No problem!  You can call… Continue reading Accessing zoom

Linnton resident Ed Jones found this intriguing story from the St. Johns Review dated July 16, 1915 –  The stars of the chiefs of police of Linnton and St. Johns and the badges worn by firemen and other employees of those towns prior to their being annexed to Portland, now repose as relics in the… Continue reading Relics of Linnton’s past hopefully in museum storage

Thanks to Rob Lee, who has volunteered his time to coordinate and nurture the Produce for the People plots at Linnton’s Kingsley Park Community Garden. He reports a total of 440 pounds of vegetables and 312 bunches of various greens were harvested during the 2020 growing season. Produce is donated to the Linnton Food Pantry… Continue reading Produce for the People totals 2020

Saturday, April 24, 10 am – 12 noon 11498 NW St. Helens Rd. Info:Gail Curtis, 503-860-8580 or gailcurtis123@gmail.com

By Gail Curtis, Co-Manager, Kingsley Park Community Garden The Linnton Neighborhood Association has received a $500 grant for native plants from the City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). The native plants’ grant is part of BES’s Community Watershed Stewardship Program. The native plants will be planted between St. Helens Road (Highway 30) and… Continue reading City Grant for Native Plants Received

By Gail Curtis, Co-Manager, Kingsley Park Community Garden Kingsley Park, located north of the Shell gas station in Linnton, includes a Community Garden. The Community Garden has open plots located at 11498 NW St Helens Road. If you are interested in obtaining a garden plot, contact the City of Portland Parks and Recreation Community Garden… Continue reading Kingsley Park Community Garden Plots Open

By Brian Hoop  If you think you’ve been hearing more noise from late night street racing this past year, you’re not alone. While street racing has been around since the creation of the automobile, there are reasons for the increased presence this past year.  Based on conversations with several Linnton resident eyewitnesses, speed racing was… Continue reading Street racing noises catch the attention of Linnton residents