Forest Grove
1925 in Forest Grove: A visiting pigeon is suspected as rum runner accomplice
Even pigeons were suspected as bootleggers in the Forest Grove of 1925.
Chas Hundley
I'm a born and raised Forest Grove and Gales Creek resident, attended FGHS, and own and operate a small newspaper in western Washington County.
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Missing trees, ripped up sidewalks, new garbage cans? Forest Grove's downtown is getting a glow up
The "Downtown Glow Up" is underway. A city project funded from a slew of pots, including federal funds, the American Rescue Plan, the city's streetlight fund, and the Urban Renewal Agency, the aim is to make upgrades and repairs to the downtown core.
from the newsroom
News in the Grove brings in summer intern Jordan Donegan
Starting in July, Jordan Donegan, a Portland native and journalism student out of Fordham University will be joining News in the Grove to hone her skills as a journalist before her return to New York in the fall.
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Forest Grove Aquatic Center reopens
Otter pops could be in store for those who dive in to the first open swim of the season on Monday evening.
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The Growler Garage has changed hands
Jill and Jerod Verboort took over the Forest Grove watering hole under the Jesse Quinn Apartments June 1. To celebrate, an open house with live music, drinks, and giveaways is planned Sunday from 12 p.m. to close.
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Heat wave expected starting Sunday
With temperatures expected to reach between 92 and 96 degrees throughout the region, the Portland office of the National Weather Service is urging local residents to prepare for the first early heat wave of the year.
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News in the Grove Weekly Newsletter | June 6, 2025
Steak feed , two house fires, the 55th Annual Gales Creek Strawberry Festival and more are in this week's newsletter!
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Gales Creek Strawberry Festival returns for 55th year June 14
The Gales Creek Strawberry Festival is back for its 55th year—featuring strawberries, live music, 50+ vendors, and new this year, a giant chess set. Numerous Forest Grove outfits will join the festival, including Franko's Hot Dogs and the Tualatin Valley Harmony Masters.
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Forest Grove in 1925: Young farmer killed, sewer controversy
A farmer near Cornelius is killed in a ditch accident, controversy over a city sewer, and, well, feet are in this week's news from a century ago in Forest Grove!
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Free fishing weekend is back June 7 and 8
Fishing, crabbing, clamming are free this weekend, and a free Hagg Lake—freshly stocked with trophy-size trout—event will present an opportunity to learn how to fish.
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Fire damages home, trailer Tuesday morning
A two-alarm fire in Forest Grove drew a large response from local and neighboring fire agencies to a home near 23rd Avenue and Rhodora Street.
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Home damaged in fire, nine cats killed, two rescued
A home was significantly damaged and nine cats died from smoke inhalation, while two more were rescued in Forest Grove Monday afternoon. A massive response from neighboring fire agencies was due to the fire inadvertently being upgraded to a 2nd alarm.