Ken Aaron

Ken Aaron is co-founder and photo editor of Neighborhood Notes. When he removes the camera from his face, Ken enjoys biking and hiking in and around Portland, tasting the amazing food in town, sampling the variety of bourbon-based drinks our fabulous bartenders dream up, and keeping tabs on the Ducks, SF Giants and 49ers. Sometimes, just for fun, he goes out and takes more photos.

Memorial Day: Honoring Service and Sacrifice

The Field of Honor in Portland's Waterfront Park. Thank you. more...

Portland Harbor: Behind the Scenes at Columbia Grain

The Port of Portland series Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes has proven incredibly popular with neighbors. According to event creator Brooke Berglund, Community Affairs Tour and Outreach Manager, the series is meant to demystify the port by providing the public with a series of lectures and tours of port facilities and partner businesses [that are normally closed to the public]. Topics include port history, an overview of how more...

EcoFlats Project on N. Williams Moves Forward

The sustainable mixed-use Ecoflats apartment project planned at 3935 N. Williams received funding on December 23rd, 2009. The demolition permit has been issued, and demolition will begin in a week or so. After the existing building is demolished and the remains are sorted and removed (as much as possible will be recycled), soil testing will be conducted. Developer Jean-Pierre Veillet expects that the building permit will be issued and more...