Serving the communities of Gales Creek, Glenwood, and Hillside.
WEBLocal election officials urge citizens to make a voting plan. In a press release issued jointly Tuesday, county election officials, along with Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Yamhill counties, encouraged voters to take action with a three-step voting plan in advance of an Oct. 15 voter registration deadline. September 17, 2024 by Chas Hundley.
Smokehouse Chicken & Guns opens in Gales Creek
WEBBefore that, he’d run a lauded food cart in Portland under the name Chicken & Guns, serving Latin-inspired chicken and potatoes. He’d originally planned a grand opening in late spring of 2022, but the care taken in bringing his vision to life took a little longer, and the effort is evident in the cohesive décor, menu, and …
A brief history of Oregon’s vote-by-mail system
WEBOct 12, 2020 · A little more than 1 million eligible voters voted on Measure 60. The history of Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, however, goes back in time much further than 1998, according to a document on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website detailing the program’s history. In 1981, Oregon approved a vote-by-mail (VBM) test for local elections.
Jim Geering selected to lead Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, other …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · 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, November 17, will serve as the head of many of western Washington County’s fire agencies and districts, including Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District, Cornelius Fire Department, Cornelius ...
Gales Creek Campground closing early for the season
WEBThe Gales Creek Campground is closing early for the season to allow for the installation of new culverts and a road widening project at the popular campground on the eastern edge of the Tillamook State Forest on upper Gales Creek. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, the campground will close September 3, and won’t open again until ...
Highway 6 is closed after a fatal crash in Tillamook County
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Highway 6 is closed east of Tillamook due to a fatal crash, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office said Friday morning. According to a social media post made just before 8 a.m., the sheriff’s office confirmed that two vehicles appeared to be involved, a car and a semi. The crash was near milepost 12 on the Wilson River Highway. Oregon State ...
Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties. Washington County has a new circuit court judge as of last week, following the appointment of Hafez Daraee, replacing retired Judge Beth Roberts, who left the office in September of last year. “Hafez Daraee’s exceptional courtroom skills and dedication to public service make him an ...
Gales Creek Campground prepares for spring opening
WEBMay 6, 2023 · Gales Creek Campground prepares for spring opening. by Chas Hundley on May 6, 2023. The Gales Creek Campground is scheduled to open to overnight campers Friday, May 19, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Day use and trailhead areas are already open. The popular site along Gales Creek on the eastern edge of the Tillamook State ...
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
WEBOregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday. Senate Bill 1541 created a 16th Washington County Circuit Court position, up from 15, and added a seat in Clackamas and Jackson Counties, too. The bill was passed during the 2024 short session.
Forest Grove, Banks fire crews head to Wasco County to fight …
WEBAug 4, 2022 · More in Forest Grove Fire & Rescue: Forest Grove Fire urges caution in rural areas around schools, bus stops September 12, 2024; Forest Grove, Banks Fire among crews headed to central Oregon over wildfire risk August 4, 2023; Home on Kansas City and Hillside Roads to burn in training exercise May 11, 2023
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