The Forest Grove United Church of Christ (FGUCC) will open their doors as a cooling center from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day that the mercury reads over 90 degrees for the next several weeks.
The Friends of Historic Forest Grove (FHFG) will host their annual picnic Sunday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the A.T. Smith House, featuring chicken, a potluck, and a silent auction.
"Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures as high as 97 to 105 degrees expected, coupled with mild overnight low temperatures of 62 to 70 degrees" are in store for the Willamette Valley starting Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
For two weeks, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue will have a temporary chief while Chief Jim Geering takes a vacation for a family wedding from Saturday, Aug. 9 through Aug. 23.
A reckless wrong-way driver was chased by deputies through Cornelius and Forest Grove before being stopped near Dilley and arrested, the sheriff's office said Friday.
"Rowdyism at Dilley," "Adultery of a shameless color," "screaming head lines full of blood and hair and horror..." an 1875 newspaper was... less than complimentary of the Dilley community near Forest Grove.
From a bill addressing AI-generated intimate images to a resolution honoring the late Colonel Richard Kidd, a former Forest Grove mayor, State Sen. Janeen Sollman notched a series of wins during the regular 2025 legislative session.
“I was deeply honored to sponsor this memorial resolution recognizing Dr. Phil Creighton’s transformative leadership at Pacific University and his lasting contributions to the Senate District 15 community,” said State Sen. Janeen Sollman.
The Eighth Annual Ballad Town Harmony in the Grove picnic is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program features a random draw quartet contest, raffle prizes, and free hot dogs and chips for guests to enjoy.
Looking for an evening activity tonight? How about a free swim and a movie?
Hosted at the Forest Grove Aquatic Center, tonight's film, Moana 2, will be preceded by a free public swim sponsored by Ace Hardware.
