News in the Grove (Page 45)

Four month Stringtown Road closure to begin July 29

After years of delays, and after more than tripling in estimated costs, a bridge project that will result in a four month road closure of Stringtown Road is scheduled to begin July 29.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Jul 2024

Four month Stringtown Road closure to begin July 29

Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget

The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused by rising costs and an end of extra federal funding in September.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 19 Jul 2024

Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget

Whats going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 19

What live music is coming to Gales Creek this weekend and next? Find out here.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Jul 2024

Whats going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 19

New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws

Ivan Gall is taking over the Oregon Water Resources Department at a time when the states water supply is lower than ever and demand has never been higher.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 17 Jul 2024

New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws

Fire crews extinguish field fire near Stringtown Road

A quarter-acre field fire off of Stringtown Road near Carpenter Creek Road was extinguished Wednesday morning, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jul 2024

Fire crews extinguish field fire near Stringtown Road

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 17, 1924

One hundred years ago, the Wilson, Nehalem and Salmonberry Rivers were examined as potential power sources. This and more in the news of a century ago.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jul 2024

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 17, 1924

Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning over possible thunderstorms

A Red Flag Warning issued Tuesday afternoon will be effective starting 5 p.m. Tuesday and extending through 8 a.m. Wednesday due to a chance of thunderstorms in much of Oregon east of the Coast Range.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2024

Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning over possible thunderstorms

Fire Weather Watch issued amid 'slight chance of thunderstorms' Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday

The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Willamette Valley and Portland area over concerns of a possible thunderstorm starting Tuesday afternoon.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jul 2024

Fire Weather Watch issued amid 'slight chance of thunderstorms' Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday

Whats going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 12

Have you ever wondered what a guitar made from a tackle box sounds like? Neither have we, but you can find out next weekend in Gales Creek!

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2024

Whats going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 12

New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover

A statewide wildfire risk map that drew the ire of many Oregonians will return in several weeks with few changes but with a new name following a yearlong makeover.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 10 Jul 2024

New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924

The David Hill community's long history with grapes is on display, a woman born in Mountaindale in 1860 dies, and more in the news of a century ago.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Jul 2024

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924

Fire danger to rise to 'high' Wednesday

The heat wave may be ending, but wildfire danger in northwest Oregon is increasing, prompting the Oregon Department of Forestry to move much of the region they protect in northwest Oregon to "high" fire danger starting Wednesday morning.

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Jul 2024