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šŸŒ± Why West Linn ranks among Oregonā€™s safest spots for night owls

West Linn, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers West Linn! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why West Linn ranks among Oregonā€™s safest spots for night owls
  • Whatā€™s next for West Linnā€™s Oppenlander field after its $7.9M sale?
  • What a federal jury decided about West Linn police conduct in 2020

Also on today's calendar: Tumwater Italian wine night with Tenuta Torciano Wine Tasting School and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 56 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. No Fear, Just 10 Fun Oregon's Safest Towns For Night Owls (myfamilytravels.com) ā€” West Linn is highlighted as one of Oregonā€™s safest, most relaxed towns for enjoying evenings, with low crime, clean streets, and strong community pride. The piece spotlights local restaurants, cultural events, and riverfront trails that stay inviting after dark, positioning West Linn as a calm, convenient base for night owls near Portland.
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2. West Linn-Wilsonville School District sells Oppenlander field for $7.925 million (westlinntidings.com) ā€” Oppenlander field, a longtime informal park space in West Linn, is now slated for sale to a developer for $7.925 million, with plans to seek subdivision and middle housing approvals. The decision follows a failed city purchase, a lawsuit the district won, and a previously terminated sale, leaving the future of any park space on the site uncertain.
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3. West Linn is not liable in federal case involving man who had severe burns while high on mushrooms (westlinntidings.com) ā€” A federal jury has cleared the City of West Linn and three police officers of negligence in a 2020 behavioral health call involving a man later found with severe burns. City officials say the verdict affirms officers acted appropriately and emphasize the police departmentā€™s ongoing commitment to serving the West Linn community with professionalism and compassion.
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4. Keremedchiev, Fernando Garner All-WCC Honors (portlandpilots.com) ā€” A University of Portland tennis standout from West Linn, junior Cade Fernando, has earned All-WCC honorable mention in both singles and doubles play. Paired with senior Nikola Keremedchiev, he helped the Pilots reach the WCC Championships again, underscoring how local athletes are excelling on a regional collegiate stage.
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šŸ“ø Around West Linn

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in West Linn

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Thursday April 23
  • Lil Samurai
    Bolton Plaza, West Linn
    5:05 pm

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • Track @ Molalla
    Molalla High School , 357 Frances St , Molalla
    4:00 pm
  • Adult Dance Clinic
    West Linn Adult Community Center (Grand Fir Room) , 1180 Rosemont Rd. , West Linn
    4:30 pm
  • Softball @ Madras
    Madras High School , 390 SE 10th St , Madras
    4:30 pm
  • Baseball (JV) vs Madras
    Kraxberger Middle School , 17777 Webster Rd , Gladstone
    5:00 pm
  • Baseball (V) vs Madras
    Gladstone High School , 18800 Portland Ave , Gladstone
    5:00 pm

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Ok West Linn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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