Chas Hundley - News in the Grove (Page 11)

Washington County Fair returns July 18 through July 27

The annual Washington County Fair is set to return to Hillsboro July 18 through July 27, offering guests 10 days of� free admission, family fun, live entertainment, animals, carnival rides and fair food.�

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2025

Washington County Fair returns July 18 through July 27

1925 in Forest Grove: True crime, 1920s style

A deathbed conversation, a burned will: A trial over the trust of the late Edward Naylor brings out the drama and a former Governor in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: True crime, 1920s style

Gov. Kotek declares statewide emergency over wildfires

On Wednesday, July 16, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the wildfires at the request of the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Forest Grove firefighters are once again aiding at statewide wildfires.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2025

Gov. Kotek declares statewide emergency over wildfires

Forest Grove Farmers Market cancelled over extreme heat Wednesday

The city of Forest Grove said Wednesday's Forest Grove Farmers Market was cancelled due to the forecast of extreme heat.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Jul 2025

Forest Grove Farmers Market cancelled over extreme heat Wednesday

Welding believed to have sparked four-acre fire north of Forest Grove

According to Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, about four acres of grass field and some adjacent brush were burned Sunday evening near the intersection of NW Thatcher Road and NW Kemper Road. The cause appeared to be a welding job in the middle of the field that went awry, the agency said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2025

Welding believed to have sparked four-acre fire north of Forest Grove

Banks man arrested on DUII, reckless driving, and assault charges after crash on Highway 47

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 47 between Banks and Forest Grove on Wednesday evening led to the arrest of a Banks man on charges of DUII, reckless driving and assault.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2025

Banks man arrested on DUII, reckless driving, and assault charges after crash on Highway 47

Oregon's emerald ash borer infestation was first discovered in western Washington County. Now they're back.

A pest that has destroyed over 10 million ash trees across the eastern United States is expected to reach its peak emergence in Oregon this month. First discovered in Oregon in trees growing at Forest Grove's Joseph Gale Elementary School, the insects are expected to devastate Oregon's ash trees.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2025

Oregon's emerald ash borer infestation was first discovered in western Washington County. Now they're back.

Fire danger rises, insect plagues, high temperatures and in lighter news, a car show in Forest Grove | July 11, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2025

Fire danger rises, insect plagues, high temperatures and in lighter news, a car show in Forest Grove | July 11, 2025

NWS issues Heat Advisory, Extreme Heat Watch

The Portland office of the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Sunday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and an Extreme Heat Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2025

NWS issues Heat Advisory, Extreme Heat Watch

Fire danger to rise to 'High' Monday

The Oregon Department of Forestry is raising fire danger from moderate to high Monday in NW-02 and NW-03, the eastern and central portions of the Tillamook Forest and surrounding areas, including regions just outside of Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Dilley law student survives earthquake, Forest Grove prepares bulb business

In 1925, the city center of Santa Barbara was destroyed in an earthquake. One Dilley man studying law there survived to tell the tale. Also in this week's column: Bulbs, berries, and baseball.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Dilley law student survives earthquake, Forest Grove prepares bulb business

Festivals, rural fire board urged to take ownership, school board members sworn in | July 4, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jul 2025

Festivals, rural fire board urged to take ownership, school board members sworn in | July 4, 2025