Chas Hundley - News in the Grove

Forest Grove police officer charged with DUII, official misconduct

A Forest Grove police officer is facing DUII and official misconduct charges tied to an Oct. 15 incident in Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Dec 2025

Forest Grove police officer charged with DUII, official misconduct

Forest Grove News: 'Hit list' prompts investigation at high school; Gales Creek Holiday Bazaar is Saturday at school | November 21, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Nov 2025

Forest Grove News: 'Hit list' prompts investigation at high school; Gales Creek Holiday Bazaar is Saturday at school | November 21, 2025

Forest Grove Police Chief Henry Reimann plans retirement

The city of Forest Grove is seeking a successor to Forest Grove Police Department Chief Henry Reimann, who plans to retire when a replacement has been found.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Nov 2025

Forest Grove Police Chief Henry Reimann plans retirement

Forest Grove man found guilty in child sex abuse case

A Forest Grove man was found guilty on November 14 on several charges stemming from his 2023 sexual assault of a child, the Washington County District Attorney's office said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Nov 2025

Forest Grove man found guilty in child sex abuse case

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Play snake, learn history

We added three history clips to a snake game. You're welcome.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Nov 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Play snake, learn history

'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation

Forest Grove High School officials were made aware of a list of 43 Forest Grove High School students and Forest Grove School District staff members on a "hit list," officials said. There is no active threat, according to police.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Nov 2025

'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

In response to a dip in attendance attributed to immigration enforcement fears, the Forest Grove School District (FGSD) Board of Directors approved a partnership with the Hillsboro School District Tuesday morning that will allow up to 30 FGSD students to attend school virtually.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2025

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

Forest Grove News: Forest Grove declares emergency, Forest Center closing for season | November 14, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Forest Grove News: Forest Grove declares emergency, Forest Center closing for season | November 14, 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: 'One of the largest moonshine stills ever found'

Before there was a Hagg Lake, there was a Scoggins Valley, and five denizens from there were arrested on charges of "reckless driving and possession of booze" in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: 'One of the largest moonshine stills ever found'

Rain Festival, wreaths, then Tillamook Forestry Center will close for season

Before the Tillamook Forest Center closes for the winter, visitors can head west and join the Rain Festival or take a wreath-making class.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Rain Festival, wreaths, then Tillamook Forestry Center will close for season

Severe geomagnetic storm on the way; clouds could stymie aurora views

For western Oregonians hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora, disappointment awaits. "We do not have clear skies in the forecast," the Portland office of the NWS said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Nov 2025

Severe geomagnetic storm on the way; clouds could stymie aurora views

Forest Grove declares emergency over increased ICE activity

The Forest Grove City Council declared a state of emergency Monday night because of a surge in federal immigration enforcement in Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Nov 2025

Forest Grove declares emergency over increased ICE activity