A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 2:15 p.m. will mark the completion of the Teen Zone, a space for Forest Grove teens within the Forest Grove City Library, a project that has been years in the making.
The Gales Creek Community Club will meet Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sheri Bagdonas, a group leader, said topics on the evenings agenda included the upcoming Strawberry Festival, bylaws and topics of interest to the Gales Creek and Glenwood communities.
On Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers are needed to help clean exhibits, tag items in the center's gift shop, and otherwise spruce up the center, located on Highway 6 between Tillamook and Gales Creek.
A fallen tree and downed power lines blocking Parson Road have finally been cleared and the road is open, according to Washington County Land Use and Transportation.
More than 900 Forest Grove Light & Power customers lost power after high winds brought down trees in Forest Grove late Monday afternoon. With all power restored in the city, Forest Grove crews headed to Beaverton Tuesday to help PGE crews.
Residents in rural western Washington County remained without power Tuesday afternoon, and at least one road remained closed due to a downed tree and power lines as of Tuesday afternoon.
