Banks
Man arrested on rape charges near Banks
A man living in rural Washington County was arrested on rape charges near Banks, and detectives say he allegedly assaulted victims in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton.
Chas Hundley
I'm a born and raised Forest Grove and Gales Creek resident, attended FGHS, and own and operate a small newspaper in western Washington County.
Forest Grove
Oregon Department of Forestry sends firefighters to aid North Carolina in wildfire fight
Ten of the 26 Oregon firefighters deployed this weekend to assist with wildfires in North Carolina are from the Northwest Oregon Area, headquartered in Forest Grove.
Forest Grove
News in the Grove Weekly Newsletter | March 21, 2025
Pelagic Brewing grand opening, a church moves downtown, State of the City draws crowd, 20+ events, and so much more!
Forest Grove
Pelagic Brewing Public House grand opening set for March 22–23
Pelagic Brewing Public House will hold its grand opening March 22–23 at its new location on 21st Avenue. The weekend includes drink specials and food trucks FG Amore on Saturday and Comida KIN Sunday.
Forest Grove
Ark of the Covenant Church moves to former Lazy Eye spot in downtown
The Ark of the Covenant Church, previously located near Scottie's Drive-In, is reopening at 2036 Pacific Ave., the former site of The Lazy Eye, a pool hall that closed at the end of 2024.
Verboort
Hunter safety course offered in Banks & Verboort
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a hunter safety course starting April 1 through April 24 in Banks, with a field day in Verboort.
Forest Grove
1925 in Forest Grove: Fossil beds near Dilley, famed fire chief leaves for Washington job
A famed fire chief quits Forest Grove for Washington, the famed Mazamas trek from Dilley to find fossils, and the city plans to enclose Council Creek in the news of a century ago.
Forest Grove
Forest Grove 'State of the City' address draws standing-room-only crowd
It was standing room only at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium Monday evening as residents, city staff, volunteers, students from the Forest Grove High School, and visiting dignitaries from other cities and governments gathered to hear Forest Grove's State of the City address.
Verboort
CPO 13 meeting notice March 19, 2025
Fires, floods, earthquakes, ice storms and other emergencies happen in all communities - learn how to prepare with Washington County Public Health at a Wednesday, March 19 event for the Verboort, Gales Creek, and Roy CPO.
Happy St Patrick's Day from News in the Grove!
In 1905, Pacific University students in Forest Grove celebrated with a seven course meal; today's events include 'state of the city' and final day of St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Forest Grove
News in the Grove Weekly Newsletter | March 14, 2025
Bob and Cherri Klaumann bid farewell to Lake Stop Grocery, Eagle Crest Apartment Fire, three missing children found safe, Forest Grove St. Patrick's Day events and so much more!
Hagg Lake
Bob and Cherri Klaumann bid farewell to Lake Stop Grocery
For more than 50 years, Bob and Cherri Klaumann welcomed area residents and customers on their way to Hagg Lake. Now, as they pass the torch, they want to thank the community that supported their family-run store for decades.