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West Linn employees, city agree to new contract
A month after unionized employees of the city of West Linn told members of the City Council that many of them could not afford to live in the city, their union and city leaders have agreed to a new employment contract that guarantees a raise in pay. The council approved ratification of the new three-year contract with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees at a meeting Oct. 7. The new contract includes a 5% cost of living adjustment for fiscal year 2025,...
Beaverton completes hydroelectric upgrades to Sexton Mountain Pump Station
It’s electric — The newest output from Beaverton’s Sexton Mountain Pump Station, that is. After a year of renovations, a hydropower turbine has been installed at the pump station to generate clean energy during the normal flow of water operations in southwest Beaverton. Before, gravity pulled clean drinking water from the Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove to the Sexton Mountain reservoir. That rushing water was untapped potential for energy generation...
Portland voter guide to the 2024 election
Mail-in ballots will be arriving soon, and we've put together a guide to help you stay informed ahead of Election Day. Why it matters: Although the presidential race is pretty much locked in for left-leaning Oregon, there are plenty of hotly contested local races and statewide initiatives to watch. The...
Who will be Portland’s next mayor? Beat Check podacst
On the latest Beat Check, Oregonian/OregonLive reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Julia Silverman discuss the prospects of Portland mayoral hopefuls Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio and Keith Wilson. Carmen Rubio seeks to become Portland’s ‘no drama’ mayor. Will her low-key style connect with voters?. Keith Wilson is running...
Stark Street Bridge repairs to cause lane delays beginning Oct. 8
The ongoing repairs to Stark Street Bridge, which has had a myriad of structural woes headlined by a collapsed stone support wall, will lead to some lane closures spilling out onto the Historic Columbia River Highway this week. The roadway will see closures and flaggers beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, for geotechnical investigations of the highway. The work will continue during daytime hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Thursday, Oct. 10. Crews are studying the rocks and soil beneath the historic roadway’s surface to ensure there isn’t the risk of further collapses or damage. Multnomah County is continuing to work with a contractor to design emergency repairs needed to reopen Stark Street Bridge. It is expected to remain closed for several months.
Gateway Green Park in Portland completes final improvements after several years
PORTLAND, Ore. — Gateway Green has completed its final improvements, inviting the city to enjoy a “Take Your Kid Mountain Biking Day” at the park. The opening took years of planning, with families enthusiastic about the new biking space, eager to enhance their skills. Linda Robinson, a...
Candidate Profile: Ginger Fitch hopes to bring past experiences in her legal career and on the school board to the City Council
Longtime Wilsonville resident Ginger Fitch hopes to bring her ability to get to the root of an issue and understanding of leadership roles to the table on the City Council. The lawyer is one of four people vying for two seats on the council. Other candidates include Anne Shevlin, Adam Cunningham and Elizabeth Peters. Current City Council President Kristin Akervall and Councilor Joann Linville, whose terms will end in December, opted not to seek reelection. ...
2024 Candidates: Ricki Ruiz, House District 50
East Multnomah County voters have some decisions to make as to who will represent them in Salem. Election Night Tuesday, Nov. 5, will include the race for House District 50, featuring incumbent Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, and a challenge by Paul Drechsler, the Republican nominee. The Outlook reached out to all the candidates running for office in Salem. ...
What would you ask Portland mayoral candidates at The Oregonian/KGW debate?
Portland voters have until Friday to submit potential questions for The Oregonian/OregonLive and KGW’s upcoming debate among candidates for Portland mayor. The news outlets have joined forces to host the hourlong debate at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 with candidates Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio, Keith Wilson, Mingus Mapps and Liv Osthus.
West Linn, Lake Oswego rotary clubs hosting “Pints for Polio”
Two local branches of the Rotary Club invite community members to enjoy a drink and live music at West Linn’s Willamette Ale & Cider House Friday, Oct. 11 as part of a fundraiser focused on eradication of polio. The West Linn and Lake Oswego rotary clubs are hosting “Pints for Polio,” which features a performance by local act Two Bit Brothers. Tickets, which can be purchased at https://websites.dacdb.com/WestLinn_2041_v6/, are $20 and include one drink. The event starts at 4:30 p.m. Ridding the world of polio has been an objective of Rotary Club International for nearly four decades. In that time, the organization has contributed $2.1 billion to the global effort to end polio, which today is only found in a handful of countries.
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