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Slide on North Fork Gales Creek may be cause of intermittent muddy waters

Late in March, residents along Gales Creek began to notice a strange pattern in the waters of the 23 and � mile long Tualatin River tributary. Muddy water was coming down

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Apr 2022

Slide on North Fork Gales Creek may be cause of intermittent muddy waters

Studded tire season ends Thursday, March 31

The deadline to remove studded tires from your vehicle is March 31, the Oregon Department of Transportation said. While the deadline has moved in the past due to the pandemic,

By Chas Hundley - Banks Post

/ 28 Mar 2022

Studded tire season ends Thursday, March 31

Tsunami Advisory issued on West Coast following underwater volcano near Tonga in South Pacific

The Pacific Ocean near Depoe Bay, Oregon on April 22, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for most of the West Coast, including Oregon, following a

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jan 2022

Tsunami Advisory issued on West Coast following underwater volcano near Tonga in South Pacific

NWS says high winds, flooding could continue to be a danger through Friday

Water from Prickett Creek near the Watts community outside of Gales Creek floods Stringtown Road January 12, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley With high winds expected Thursday night and into Friday

By Gales Creek Journal

/ 6 Jan 2022

NWS says high winds, flooding could continue to be a danger through Friday

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

Debris floats down a swollen Gales Creek in February 2019. Photo: Chas Hundley Between snow levels rising and rain falling in the forecast, expect rising river levels, with potential of

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jan 2022

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home

A snow-covered Half Mile Lane on Tuesday, December 26, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley As families across the state gear up for Christmas and finalize travel plans, the Portland office of

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Dec 2021

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home

County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter

A Washington County Land Use and Transportation anti-icing truck applies liquid magnesium chloride to Gales Creek Road just east of downtown Gales Creek in 2019, photo courtesy LUT Global supply

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2021

County could face delays obtaining anti-icing materials this winter

Heavy rain could cause flooding in Coast Range, northwestern Oregon creeks and rivers

Water from Prickett Creek near the Watts community outside of Gales Creek floods Stringtown Road January 12, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley The Portland office of the National Weather Service warned

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Nov 2021

Heavy rain could cause flooding in Coast Range, northwestern Oregon creeks and rivers

Eastern part of Tillamook State Forest and surrounding areas to enter 'Extreme Fire Danger' Wednesday

The Gales Creek Overlook in the Tillamook State Forest on July 14, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Facing another heat wave, the Oregon Department of Forestry will move fire danger to

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Aug 2021

Eastern part of Tillamook State Forest and surrounding areas to enter 'Extreme Fire Danger' Wednesday

Brown declares state of emergency for entire state as triple digits threaten

The Sun in Gales Creek on June 23, 2021. Photo: Chas Hundley Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for the entire state in advance of triple

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Aug 2021

Brown declares state of emergency for entire state as triple digits threaten

National Weather Service issues 'Excessive Heat Watch' beginning Wednesday

The sun in Gales Creek on June 23, 2021. The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Watch Sunday afternoon for much of Southwest Washington and

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Aug 2021

National Weather Service issues 'Excessive Heat Watch' beginning Wednesday

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency as heat wave builds

The Sun in Gales Creek on June 23, 2021. The Sun is a star located in the Milky Way galaxy and orbited by a number of celestial bodies, including the

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Jul 2021

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency as heat wave builds