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Oregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Gov. Tina Kotek's budget recommendations include more for housing and homeless, mental health, schools and child care. Read moreOregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Counties would get new judgeships under pending bill

Washington County would get two, Clackamas County one in legislation that would add seven to the existing statewide total of 180. Read moreCounties would get new judgeships under pending bill

Retired educator to run for West Linn-Wilsonville School Board

Dan Schumaker, a retired principal and teacher with the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, announced a run for the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board this week. Read moreRetired educator to run for West Linn-Wilsonville School Board

West Linn’s Round Table Pizza closes permanently

Low visibility and staffing among issues that close once popular pizza joint Read moreWest Linn’s Round Table Pizza closes permanently

West Linn's Bolton Primary celebrates Lunar New Year

West Linn’s Bolton Primary began the year of the rabbit with Lunar New Year celebration Read moreWest Linn's Bolton Primary celebrates Lunar New Year

West Linn High School graduation rates continue to outpace state

Graduation rate of 95.6% is down slightly from last year’s 96.9% Read moreWest Linn High School graduation rates continue to outpace state

Come to the light: Portland Winter Light Festival draws thousands to downtown, neighborhoods

Through connections, Portland artists Tyler FuQua Creations, Fez BeGaetz and Ivan McLean have light art pieces installed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, of all places. Read moreCome to the light: Portland Winter Light Festival draws thousands to downtown, neighborhoods

Milwaukie American Legion member donates blood for 300th time

Ken Dale, 78, is a longtime resident of West Linn and a 1962 graduate of Lake Oswego High School

UPDATE: Severe weather shelters remain open Sunday night

With cold weather continuing, emergency warming shelters will remain open through the night of Sunday, Jan. 29 in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. TriMet is providing free transportation to the shelters.

U.S. Sen. Merkley applauds new efforts to expand journalism in Oregon

A bill to help struggling news organizations died in Congress in 2022; the Oregon Democrat says he’ll try again.

Oregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

Throughout the region, Oregon officials decry the beating of Tyre Nichols and support the firing of five officers, who now criminal charges.

West Linn Library to waive overdue fees in exchange for food donations in February

50 cents in fees waived for every food item donated

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

West Linn-Wilsonville School District, contracted construction company fined $80K for stormwater violations at new Athey Creek site

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District and its contracted construction team were fined just under $80,000 by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in December for insufficient stormwater management at the site of the new Athey Cre…

Cities pitch their plan for state homeless spending

They seek per-capita amounts, but Gov. Kotek says only, 'You will see resources that will help you' without a specific endorsement.

GOP tactics in 2023 Oregon Legislature could range from combat to cooperation

Republican leaders in Salem will use stalling tactics to make sure their voices are heard.

West Linn Police Log: recent calls to police regard crowing rooster, wood chopping

1/13/2023 9:18 a.m. A caller told police that people were chopping wood at Wilderness Park.

West Linn City Council election set for March 14

Ballots will be mailed to voters next month

PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTEBOOK: A moment in Oregon’s history as seen through my lens

Two fellow photojournalists and I were allowed to capture the historic moment when Tina Kotek, soon to be governor, stood with her wife and rewrote Oregon history books.

House Democratic leader is upbeat about 2023 session

Julie Fahey says new members and leaders have broad agreement on priorities of housing, mental health, schools and more.

Construction on new Athey Creek steadily progressing

The new West Linn middle school will be ready for students in the fall

EO Media to replace Medford newspaper soon

On the heels of the closure of the century-old Medford Mail Tribune, EO Media Group announced the company’s plans to open a new publication in the city on Friday, Jan. 20.

West Linn boys basketball, No. 1 in national poll, still chasing state title after suffering first loss

The West Linn High School boys basketball team continued to make history last week.

West Linn to ask Legislature for $6 million for waterline replacement

The council helps state lawmakers will help cover some of the ballooning costs of the project

‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a ‘King Tide’ is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides.

Clackamas County to offer housing mediation training Feb. 16

Clackamas County will offer basic mediation training and housing mediation services in an effort to aid community members in resolving conflicts and preventing future evictions as of Feb. 16, 2023.

West Linn, Oregon City draw statewide attention as ODOT’s tolling 'guinea pigs'

Elected leaders from West Linn and Oregon City considered a lawsuit to hammer home their opposition to ODOT's current plans to address impacts of tolling on I-205.

Five years after Fesser arrest, West Linn opens applications for police oversight committee

The City Council will choose seven community members to serve on the new accountability board

"Ezra's Law" bill back seeking tougher assault sentencing

A crime bill named for a Madras boy severely beaten in 2017 by his mother's boyfriend is back before the Oregon Legislature.

Frustrated with tolling plan, Oregon City commissioners consider legal recourse in joint meeting with West Linn

Elected leaders from West Linn and Oregon City steadfastly agree in their opposition to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s current plans to address impacts of tolling on I-205.

Countdown clock starts ticking on Legislature's "long session"

With bangs of gavels at either end of the Capitol Tuesday, the clock began ticking on the 160-day session of the Oregon Legislature.

Events listing: Check out Clackamas Community College exhibit and more

Wilsonville history lectures

Parties lay out their priorities for Oregon's 2023 session

Senate Democrats speak alone; Democrats and Republicans share the stage for the House, but offer differing goals as the clock starts on the 2023 session.

Clackamas County Arts Alliance competition hopes to attract writers in different genres

Writers may enter poetry, short stories, essays and plays

City of West Linn, West Linn-Wilsonville School District have together spent more than $211K in Oppenlander battle

The court battle over the 10-acre field could last until June

West Linn accepting nominations for Robert Moore Award

Nomination period for West Linn’s volunteer award open through Jan. 27

Former West Linn City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos takes manager job in Wisconsin

The city of Beloit Wisconsin announced hiring of Gabrieatos Jan. 16

West Linn, Oregon City elected leaders to discuss I-205 tolling diversion, homelessness and more Tuesday

At a joint meeting with the Oregon City Commission, Tuesday Jan. 17 at West Linn City Hall, the West Linn City Council plans to discuss I-205 tolling and diversion planning, homelessness strategies and more.