News in the Grove (Page 5)

CBAP to host community service day across four local parks

A community service day hosted across four parks in Forest Grove and Cornelius on Tuesday by the Community Based Activities Program (CBAP) offers a unique opportunity to support a local food bank, learn more about a 35-year-old nonprofit, and douse Forest Grove's mayor with a bucket of water.

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jul 2025

CBAP to host community service day across four local parks

One dead in blaze that ripped through apartments in 130-year-old Forest Grove home | July 26, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

One dead in blaze that ripped through apartments in 130-year-old Forest Grove home | July 26, 2025

Adventures Without Limits turns 30

To celebrate the three-decade milestone, Forest Grove-based nonprofit Adventures Without Limits will host an anniversary celebration at Hagg Lake at the Sain Creek Pavilion on Friday, August 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2025

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