by Thomas Frank | Dec 15, 2011 |
Terrific Tuesdays at the West Linn Library are wonderful for families. Rhys Thomas Science Circus is one of the best shows for kids and adults alike. Check out his webpage when he will be back in West... 
by Thomas Frank | Nov 10, 2011 |
What a week!! After a year of hard work from deconstructing the failed 2010 bond, looking at every option for a new recommendation, talking to citizens, walking multiple properties to find the right one, and knowing that our first responders are vulnerable in their... 
by Thomas Frank | Oct 6, 2011 |
On the budget committee we take allegations of financial mismanagement seriously. We have all worked hard to restore the trust and confidence of our citizens and outside credit rating agencies. Karen Hensley and I researched the percentage of the arts fund and... by Thomas Frank | Aug 20, 2011 |
In a short word, Yes! I am not the only one to think so, Money Magazine ranked West Linn in their top 100 American cities. And really it is no surprise. West Linn is a wonderful city for everyone; for families, there are many different activities to choose from... by Thomas Frank | Jul 12, 2011 |
After months of hard work, walking many sites, and talking to many different stakeholders, I am very pleased that the council has moved forward and approved our recommendation. Our original recommendation was to ask for $8.9 million and the approved version reduces...
Hi Michael - thanks for your comment and trust me I do want to help! I used to love going…
You took pictures of the yamhill pub, which is basically a Portland landmark, a building that’s been shuttered long before…
Hi Lisa - one other article you should read about Louis Vuitton. Another reader pointed this out to me and,…
Thank you, Lisa. Portland is my hometown and I have lots of great memories downtown. I had an appointment at…
Hoped you would figure out that those couches and carpets and plants and bikes in parking spaces are a NATIONAL…