News - News in the Grove (Page 50)

Wildfire danger increasing this week

Restrictions in areas protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Northwest Oregon will increase this week in the face of increasing fire danger.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Jul 2022

Lawsuit on states management of forestland moves to Oregon Supreme Court

Linn and 12 other counties, including Washington, have asked the Oregon Supreme Court to review a ruling reversing a $1.1 billion verdict in a case over the states management of forestland and revenue from timber harvests.

By Mike McInally

/ 13 Jul 2022

Lawsuit on states management of forestland moves to Oregon Supreme Court

Vehicle burns near Highway 6 summit

Firefighters from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Banks Fire District, and the Oregon Department of Forestry responded to a vehicle fire near mile post 33 on Highway 6 Tuesday afternoon, keeping the flames from the vehicle from spreading into the nearby forest. No one was injured.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2022

One of North Americas most destructive bugs arrives in Oregon

For the first time in Oregon, a grim confirmation came from Ash trees in Forest Grove's Joseph Gale Elementary School parking lot: Emerald ash borers, responsible for wiping out hundreds of millions of Ash trees in 35 states, are here.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 12 Jul 2022

One of North Americas most destructive bugs arrives in Oregon

Police in Gales Creek search for burglary suspect, in Hillside for car theft suspect

Two apparently separate incidents in the area drew attention from Washington County Sheriffs Office deputiesand a K9 unit from Hillsboro Police DepartmentSunday, July 10.�

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2022

Police in Gales Creek search for burglary suspect, in Hillside for car theft suspect

Health officials confirm six cases of monkeypox in Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority is working with community groups to try to prevent the spread that has mainly affected gay and bisexual men in the current global outbreak. Two of the cases were in Washington County.

By Lynne Terry - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 11 Jul 2022

Health officials confirm six cases of monkeypox in Oregon

WCCLS Adventure Pass goes live

Cardholders with the Washington County Cooperative Library Services, which includes libraries in Banks, Forest Grove and North Plains can now reserve passes for a handful of area attractions through the library systems Adventure Pass program.�

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2022

County hires new elections division manager

Following the retirement of Washington County Elections Division Manager Mickie Kawai earlier this year, Dan Forester was selected to take over the position in late June, Washington County said. According

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jul 2022

County hires new elections division manager

New state fire risks map leaves property owners with insurance concerns; some cities challenge data

Juliet Grable and her husband bought their house near Ashland in 2014. The property is surrounded by trees, and the two were familiar with southern Oregons dry summers, so

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jul 2022

New state fire risks map leaves property owners with insurance concerns; some cities challenge data

Oregon gun safety measure poised to appear on November ballot

Supporters of a gun safety ballot initiative say they have gathered more than enough signatures to guarantee a statewide vote on a law that would require licenses for all gun owners.

By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 7 Jul 2022

Oregon gun safety measure poised to appear on November ballot

Closures, detours coming to OHV areas in Tillamook State Forest

Those who work and play in the Tillamook State Forest should be aware of a number of road and OHV closures this summer.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2022

Closures, detours coming to OHV areas in Tillamook State Forest

Local fire season to begin July 11

The Oregon Department of Forestry announced that fire season will be declared�Monday, July 11 at 1 a.m. in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association region, which stretches from northern Yamhill County to Astoria and from near Forest Grove to the Pacific Ocean.

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Jul 2022