News in the Grove (Page 69)

Forest Grove School District sets search timeline for new superintendent

On July 1, 2024, a new superintendent will have their first day on the job, leading the administration of schools in Gales Creek, Dilley, Cornelius, and Forest Grove. But before that, a series of interviews, outreach, meetings, and more will be held to find the next Forest Grove School District supe

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Jan 2024

Forest Grove School District sets search timeline for new superintendent

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 3, 1924

In 1924, Gales Creek started off strong with yet another moonshine still being raided near Soda Springs Road. This and more in the news clips from one century ago. (No subscription required for this one-Happy New Year!)

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Jan 2024

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 3, 1924

Oregon needs more money to fight big wildfires. Who should pay for it?

Two senators aim to boost funding to the states firefighting efforts, one funded by the public, the other by timber companies.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 3 Jan 2024

Oregon needs more money to fight big wildfires. Who should pay for it?

Dozens of guided hikes at state parks will ring in the New Year

Dozens of free hikes sponsored by Oregon State Parks are on the books to ring in the new year.

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Dec 2023

Dozens of guided hikes at state parks will ring in the New Year

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 27, 1923

In 1923, oats led the way in rural Washington County, while filberts were a growing market. This and more in the news of a century ago.

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Dec 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 27, 1923

Timber Road landslide repair scheduled to begin in summer of 2024, finish by year's end

Washington County Land Use and Transportation has selected a repair method for the Timber Road landslide and expects to begin work in the summer of 2024, with a planned completion date at the end of 2024.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Dec 2023

Timber Road landslide repair scheduled to begin in summer of 2024, finish by year's end

Clean Water Services says most work at Balm Grove is complete

In a brief update issued Friday, Clean Water Services said that the bulk of their work at Balm Grove was complete, but work would continue to "ensure our engineered log jams and other project elements are working," the agency said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Dec 2023

Clean Water Services says most work at Balm Grove is complete

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 13, 1923

Mole trappers will pool their mole skins countywide to sell as a lot, the Gales Creek Cemetery puts out a bid for water infrastructure, and more from a century ago in western Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Dec 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 13, 1923

The gates are open at Fern Hill Road

After a weeklong closure, Fern Hill Road on the edge of Forest Grove has reopened.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Dec 2023

What's happening this weekend (and beyond) in Gales Creek

Live music, an ugly Christmas sweater contest, and Wassail at the library are all on tap this and next weekend in Gales Creek.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Dec 2023

What's happening this weekend (and beyond) in Gales Creek

Habitat plan for western state forests could cost counties $18 million a year in timber revenue

The Oregon Department of Forestry released long-awaited revenue projections for 14 counties if a landmark conservation plan is adopted. Washington County could lose more than $5.6 million, or less than 0.3% of the county's total $1.7 billion budget this year.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 8 Dec 2023

Habitat plan for western state forests could cost counties $18 million a year in timber revenue

After federal grant denied, county may seek state funds to replace two Gales Creek-area culverts

The Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation is still trying to fund the replacement of two culverts in the Gales Creek area on White Creek, a small tributary that empties into Gales Creek near the junction of Highways 6 and 8.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Dec 2023

After federal grant denied, county may seek state funds to replace two Gales Creek-area culverts