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Local Eagles Lodge wins legal skirmish against national Eagles behemoth
By Barbara Quinn A snapshot of the tense dynamic between the North Portland Eagles lodge and the national Eagles unfolded in a court hearing at the Justice Center on Sept. 11 when the two nonprofits met before Judge Jeffrey Auxier. Prior to the skirmish, the Grand Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, its governing…
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Ballot drop boxes in N/NE Portland and how to use them
By Jim Redden The final day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Ballots will be mailed to Oregon voters beginning the next day. Oregon elections officials are assuring voters that the election is safe from interference by the Trump Administration. Their comments follow the Sept. 14 U.S.…
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ODOT: Southbound I-5 opens earlier than expected
By Jim Redden Southbound I-5 through the Rose Quarter reopened earlier than expected during the late night hours of Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Oregon Department of Transportation first closed the lanes and on- and off-ramps on Tuesday, Sept. 11 as part of the long-planned I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. The closure was originally planned to…
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Rest in Peace canine officer Kylo – memorial procession in East Columbia neighborhood
Police and fire personnel lined the walkway at the Oregon Humane Society to salute fallen Portland Police K-9 Kylo during an emotional end-of-watch procession on Sept. 24. The ceremony wasat the Animal Crimes Forensic Center at the Oregon Humane Society campus on the edge of the East Columbia neighborhood. After a procession of flashing police vehicles…
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Letter from City Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney about Columbia Pool demolition
Dear advocates and neighbors, I’m writing to share a difficult update on Columbia Pool. After extensive efforts to identify a viable path forward, Portland Parks & Recreation has informed my office that they are moving ahead with demolition of the Columbia Pool building. At this point, I do not have additional tools available to stop that…
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Linnton history: Daring Deeds of Dastardly Desperados, Part Two
By Patrick Ahern and Theresa Thorud for Skyline Ridge Neighbors Not much newsworthy happened in Linnton during the ensuing several decades. Built in 1852, a wagon road extended along the river from Portland to a spot across the channel from a Sauvie Island farm, encouraging connection between the two hamlets. Shiploads of grain from the…
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List of Open Studios North Portland artists
By Kelly Williams, encaustic painter and N. Portland Community Leader, Portland Open Studios #12 North Portland artists are opening their studios to the public this October as part of the citywide Portland Open Studios Tour. It is free, self-guided, juried, and running two weekends: October 10–11 and October 17–18, 10 am – 4 pm. Below…
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Amazon drone delivery coming to N/NE Portland. Some neigborhoods in likely flight path
By Mark Kirchmeier The high-pitch mechanical sound of hovering drones could be coming soon to your neighborhood . Amazon Prime has announced plans to initiate drone delivery throughout Portland in early 2027 from its facility at 1001 N. Schmeer Road just north of Kenton. The goal is to have drones deliver items weighing five pounds or less…
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Wildwood Bike ride in St. Johns Oct 24 celebrates movie
Participants are invited to come together for a one-of-a-kind community celebration inspired by the Wildwood stories, the upcoming film, the adventurous spirit of St. Johns and kids (and adults) getting on bikes. All are welcome to join the Wildwood Ride at 7:45 am Saturday, Oct. 24, one day after the film debut. The event is being organized by…
