News in the Grove (Page 15)

One dead, firefighter briefly hospitalized after Forest Grove apartment fire

One resident died and a firefighter was briefly hospitalized after flames gutted a home built in 1895 on A Street on Friday evening. The house had been converted into a four-unit apartment.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

One dead, firefighter briefly hospitalized after Forest Grove apartment fire

Valley Art elects two new board members, plans for 60th anniversary

The Valley Art Association elected new board members Luis Jimenez and Lynne Taylor during a general meeting held Tuesday, and is planning for a 60th anniversary celebration next year.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2025

Valley Art elects two new board members, plans for 60th anniversary

Forestry officials urge firearm safety in Tillamook Forest after five firearm-related fires

People are shooting exploding targets and firing hot lead into dry vegetation in the Tillamook Forest with predictable results: Five wildfires since May. These fires are all preventable, said Acting Forest Grove District Forester Stephanie Beall.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2025

Forestry officials urge firearm safety in Tillamook Forest after five firearm-related fires

Five firearm-related fires in forest has Forest Grove forestry officials urging fire safety

People are shooting exploding targets and firing hot lead into dry vegetation in the Tillamook State Forest with predictable results: Five wildfires since May. “These fires are all preventable,” said Stephanie Beall, acting District Forester for ODF's Forest Grove District.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2025

Five firearm-related fires in forest has Forest Grove forestry officials urging fire safety

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

The Verboort... Chicken Dinner? You heard me.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

1925 in Gales Creek: 'A score or more' of Gales Creek farmers plan Tillamook trip for toll road discussion

Gales Creek farmers were deeply invested in a route that would cut from Forest Grove through Gales Creek to Tillamook. Today, portions of that route have become the Wilson River Highway, and Old Wilson River Road in Gales Creek.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jul 2025

1925 in Gales Creek: 'A score or more' of Gales Creek farmers plan Tillamook trip for toll road discussion

Gales Creek to host 18th Annual National Night Out August 5

National Night Out, which will be held this year on Tuesday, Aug. 5, will be celebrated by the Gales Creek community with a potluck, prizes, and representatives from local law enforcement and first responders.

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 Jul 2025

Gales Creek to host 18th Annual National Night Out August 5

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

Oregon Gov. Kotek calls transportation funding special session just before Labor Day

Gov. Tina Kotek will order lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session at the end of August to address a $350 million funding shortfall in the Department of Transportation’s budget that led to hundreds of state employees receiving layoff notices this month.

By Julia Shumway

/ 22 Jul 2025

Oregon Gov. Kotek calls transportation funding special session just before Labor Day

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.

By Jordan Donegan and Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2025

Fire crews extinguish blaze in rye field north of Purdin Rd

State Rep. Susan McLain to host town hall Tuesday afternoon

State Representative Susan McLain, representing Forest Grove and other western Washington County locales, will host her first town hall of the post-2025 legislative session Tuesday, July 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cornelius Public Library.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2025

State Rep. Susan McLain to host town hall Tuesday afternoon

10,000 calls to the FG Police, welding sparks fire, Washco fair returns | July 18, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2025

10,000 calls to the FG Police, welding sparks fire, Washco fair returns | July 18, 2025