News in the Grove (Page 77)

Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month

Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the states new paid leave program starting Aug. 14.� The program,�Paid Leave Oregon, covers family leave, medical leave and safe leave for Oregonians with jobs.

By Ben Botkin

/ 26 Jul 2023

Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month

Gales Creek National Night Out is August 1

The 16th Annual Gales Creek Community National Night Out is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, marking the return of one of the largest community events in Gales Creek since the onset of the pandemic.

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jul 2023

Gales Creek National Night Out is August 1

Gales Creek School to see roof work

You might see people climbing the roof of the Gales Creek School building that houses the Oak Grove Academy in the coming weeks. That's ok, they're probably supposed to be there.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jul 2023

Timber Road geotechnical analysis underway

Publishing a photo of heavy equipment atop the cracked roadway near the S-curves on Timber Road, the county reiterated that the evaluation is expected to be finished in September. The main connection between Gales Creek and Timber remains blocked.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Jul 2023

Timber Road geotechnical analysis underway

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area agencies send firefighters to fight Klamath Co. Golden Fire

Firefighters from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and several other agencies joined a task force to fight the Golden Fire burning in Oregon's Klamath County Sunday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Jul 2023

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area agencies send firefighters to fight Klamath Co. Golden Fire

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 19, 1923

A tale as old as time: a dance in Dilley is "Gents 75�, ladies free." That and more in this week's edition of Dispatches from History.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 19, 1923

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon

The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warningthe second such warning in four daysfor much of the Willamette Valley beginning Tuesday at 2 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2023

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Tuesday afternoon

State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

State ethics watchdogs have launched a full investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagans conduct while in office, including her $10,000-per-month consulting gig for marijuana entrepreneurs and whether she accurately reported her income and expenses to the state.

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 18 Jul 2023

State ethics watchdogs launch investigation into former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly, the National Weather Service�said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Jul 2023

NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon

Letter to the Editor: Fix Highway 6

"How many wrecks and deaths will it take before ODOT gets serious about the dangerous condition of this road," writes Tillamook property owner Ginny Van Loo in a letter to the editor.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2023

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Tillamook State Forest will be held at the Tillamook Forest Center Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2023

Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest

NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday

"Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property," the NWS said. "Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended."

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2023

NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday