The Shearer Hill Fire in 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley. GALES CREEK – Wildfire season is nearly upon the Gales Creek Valley and surrounding Tillamook Forest, and the Gales Creek Neighborhood Watch wants you to learn how to prepare your home at a community gathering at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April[Read More…]
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For May special elections, voter registration deadline looms
A ballot drop box at the Forest Grove City Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of contenders have thrown their hat into the ring to lead, represent, and hold positions of authority in local school and fire boards that will define where the tax dollars of voters go[Read More…]
Wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28
Photo provided by ODF TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – A wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop hosted by Seaside-based artist, educator and forager Dorota Haber-Lehigh is coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop, intended for participants ages 12 to adult, requires registration and[Read More…]
Bridge replacement project rescheduled on Stringtown Road
The bridge on Stringtown Road over Prickett Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley STRINGTOWN ROAD – Washington County’s Land Use and Transportation (LUT) department had plans to replace a small bridge that crosses Prickett Creek on Stringtown Road this summer. Now, the the project has been pushed out to the summer of[Read More…]
Balm Grove, recycling, and a potluck on agenda for Wednesday, April 10 CPO meeting
The old Balm Grove Tavern. Photo: Chas Hundley Gales Creek – The April 10 Community Participation Organization (CPO) 13 meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Gales Creek Church of God, and attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share with their neighbors while they learn about recycling[Read More…]
Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input in Northwest Oregon State Forests Management, Habitat Conservation Plan
Trees open up to reveal a clear cut and newer growth in the Tillamook State Forest. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – Public input is sought on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan at a roundtable discussion scheduled in Salem on[Read More…]
Governor Brown appoints Bev Clarno as Secretary of State
Bev Clarno. Photo: Governor’s Office SALEM – Governor Kate Brown appointed former Redmond state representative Bev Clarno to fill the rest of former Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s term today, who died just over a month ago. She will take office “over the next several days,” according to a press[Read More…]
In Gales Creek, voters have many options in May election
A ballot drop box in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – Voters in the Gales Creek area will be faced with a host of choices in the special districts election on Tuesday, May 21. For local residents, we’ll be covering the race for two seats on the Forest[Read More…]
Gales Creek couple to open cafe in Banks
John Parker stands in front of Cafe 47. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Trailhead Cafe closed abruptly in January, leaving a cafe-size hole in the dining scene in the city of Banks. Now, a new cafe in the same spot is being opened by restaurateur John Parker and his[Read More…]
Tillamook Forest Center opens Friday, March 1
A replica fire lookout tower greets forest center visitors. Photo: Chas Hundley TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – The Tillamook Forest Center will open for the 2019 season on Friday, March 1, kicking off the year with a presentation series showcasing forest management and an exhibit of the wood sculptures of Martin[Read More…]
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