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Forest Grove's Rep. McLain heads back to session to get transportation funding over the finish line

Forest Grove's Rep. Susan McLain, a local resident, and the Joint Transportation Committee co-chair described the end of the 83rd Legislative Assembly as the “worst two weeks of my life,” after a bill she and colleagues had spent over three years developing collapsed.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 28 Aug 2025

Forest Grove's Rep. McLain heads back to session to get transportation funding over the finish line

Joint town hall will feature two legislators serving Forest Grove

Oregon State Senator Janeen Sollman and Representatives Susan McLain and Nathan Sosa will host their first joint town hall meeting since the end of Oregon’s 2025 legislative session on Monday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsboro Civic Center.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 13 Aug 2025

Joint town hall will feature two legislators serving Forest Grove

Gales Creek brush fire draws fire, hazmat response to Cox Road

A 2-alarm brush fire, which also burned a shipping container and a junk pile, drew a multiagency response to the Gales Creek Valley on Monday afternoon, including a hazmat team, law enforcement and state fire resources Monday afternoon.

By Chas Hundley and Jordan Donegan

/ 11 Aug 2025

Gales Creek brush fire draws fire, hazmat response to Cox Road

Forest Grove’s UnCorked returns for 16th year

Forest Grove’s annual UnCorked festival will close part of Main Street on Saturday, Aug. 16, for an evening full of wine tasting, carefully crafted food and local musical talent, with proceeds going directly to a veteran-focused organization.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 10 Aug 2025

Forest Grove’s UnCorked returns for 16th year

Old Highway 47 to close for culvert replacement between Etters Rd, Maple Lane starting Aug. 8

Washington County will close part of Old Highway 47 between Etters Road and Maple Lane in the Seghers community starting Aug. 8 until approximately Sept. 5, officials say. Travelers headed to Hagg Lake and other local attractions are advised to follow a posted detour sign.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 6 Aug 2025

Old Highway 47 to close for culvert replacement between Etters Rd, Maple Lane starting Aug. 8

Virtual community meeting scheduled for proposed Hagg Lake gas station

Decades ago, before there was a Hagg Lake, the Seghers community had a gas station and car garage where Lake Stop Grocery, now a 7 Star Convenience store, sits. Plans are in the works to build a new gas station at the site.

By Jordan Donegan and Chas Hundley

/ 4 Aug 2025

Virtual community meeting scheduled for proposed Hagg Lake gas station

Forest Grove's State Senator Janeen Sollman highlights bills passed in legislative session

From a bill addressing AI-generated intimate images to a resolution honoring the late Colonel Richard Kidd, a former Forest Grove mayor, State Sen. Janeen Sollman notched a series of wins during the regular 2025 legislative session.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 4 Aug 2025

Forest Grove's State Senator Janeen Sollman highlights bills passed in legislative session

Former Pacific University President Emeritus Phil Creighton honored by legislature

“I was deeply honored to sponsor this memorial resolution recognizing Dr. Phil Creighton’s transformative leadership at Pacific University and his lasting contributions to the Senate District 15 community,” said State Sen. Janeen Sollman.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 1 Aug 2025

Former Pacific University President Emeritus Phil Creighton honored by legislature

Ballad Town Harmony to host 'Picnic in the Grove'

The Eighth Annual Ballad Town Harmony in the Grove picnic is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program features a random draw quartet contest, raffle prizes, and free hot dogs and chips for guests to enjoy.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 1 Aug 2025

Ballad Town Harmony to host 'Picnic in the Grove'

Forest Grove Parks and Rec to host free swim and movie night at aquatic center

Looking for an evening activity tonight? How about a free swim and a movie? Hosted at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center, tonight's film, Moana 2, will be preceded by a free public swim sponsored by Ace Hardware.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 1 Aug 2025

Forest Grove Parks and Rec to host free swim and movie night at aquatic center

Final Forest Grove Festival of the Arts is Wednesday

The Forest Grove Festival of the Arts will return to 21st Avenue and beyond for the fourth and final time this year Wednesday, Aug. 6. Ballad Town Harmony, Forest Grove Dance Arts and much more will feature in the final four-part installment of the downtown festival.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 1 Aug 2025

Final Forest Grove Festival of the Arts is Wednesday

Forest Grove Beehive to host National Night Out event Aug. 5

Forest Grove Beehive will host a public gathering for National Night Out Aug. 5, featuring snacks, prizes, a bounce house, and a visit from the Forest Grove Police Department.

By Jordan Donegan

/ 22 Jul 2025

Forest Grove Beehive to host National Night Out event Aug. 5