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The Events & News page keeps you informed on what's happening around Kenton and is the most updated page. To learn about the KNA and read minutes from past meetings, visit the KNA Meetings page.
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Show Your Support for Paul!
A front page headline in the Oregonian implied that the KNA is in discussion with a businessman from North Carolina about selling our Paul Bunyan statue. It is true that an inquiry was made on behalf of Tom Vesce, but the KNA told him that Paul is NOT for sale.
We’re passionate people here in Kenton, and we love our Paul. Of course, we’re flattered by the inquiry, but Paul isn’t for sale. If Mr. Vesce truly can’t be without the statue, perhaps he would like a picture of Paul, surrounded by neighborhood residents, to hang in his office. We’d be happy to arrange that.
Or better yet, show your support with Paul Plaza maintenance! We need people to replant the planters, weed, water regularly, clean up the graffiti, and pick up the garbage. Come to the next KNA meeting to volunteer!
We also have received word that a nomination to the National Historic Register is already in the works for PB. We'll keep you posted.
Do you love Paul? Let us know how you feel at So far our neighbors have responded passionately with childhood memories and future wishes for the big guy:
The Kenton Redevelopment Project, funded by the Portland Development Commission, aims to stimulate development in Downtown Kenton along N. Denver Avenue. The project is intended to support the existing old-time businesses that are there; aid in filling up the vacant properties and help draw new retail tenants and customers to the area. Five public meetings were held, and draft planning documents have been created. The project is still on-going and public feedback is encouraged. More information is available at the following websites:
The Columbia River Crossing project is a highway and transit improvement effort co-developed by Washington and Oregon to improve travel efficiency and safety for people and goods between Vancouver and Portland. The project includes a five-mile stretch of Interstate 5 between SR 500 in Vancouver and Columbia Boulevard in Portland, as well as the Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River. This project continues the work of the I-5 Strategic Plan to eliminate the bottlenecks that jam traffic on I-5.
