"The male reportedly jumped off the pier into the water, surfaced, then struggled to swim before submerging once again," the sheriff's office said, noting that deputies immediately began searching for a male in his thirties.
Washington County residents can hear directly from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in a Forest Grove town hall scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 starting at 4 p.m.
A Killen pioneer (namesake of the Killen Wetlands) of near Banks passes, a young Gales Creek woman is robbed of a $65 watch and more in the news of a century ago.
The Washington County Fair opened Friday evening, drawing crowds to Hillsboro from all over the county and beyond. We captured 25 photos, including some familiar local faces at the fair, which runs through July 28.
Washington County officials plan to start a new diversion program to combat the states fentanyl crisis in September. But officials say state funding does not pay for enough outreach workers to respond every time police interact with a person with illicit drugs.
One hundred years ago, the Wilson, Nehalem and Salmonberry Rivers were examined as potential power sources. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Fireworks, a beer garden, live music, a talent show and more are on tap for an Independence Day celebration in Banks., and the Forest Grove fireworks show is not happening.
