Chas Hundley - News in the Grove (Page 13)

1925: 'Water shortage threatens Grove'

"Only 18 inches of water in the city reservoir," was the headline on the front page in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jun 2025

Oregon Homeland Security Advisor warns of 'heightened threat environment'

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is urging Oregonians to be vigilant in the face of a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin warning of a heightened threat environment amid the Israel-Iran war and U.S. airstrikes on Iran.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Jun 2025

Oregon Homeland Security Advisor warns of 'heightened threat environment'

After child's death, "no need to post blame," say first responders

"There is no need to post blame, the thing has happened, and the people involved, as well as the witnesses to this horrific scene, will never have that day gone from their minds," said Forest Grove Fire & Rescue Public Information Officer Dave Nemeyer in a social media post made Friday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jun 2025

After child's death, "no need to post blame," say first responders

Where to find fireworks in Forest Grove

Firework sales began in Oregon on Monday, sparking a two week period when licensed merchants can legally sell low-grade explosives to those ages 16 and older. News in the Grove visited every open licensed Forest Grove firework retailer for a brief guide to FG Fireworks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jun 2025

Six-year-old pedestrian killed in Forest Grove parking lot near Dollar Tree | June 20, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Jun 2025

Six-year-old pedestrian killed in Forest Grove parking lot near Dollar Tree | June 20, 2025

Six-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in parking lot near Forest Grove Dollar Tree

A minor was killed Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot near the Forest Grove Dollar Tree, Forest Grove Police Chief Henry Reimann told News in the Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Jun 2025

Six-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in parking lot near Forest Grove Dollar Tree

1925: Five-day Chautauqua comes to Forest Grove

"Lectures - Drama - Music - Opera - Travel" was the billing for a five day program of a Chautauqua, a long-forgotten type of celebration popular in the U.S. and Forest Grove until the early 20th century.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Jun 2025

1925: Five-day Chautauqua comes to Forest Grove

Fire season to begin Monday

At 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, fire season will begin in lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA ), which includes areas in and near the Tillamook State Forest.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Jun 2025

Forest Grove-based soldiers nearing end of Iraq, Syria deployment as U.S. weighs Israel-Iran war involvement

As the U.S. weighs involvement in the Israel-Iran war, about 230 soldiers from the Oregon Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment, based in Forest Grove, are deployed at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jun 2025

Forest Grove-based soldiers nearing end of Iraq, Syria deployment as U.S. weighs Israel-Iran war involvement

Local fire crews head to Alder Creek Fire near Sisters

Freshly returned from a deployment in the Gorge, crews from the Banks Fire District and Gaston Rural Fire District joined Forest Grove Fire & Rescue and other county agencies to head to the Alder Springs Fire Tuesday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jun 2025

Local fire crews head to Alder Creek Fire near Sisters

Forest Grove split geographically in police building bond vote, precinct data shows

If you like maps, math, and elections, this story breaking the May 20 election down to the precinct level is for you.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jun 2025

Forest Grove split geographically in police building bond vote, precinct data shows

News in the Grove Weekly Newsletter | June 13, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jun 2025