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Linda Hemmila

With 25 years of experience in media and publishing, I develop content, edit, contribute photos, and write the occasional story. Former Historic Preservation Commissioner; Society of Professional Journalists and ACES editing society member.

Linda Hemmila's Work 362 Articles
Community   -   Apr 30, 2026 City Manager Curl announces retirement
City Manager Curl announces retirement

Shasa Curl has announced she will retire after four years as City Manager and more than 20 years of work with the City of Richmond. Curl's announcement came at the April 21 council meeting when she told the council she plans to leave upon the completion of renovation

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Apr 29, 2026 Council approves study to move Red Oak Victory ship
Council approves study to move Red Oak Victory ship

The Richmond city council voted Tuesday night to fund a nearly $300,000 study creating a plan to relocate the Red Oak Victory ship from its current location at Kaiser's Shipyard No. 3 to a new location at Ford Point, closer to the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home

by Linda Hemmila
Election'26   -   Apr 14, 2026 Your guide to Richmond's June primary: Maps, candidates, and key dates
Your guide to Richmond's June primary: Maps, candidates, and key dates

With Richmond’s June primary just weeks away, voters across the city have a bevy of questions not only concerning who the candidates are, but also who is running in each district and what the newly adopted rules mean for election outcomes. With these questions in mind, Grandview has created

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Apr 09, 2026 Eight Great Things to do in Richmond
Eight Great Things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and an array of restaurants, art galleries, and historic resources, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview Independent highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around this amazing city. This

by Linda Hemmila
Apr 08, 2026 Celebrate Local News Day!
Celebrate Local News Day!

Join us in the movement to support trusted home-grown journalism. By signing up, you get access to breaking news, the latest public safety information, updates from city hall, and more. Quality journalism costs money. Subscriptions allow us to keep reporting the stories that matter, without paywalls getting in the

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Mar 25, 2026 Richmond launches $34 million overhaul of main library
Richmond launches $34 million overhaul of main library

The City of Richmond broke ground Wednesday on a $34 million renovation project to transform the main library in Civic Center Plaza into a resiliency center and community hub, unveiling plans for several new upgrades to the building. Local dignitaries on hand for the groundbreaking included Richmond's mayor

by Linda Hemmila
Events   -   Mar 13, 2026 Eight great things to do in Richmond
Eight great things to do in Richmond

With 30-plus miles of shoreline, two yacht clubs, endless hiking and cycling trails, and a host of restaurants, art galleries, and historic resources, Richmond has a lot to offer. Each week, Grandview highlights the best, not-to-be-missed events and offerings from around this amazing city. This week&

by Linda Hemmila
News   -   Feb 17, 2026 Debris from one of Richmond's oldest hotels removed
Debris from one of Richmond's oldest hotels removed

Crews began working to clear debris from the site of Richmond's historic International Hotel this week, more than three months after a fire ripped through the already charred remains of the building, which was left heavily damaged by a previous fire in April of 2023. The burnt structure&

by Linda Hemmila
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