Chas Hundley - News in the Grove

Neil Armstrong Middle School ICE rumor false, principal says

A rumor circulating on social media that a meeting was held at Neil Armstrong Middle School informing the school that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be at the school on Tuesday, Oct. 21 is false, the school's interim principal said Monday evening.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2025

Neil Armstrong Middle School ICE rumor false, principal says

One detained by ICE in Forest Grove as enforcement activity rises

As ICE ramps up activity in western Washington County, the Forest Grove School District, immigration nonprofits, and elected officials are responding.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2025

One detained by ICE in Forest Grove as enforcement activity rises

Search for Thomas Weightman suspended

The search for Forest Grove resident Thomas Weightman, missing since Tuesday, was suspended Sunday evening, the Forest Grove Police Department said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2025

Forest Grove Police Department swears in two new officers

The Forest Grove Police Department has two new officers, the city said, following the swearing-in of Officer Richard Yamanoi and Officer Justin James on Oct. 9.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Oct 2025

Forest Grove Police Department swears in two new officers

Forest Grove News: Search continues for missing man, Forest Grove shooting leaves one injured | October 17, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Oct 2025

Forest Grove News: Search continues for missing man, Forest Grove shooting leaves one injured | October 17, 2025

Nine things to do in the Forest Grove area this weekend | Oct. 17, 2025

A parade, live music, a concert, soccer, trunk or treat, a craft fair and more are on the docket for this weekend in Forest Grove!

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Oct 2025

Nine things to do in the Forest Grove area this weekend | Oct. 17, 2025

'No Kings' protest to be held in Forest Grove Saturday, Oct. 18

A nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's administration will include a Forest Grove protest at the flagpole Saturday, October 18 beginning at 4:30 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Oct 2025

'No Kings' protest to be held in Forest Grove Saturday, Oct. 18

Gales Creek School PTO to host Halloween Party

Scheduled for Saturday, October 18 from 6 to 9 p.m., the event features games and crafts, which end at 8 p.m., and a showing from 8 to 9 p.m. of Garfield's Halloween Adventure.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Oct 2025

Gales Creek School PTO to host Halloween Party

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Pacific University president becomes dishwasher in Gales Creek cabin

"...He made an excellent dish washer," and other tidbits of life in western Washington County in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Oct 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Pacific University president becomes dishwasher in Gales Creek cabin

Sheriff's Office asks Gales Creek, Hillside residents to search their properties for missing man

As the search for Thomas Weightman enters a third day, search and rescue teams are asking property owners in the Gales Creek and Hillside areas to search their properties for the missing man. See the full map and more details in the story.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Oct 2025

Sheriff's Office asks Gales Creek, Hillside residents to search their properties for missing man

Search continues for missing Forest Grove man

The search for Thomas Weightman, 78, missing since Tuesday morning, continues, the Forest Grove Police Department said Wednesday evening at 7:45 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Oct 2025

Search continues for missing Forest Grove man

Man injured in Forest Grove shooting

A man called 911 on Wednesday morning to report that he had been shot, the Forest Grove Police Department said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Oct 2025