Chas Hundley - News in the Grove (Page 56)

Public assistance sought in possible plane crash between Highways 6 and 26

Photo: Claudia Ramirez Alvarado, used with permission 11:15 p.m. update: Accord to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the search has paused for the evening, but will

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Jan 2022

Public assistance sought in possible plane crash between Highways 6 and 26

From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor, more statehouse news, and more local news

A typewriter. File photo: Chas Hundley What a year 2021 was to run a newspaper in Oregon. I said something similar at the end of 2020, and little has changed.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jan 2022

From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor, more statehouse news, and more local news

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

Debris floats down a swollen Gales Creek in February 2019. Photo: Chas Hundley Between snow levels rising and rain falling in the forecast, expect rising river levels, with potential of

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jan 2022

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home

A snow-covered Half Mile Lane on Tuesday, December 26, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley As families across the state gear up for Christmas and finalize travel plans, the Portland office of

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Dec 2021

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home

New coronavirus strain a 'variant of concern,' dubbed Omicron by World Health Organization

File photo: Chas Hundley A new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been reported in So uth Africa, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel. Little is known yet

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Nov 2021

New coronavirus strain a 'variant of concern,' dubbed Omicron by World Health Organization

ODOT urges caution for travelers over Thanksgiving weekend

The junction of Highways 6 and 8 in Gales Creek on February 24, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Thanksgiving weekend is upon the United States, and the Oregon Department of Transportation

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Nov 2021

ODOT urges caution for travelers over Thanksgiving weekend

Parking free at dozens of state parks day after Thanksgiving

The entrance to Stub Stewart State Park. Photo: Chas Hundley Parking will be free at 25 state parks throughout Oregon Friday, November 26, the day after Thanksgiving Day. Its

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Nov 2021

Parking free at dozens of state parks day after Thanksgiving

Brown greenlights COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Following recommendations from the FDA, CDC, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, Oregon Governor Kate Brown gave the go-ahead to open eligibility for

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Nov 2021

Brown greenlights COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

CDC approves COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

File photo: Chas Hundley The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave their stamp of approval to opening COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to every adult in the U.S.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Nov 2021

CDC approves COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Highway 6 reopens after crash involving school bus and flatbed trailer two miles west of Agaard Rd

A school bus crashes on Highway 6 Friday, November 19. Photo: FGF&R Highway 6 was closed but reopened to one lane of traffic late Friday morning near mile

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Nov 2021

Highway 6 reopens after crash involving school bus and flatbed trailer two miles west of Agaard Rd

Jim Geering selected to lead Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area fire agencies

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Geering. Photo courtesy FGF&R. Forest Grove Fire & Rescue has a new fire chief.�Chief Jim Geering, who began work Wednesday,

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2021

Jim Geering selected to lead Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area fire agencies

County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter

A Washington County Land Use and Transportation anti-icing truck applies liquid magnesium chloride to Gales Creek Road just east of downtown Gales Creek in 2019, photo courtesy LUT Global supply

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2021

County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter