Elections - News in the Grove

Register to vote by Oct. 14 to vote on library, police levies in November

Western Washington County voters will have two questions on their ballots. The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the county's library system are each seeking replacement levies that will increase property taxes.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Oct 2025

Register to vote by Oct. 14 to vote on library, police levies in November

A precinct level-analysis of the May 20 special district election

The Washington County Elections Division released the certified election results on Tuesday from the May 20 special district election, including precinct-level data for the election that saw contested school board races in the Forest Grove School District and a Gales Creek resident win election to t

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jun 2025

A precinct level-analysis of the May 20 special district election

Forest Grove split geographically in police building bond vote, precinct data shows

If you like maps, math, and elections, this story breaking the May 20 election down to the precinct level is for you.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jun 2025

Forest Grove split geographically in police building bond vote, precinct data shows

Forest Grove voters appear to reject bond to fund new police station

The city of Forest Grove will need to turn elsewhere if it wishes to fund the construction of a new police station. The latest vote tally issued Friday afternoon widened the 'no' vote to a 190-vote lead.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 May 2025

Forest Grove voters appear to reject bond to fund new police station

Three new directors will take seats on Forest Grove School Board

Three positions were open on the Forest Grove School Board, and three new directors will take their seats in July following Tuesday's election.

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 May 2025

Three new directors will take seats on Forest Grove School Board

Elections results: Three new members will take seats on Forest Grove School Board

In this newspaper's territory, voters chose school and fire board members for the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District and the Forest Grove School Board.

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 May 2025

Elections results: Three new members will take seats on Forest Grove School Board

Police station bond 'no' vote widens lead

More 'no' votes may spell doom for the city's efforts to fund a new police station in Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2025

Police station bond 'no' vote widens lead

Two unopposed candidates win seats on Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board

Initial results from the May 20 2025 Special District Elections were posted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and the results show two candidates winning their uncontested seats on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 May 2025

Two unopposed candidates win seats on Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board

Forest Grove School Board initial election results show Franco, Truax and Lozano in lead

Forest Grove School Board initial election results show Franco, Truax and Lozano in lead.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 May 2025

Forest Grove School Board initial election results show Franco, Truax and Lozano in lead

School, fire board races: Vote by 8 p.m. to be counted

The Washington County Elections Division is urging those who wish to vote in Tuesday's special district election to vote by 8 p.m. (and read up on how we're covering the election).

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 May 2025

School, fire board races: Vote by 8 p.m. to be counted

Fire, school board, and a police building bond: Elections are May 20

Here's who's running for fire and school boards, and how and where to vote.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 May 2025

Fire, school board, and a police building bond: Elections are May 20

Gales Creek-area voters will vote for candidates on fire, school boards May 20

On May 20, the final ballots will be cast for the special district elections, with Gales Creek-area voters selecting candidates to take seats on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board and the Forest Grove School Board. Here's who's running and information on when and where to vote.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 May 2025

Gales Creek-area voters will vote for candidates on fire, school boards May 20