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News in the Grove brings in summer intern Jordan Donegan

Starting in July, Jordan Donegan, a Portland native and journalism student out of Fordham University will be joining News in the Grove to hone her skills as a journalist before her return to New York in the fall.

Chas Hundley

09 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Jordan Donegan interviews Taqueria Corona owner Maritza Uribe on June 4, 2025. Photo: Chas Hundley

News in the Grove is pleased to announce we have brought in a summer intern.

"I'm thrilled Jordan has joined us for the summer," said News in the Grove founder Chas Hundley. "I've already turned her loose on a story, and am very impressed with the skill she has displayed."

While Donegan is expected to be a regular around the Forest Grove office and during Farmers Market days in downtown, she's already written one story for News in the Grove.

"I'm really looking forward to getting some real-world journalism experience this summer and learning from Chas Hundley," Donegan said.

News in the Grove is a digital—and eventually print—newspaper being built from the ground up in Forest Grove, Dilley, Verboort, and the Hagg Lake area.

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.

Forest Grove Aquatic Center reopens

Otter pops could be in store for those who dive in to the first open swim of the season on Monday evening.

Oregon got a massive federal recovery grant after 2020 wildfires. Most of the money remains unspent

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OLCC Ratifies Bottle Bill Changes