Chas Hundley - News in the Grove (Page 10)

Tsunami Watch issued for Oregon coast

An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia on Tuesday evening according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), prompting a Tsunami Watch for the Oregon coast and other west coast regions.

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Jul 2025

CBAP to host community service day across four local parks

A community service day hosted across four parks in Forest Grove and Cornelius on Tuesday by the Community Based Activities Program (CBAP) offers a unique opportunity to support a local food bank, learn more about a 35-year-old nonprofit, and douse Forest Grove's mayor with a bucket of water.

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jul 2025

CBAP to host community service day across four local parks

One dead in blaze that ripped through apartments in 130-year-old Forest Grove home | July 26, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

One dead in blaze that ripped through apartments in 130-year-old Forest Grove home | July 26, 2025

Adventures Without Limits turns 30

To celebrate the three-decade milestone, Forest Grove-based nonprofit Adventures Without Limits will host an anniversary celebration at Hagg Lake at the Sain Creek Pavilion on Friday, August 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

One dead, firefighter briefly hospitalized after Forest Grove apartment fire

One resident died and a firefighter was briefly hospitalized after flames gutted a home built in 1895 on A Street on Friday evening. The house had been converted into a four-unit apartment.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

One dead, firefighter briefly hospitalized after Forest Grove apartment fire

Valley Art elects two new board members, plans for 60th anniversary

The Valley Art Association elected new board members Luis Jimenez and Lynne Taylor during a general meeting held Tuesday, and is planning for a 60th anniversary celebration next year.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2025

Valley Art elects two new board members, plans for 60th anniversary

Five firearm-related fires in forest has Forest Grove forestry officials urging fire safety

People are shooting exploding targets and firing hot lead into dry vegetation in the Tillamook State Forest with predictable results: Five wildfires since May. “These fires are all preventable,” said Stephanie Beall, acting District Forester for ODF's Forest Grove District.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2025

Five firearm-related fires in forest has Forest Grove forestry officials urging fire safety

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

The Verboort... Chicken Dinner? You heard me.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

Gales Creek to host 18th Annual National Night Out August 5

National Night Out, which will be held this year on Tuesday, Aug. 5, will be celebrated by the Gales Creek community with a potluck, prizes, and representatives from local law enforcement and first responders.

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 Jul 2025

Gales Creek to host 18th Annual National Night Out August 5

Fire crews extinguish blaze in rye field north of Purdin Rd

A small field fire broke out just outside of Forest Grove Monday afternoon, spreading to a nearby property but ultimately burning less than an acre, fire officials say. Read our story, with on-scene interviews and photos.

By Jordan Donegan and Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2025

Fire crews extinguish blaze in rye field north of Purdin Rd

State Rep. Susan McLain to host town hall Tuesday afternoon

State Representative Susan McLain, representing Forest Grove and other western Washington County locales, will host her first town hall of the post-2025 legislative session Tuesday, July 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Public Library.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2025

State Rep. Susan McLain to host town hall Tuesday afternoon

10,000 calls to the FG Police, welding sparks fire, Washco fair returns | July 18, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2025

10,000 calls to the FG Police, welding sparks fire, Washco fair returns | July 18, 2025