News in the Grove (Page 109)

Cleo Howell is running for a fourth term on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District

Cleo Howell, photo courtesy Cleo Howell Cleo Howell, 70, is running for a fourth term on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection Board in position 1, and is running unopposed

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 May 2021

Cleo Howell is running for a fourth term on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District

Masks, social distancing no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most situations, CDC, Gov. Brown say

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley The Centers for Disease control and Prevention today issued updated federal guidelines for those fully vaccinated and said that masks and social distancing are no

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 May 2021

Masks, social distancing no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most situations, CDC, Gov. Brown say

Willamette Falls Locks Authority created by Oregon Legislature to explore reopening locks

The Willamette Falls on August 6, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill with a 54-3 vote creating the Willamette Falls Locks Authority, a public

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 13 May 2021

Willamette Falls Locks Authority created by Oregon Legislature to explore reopening locks

Everyone ages 12 and up can get a vaccine starting Thursday

File photo: Chas Hundley Starting Thursday, May 13 everyone in Oregon ages 12 and up is eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine.The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, after

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 May 2021

Everyone ages 12 and up can get a vaccine starting Thursday

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 - 15

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, known as ACIP, voted unanimously to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech for emergency use in people ages 12 - 15 years

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 May 2021

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 - 15

Tillamook, Clatsop State Forest recreational sites begin to reopen

The Four County Point Trailhead on May 10, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Several campsites and recreation areas in the Tillamook State Forest are reopening after an extended closure due to

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 May 2021

Tillamook, Clatsop State Forest recreational sites begin to reopen

Oregon's risk framework to end when 70% of those 16 and up get first dose

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley The end of Oregons county risk level framework is in sight, if 70% of Oregonians age 16 and up receive their first dose of

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 May 2021

Oregon's risk framework to end when 70% of those 16 and up get first dose

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in youth ages 12 - 15

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley The Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in those ages 12 - 15 Monday. Previously, the vaccine had only

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 May 2021

FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in youth ages 12 - 15

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County 100 years ago

The newspapers and other print jobs of the time would have been printed on this type of machine. Photo taken from April 28, 1921 edition of the Washington County News-Times.

By Chas Hundley, and various historic writers, journalists, and authors from the early 20th century

/ 10 May 2021

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County 100 years ago

Oregon House passes bill to require diverse boards of directors for publicly-traded companies

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Democrats issued a news release announcing the passage of House Bill 3310A, which requires publicly-traded corporations to have a

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 10 May 2021

Oregon House passes bill to require diverse boards of directors for publicly-traded companies

Grant funding sought to resume Balm Grove Dam removal project

The Balm Grove Dam on May 1, 2019. Photo: Chas Hundley The stalled Balm Grove Dam removal project may see movement again after the Tualatin River Watershed Council submitted an

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 May 2021

Grant funding sought to resume Balm Grove Dam removal project

Body of man missing in Forest Grove found in waters of Gales Creek

Toufik "Tom" Tanous. Photo courtesy of WCSO The body of a man who walked away from a memory care facility in Forest Grove three days ago was found

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Apr 2021

Body of man missing in Forest Grove found in waters of Gales Creek