by Madison Staten | Apr 30, 2013 |
The day I met Roberta Schwarz I was struck by her passion: For the environment, for education and for the community in general. Roberta Schwarz isn’t a famous celebrity, but her actions are much more important than any person seen on the cover of a tabloid. She is a... 
by Thomas Frank | Apr 23, 2013 |
The proposed 2014-2015 Biennial Budget was proposed by West Linn City Manager Chris Jordan. Â This marks the second biennium budget with significant reductions. Â The City continues to struggle with its PERS rates and funding, declining property tax receipts, and... 
by Thomas Frank | Apr 17, 2013 |
Each term West Linn High School teacher Todd Jones gives his students an assignment to plan a City.  Not just any City but West Linn.  Students have to zone the land, place infrastructure, & provide public services.  This was my second time attending the... 
by Thomas Frank | Apr 14, 2013 |
Recently I attended EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) training for several public safety agencies at Portland International Raceway.  The course consisted of high-speed driving, slow vehicle precision maneuvers, high-speed avoidance course, PIT (Pursuit... 
by Thomas Frank | Apr 8, 2013 |
The West Linn Lions sponsored the 59th Easter Egg Hunt at West Linn High School on Saturday, March 30, 2013.  The weather was picture perfect and hundreds of children rushed the fields to gather as many easter eggs as possible.  My daughter anxiously waits all...