Government - News in the Grove (Page 8)

Jim Geering selected to lead Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area fire agencies

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Geering. Photo courtesy FGF&R. Forest Grove Fire & Rescue has a new fire chief.�Chief Jim Geering, who began work Wednesday,

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2021

Jim Geering selected to lead Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other area fire agencies

CDC approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for ages 5 through 11

File photo: Chas Hundley A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel voted to authorize the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 Tuesday afternoon, followed by an

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 Nov 2021

CDC approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for ages 5 through 11

It's studded tire season, but consider alternatives, ODOT says

A studded tire. File photo: Chas Hundley Today marks the first day you can legally use studded tires on Oregon roads. The Oregon Department of Transportation would rather you didn

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Nov 2021

It's studded tire season, but consider alternatives, ODOT says

Redistricting draws most rural far western Washington County communities into House District 31

A zoomed-out view of the entire newly drawn House District 31, which will be used for the 2022 election. Map courtesy Oregon Legislature Thanks to the 2020 Census, new legislative

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Oct 2021

Redistricting draws most rural far western Washington County communities into House District 31

Brown calls special legislative session to tackle redistricting

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregons legislators will head back to Salem following Governor Kate Browns call to convene a special legislative session to

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Sep 2021

Brown calls special legislative session to tackle redistricting

Health care workers must get vaccine, or be tested for COVID-19 weekly, Gov. Brown says

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregon Governor Kate Brown will require workers in health care settings to be tested weekly for COVID-19, a rule that health care workers can avoid by

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Aug 2021

Health care workers must get vaccine, or be tested for COVID-19 weekly, Gov. Brown says

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregons risk level framework and the majority of masking, capacity, and social distancing measures were lifted Wednesday, June 30, doing away with the majority of

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

A six-acre wildfire burned in the Tillamook Forest on April 14, 2020. Photo: ODF Local and state officials are increasingly warning of significant fire danger ahead of the Independence Day

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

Senator Jeff Merkley (center, in yellow) at a town hall in Banks on January 13, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregons junior senator will hold a virtual town hall for

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jun 2021

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon Legislature wrapped up Saturday, marking the end of an eventful session that included high profile legislation, a resignation and

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 26 Jun 2021

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Independence) became the first House member expelled in state history for his role in the Dec. 21, 2020

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 10 Jun 2021

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

Rep. Brad Witt removed from chair position following harassment complaint

A campaign sign for Rep. Brad Witt in Manning on October 28, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland), officially removed Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie) from his

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 8 Jun 2021

Rep. Brad Witt removed from chair position following harassment complaint