A Forest Grove woman missing since early March has been located and reunited with her family, the Forest Grove Police Department said Wednesday.
"We want to express our deepest thanks to the community for helping to get the word out, keeping an eye out for her, and staying hopeful for her safe return," the department said.
According to the police, Katy Schlesser, 24, of Forest Grove was last seen March 7 before being reunited with her family.
In a mid-year update to the Forest Grove School Board, Superintendent Suzanne West said the district faced layoffs and that federal immigration enforcement is believed to be driving a spike in student withdrawals from the district.
Amy Tracewell, director of Pacific University's Master of Nonprofit Leadership program, has been appointed to the Oregon Heritage Commission by Gov. Tina Kotek.
Washington County Auditor Kristine Adams-Wannberg is asking the public for ideas on what county government programs, services, and processes should be audited in 2026.
The Gales Creek Garden Club, established in 1976, is inviting present and former members, members of garden clubs in the western Washington County area, and Gales Creek community members to a celebration to mark their semicentennial.
Chas Hundley
