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Teens and tweens invited to board game nights at Tualatin Public Library
In an effort to build community for teens in the Tualatin area, a group of parents have started a board game club for teens (and their parents) at the Tualatin Public Library. Not organized by the library, the private group is open to the public and meets 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday in the conference room of the library. “I've been organizing board game clubs for kids for many years,” said Lisa Cohn. “It's a great way to get kids off their screens and interacting in person.” Teens and tweens can bring their own board games or use one supplied by the group. Visit the Meetup link for more information.
Fanning the flames: Gresham frustrated with tactics leading up to fire contract talks
The city of Gresham is tired of the “fanning the flames” tactics it says are being used as an important fire service contract looms. The small cities — Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village — have been mulling an official break with Gresham Fire & Emergency Services. “With the current dire financial impact that property tax limitations are causing cities, a fire district is the best option to preserve our current...
Next Step? Canby getting ready to talk transportation
With two legs of the City of Canby’s comprehensive plan dealt with, Mayor Brian Hodson said it’s on to the next leg – transportation. The city has put a wrap its housing needs analysis and economic development plan and will now start the process of determining what and where Canby residents want from their transportation system in the next two decades. “We are moving forward with our comprehensive plan, which...
Multnomah County commissioner hopefuls gather for forum on homelessness
Candidates for Multnomah County commissioner seats will gather for an online forum on addressing homelessness on Thursday afternoon, hosted by the District 4 Coalition in collaboration with the Homeless Solutions Coalition.
West Linn launches new survey regarding Highway 43 goals
As part of its ongoing effort to gauge the community’s desires for Highway 43, the city of West Linn recently launched a survey related to the Vision43 planning project. Vision43 focuses on possible zone changes to the Highway 43 corridor aimed to spur development in order to create more accessible homes, retail and jobs. The survey primarily asks residents for feedback on recently developed visions and goals for the project....
Lake Oswego residents to simulate communication response to earthquake
Later this month, Lake Oswego residents will simulate how to communicate in case a major earthquake hits the region and knocks out cell phone coverage and power. With the help of local residents and neighborhood associations, the Lake Oswego Communications Center is hosting a Shake Out Drill at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. At the event, the owners of General Mobile Radio Service radios (as well as others who want to participate) will test their communication systems. The city conducted a similar exercise in 2022,...
Portland City Council to consider new Keller proposal with 2 Broadway venues
After months of debate over whether to renovate the Keller Auditorium with seismic upgrades or build a new performing arts venue, Portland City Council is set to consider a resolution next week combining both ideas.
Ahoy, Sherwood's Pirates of Pinehurst now underway
Avast, ye mateys, for the fourth year in a row, the annual Pirates of Pinehurst is now underway in Sherwood, running throughout the month on Pinehurst Street. The event, set in the Woodhaven neighborhood of Sherwood, borrows heavily from the hugely popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise and comes complete with costumed neighbors in an exciting combination of animatronics, lights, fog, sound and video during shows. It was started...
In second bid for West Linn City Council, Perlman building off of neighbors’ concerns
Editor’s note: Ahead of the November election, the Tidings will profile each candidate for West Linn City Council. This story is a one of those profiles. Merk Perlman said he’s talked with neighborhood associations about development, transparency Mark Perlman called his first campaign for West Linn City Council “a shot in the dark.” Five months later, with one campaign under his belt, Perlman is feeling a bit better about his...
Readers respond: A ‘no drama’ candidate handles responsibility
The headline on The Oregonian/OregonLive story on Carmen Rubio says she wants to become the “no drama” mayoral candidate, (“Carmen Rubio seeks to become Portland’s ‘no drama’ mayor. Will her low-key style connect with voters?” Sept. 29). This candidate has over 150 parking and traffic citations and walked away after hitting a parked car.
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