The Portland Tribune - Opinion http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information Intervention, not tragedy, for police http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765257415055500 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765257415055500 en-us There was no absence of warning signs leading up to the homicidal spree of Clackamas County sheriff's Sgt. Jeffrey Grahn, who killed his wife, two of her friends and himself in a Gresham nightclub on Feb. 12. But those warning signs, while certainly not completely unheeded, did not lead to ... Solarize, yes, but use local firms http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765259793632300 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765259793632300 en-us Unfortunately, the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) and Solarize Portland have chosen to give away Oregonians’ tax dollars to the California-based SolarCity in the name of sustainability (Northeast neighborhood taps hot energy plan, Feb. 4). Transitioning to a sustainable future ... Was a trade made – clear water for our backyards? http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766320589460500 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766320589460500 en-us Ever since a light was shown on the city’s plan to seize control of almost 2,000 private yards by expansion of the deceptively named “Sensitive Land Ordinance,” people have been trying to answer the basic question: “Why?” When the question was ask of (Mayor Jack) ... Habitat tree is now gone from Luscher http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766313842973300 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766313842973300 en-us I love Luscher Farm. I have gardened at Luscher Farm for years. Over these years I have grown bushels of tomatoes and potatoes, harvested peas, beans, garlic, onions, winter and summer squash, carrots, herbs and a variety of flowers from spring through late fall. Some cool weather crops like ... LO Stewards want same rights as city http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766304344221700 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126766304344221700 en-us In last week’s Review, Ricardo Spaccarelli made a plea for the city to stop its plans to cut down a 100-year-old fir tree on the Luscher Farm property. We found the city’s response, provided by the newly hired community affairs specialist, Christine Kirk, to be ... We elected you to serve, not squabble http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765800079311900 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=126765800079311900 en-us Perhaps I’m mistaken, but I consider myself a fairly typical resident of West Linn. I get involved here and there. I try to keep up with the news of my community while juggling the lives and activities of a young family. Sure, I’ve gone to a few Neighborhood meetings, to Planning ...