WEST LINN NEWS

Local news and events from the city of West Linn, Oregon

This year, it's the helpers who need help. As the region's economic troubles show no sign of lessening, many agencies and nonprofits face their own problems: budget and staff cuts, fewer contributions of cash and resalable goods, and increased demand for their services. Full story »

Looking for reasons to get out of the house? Here are things to do in West Linn. Full story »

Phony designer items in Oregon lead to Los Angeles raids, arrests and $20 million in goods. Full story »

Homeless teenagers will be treated to an early Thanksgiving on Saturday. Many Hands, a community service group of West Linn sixth-graders, will deliver Thanksgiving-themed sack lunches to the Janus Youth Program's Access Center of Portland. The center serves street-dependent youth, ages 13 to 24, who are seeking support services through Portland's Homeless Youth Continuum.  Full story »

All but one of West Linn-Wilsonville School District's rated schools received the top "outstanding" designation in this year's state report cards, with only Inza R. Wood Middle School receiving a "satisfactory" mark.  Full story »

A bus driver spotted Disiray May Mercado, 22 early this morning. Full story »

Looking for reasons to get out of the house? Here are things to do in West Linn. Full story »

A West Linn volunteer group will donate more than 350 pounds of candy to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Full story »

Do not sign any petitions to recall any of our West Linn City Council members. The petition to recall John Kovash, Jody Carson and Scott Burgess -- who together have voluntarily served our city in many capacities for a total of almost 35 years -- whether you agree or disagree with any or all of their decisions, is irresponsible and... Full story »

The Republican representative from West Linn will participate in "Principal for a Day," a program to raise awareness of local charter schools Full story »

Nationally, talented and gifted programs need to improve and Oregon is no exception Full story »

Looking for reasons to get out of the house? Here are things to do in West Linn. Full story »

The Oregonian launches West Linn's community web site. Tell us what's going on, join in the conversation. Full story »

Looking for reasons to get out of the house? Here are things to do in West Linn. Full story »