Forest Grove
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.
Jordan Donegan
Portland native Jordan Donegan is a journalism student at Fordham University. When she’s not writing, you can find her cheerleading on the sidelines of Fordham's football and basketball games.
Forest Grove
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.
Forest Grove
Off to see 'The Wizard of Oz'
Running from Aug. 1 through Aug. 10, the Wizard of Oz will feature over 40 local youth performers between the ages of eight and 18 who participated in Theatre in the Grove’s two-week long CAST summer camp.
Forest Grove
Forest Grove Police Department reports receiving more than 10,000 calls in the first half of 2025
“A lot of those calls are not criminal,” said FGPD Community Outreach Specialist and Training Coordinator Lauren Quinsland in an interview with News in the Grove. “We live in a pretty safe community. We don’t have a lot of violent calls."
Washington County
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.
Forest Grove
Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance returns for 51st year
Celebrating its 51st anniversary, the annual Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance will be returning Sunday, July 20, to the campus of Pacific University.
Forest Grove
Oregon's emerald ash borer infestation was first discovered in Forest Grove. 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 Joseph Gale Elementary, the insects are expected to devastate Oregon's ash trees.
Forest Grove
Forest Grove launches new Civics Academy
The Civics Academy is a new, free program designed to give Forest Grove residents an understanding of the behind the scenes of how their local government operates, according to a post on the City of Forest Grove’s website.
Forest Grove
Forest Grove Pride Celebration 2025 will span three events in July
The Forest Grove community will celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ+ community with the Forest Grove Pride Celebration 2025, three events scheduled for July 12 and 13.
Gaston
Festival of Friends will return for third year
Offering a weekend of “exceptional live music, warm community vibes, and the magic of camping beneath the stars in Oregon’s picturesque wine country,” the Festival of Friends PNW will be returning for its third year this month.
Forest Grove
Taqueria Corona owner Maritza Uribe brings Mexico to Oregon
With vibrant decorations, live music, an open mic night and traditional Mexican dishes, Maritza Uribe offers more than a simple meal at her Forest Grove restaurant Taqueria Corona: She puts forward an authentic Mexican dining experience rooted in both her culture and family.