Chas Hundley - News in the Grove

'I am sorry:' Read FGSD teacher's city council resignation text

Forest Grove teacher and former Cornelius City Councilor John Colgan's resignation on Friday from the city council came via text message to the city's mayor and city manager, News in the Grove learned Monday. Read it in full.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Sep 2025

'I am sorry:' Read FGSD teacher's city council resignation text

Read Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West's letter

Following the suspension of a Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher over remarks made on social media about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West issued a letter to district families. Read the full letter.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Read Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West's letter

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns over Charlie Kirk remarks | September 12, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns over Charlie Kirk remarks | September 12, 2025

City to hold grand opening of Stites Park StoryWalk

Forest Grove Parks & Recreation and the Forest Grove Public Library will join forces at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 to unveil the Stites Park StoryWalk with a honey tasting, crafts, and more.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

City to hold grand opening of Stites Park StoryWalk

City to host watershed tour in Gales Creek

The city of Forest Grove is opening the city's watershed, locating in the Gales Creek area, to a guided tour on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The city said space is limited and registration is required by Sept. 23 to secure a spot.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

City to host watershed tour in Gales Creek

'The Rocky Horror Show' begins three-week run at Theatre in the Grove

Theatre in the Grove's The Rocky Horror Picture Show's three-week run begins Friday night.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

'The Rocky Horror Show' begins three-week run at Theatre in the Grove

Thornburg Road will close for second culvert project

Gales Creek Road, currently closed, will open, and Thornburg Road, currently open, will close Sept. 16 as the county steams ahead on a dual-culvert replacement project.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Thornburg Road will close for second culvert project

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns from city council post after Kirk remarks

A Neil Armstrong Middle School teacher and Cornelius City Councilor suspended by the Forest Grove School District over remarks made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has resigned from his city council position.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Sep 2025

Forest Grove teacher and Cornelius City Councilor resigns from city council post after Kirk remarks

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Pacific University writer urges construction of Wilson River route

A route connecting Forest Grove and Tillamook via Gales Creek: "The Wilson river road must be put over."

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Sep 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Pacific University writer urges construction of Wilson River route

Pedestrian struck, killed on Highway 6

Oregon State Police say a pedestrian on Highway 6 died after entering the roadway and being struck by a semi-truck on Highway 6 about three miles west of the Tillamook and Washington County line on Tuesday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Sep 2025

Visitation seeks volunteers for 91st Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival

The 91st Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, and the Visitation Parish is looking for volunteers at work days leading up to the event and on the day itself.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Sep 2025

Visitation seeks volunteers for 91st Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival

Column | Forest Grove Police Stats for August 2025

"In the month of August 2025, we serviced 1,927 calls total," writes the Forest Grove Police Department.

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Sep 2025

Column | Forest Grove Police Stats for August 2025