In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in western Washington County. This week, the clips come from the Washington County News-Times published November 1 and
The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district's efforts in rural Washington County.
How much did it cost to rent a whole 20 acre farm with a five room house, a barn, and an acre of strawberries on Stringtown Road in 1923? $175 a month.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office will be lead by Undersheriff Caprice Massey come December 1, the Washington County Board of Commissioners confirmed during their October 3 board meeting.
Ever wondered who decides when to lay fresh gravel on Parson Road? Or who makes recommendations on what happens to the Washington Co. fairgrounds? Find out more at the first Boards & Commissions Fall Open House October 19.
A series of town halls scheduled this week by U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici have been rescheduled. Those hoping to catch the congresswoman on October 6 will need to wait until November.
The summer burn ban enacted throughout Washington County was lifted Friday, the Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said. The DEQ burn season opens Sunday.
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett plans to leave his elected position six months before the seat would be up for election again, and recommended that Undersheriff Caprice Massey be appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
One century ago: A Ku Klux Klan gathering just northwest of Forest Grove drew members "from Portland and many surrounding towns" and more in this week's edition of Dispatches from History in Banks, Gales Creek, Buxton, and beyond from September 20, 1923.
