1925 in Gales Creek: A teen drowns in lower Gales Creek, a cemetery cleanup, and more.
Chas Hundley
Elections results: Three new members will take seats on Forest Grove School Board
In this newspaper’s territory, voters chose school and fire board members for the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District and the Forest Grove School Board.
Two unopposed candidates win seats on Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board
Initial results from the May 20 2025 Special District Elections were posted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and the results show two candidates winning their uncontested seats on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board.
Forest Grove School Board initial election results show Franco, Truax and Lozano in lead
Forest Grove School Board initial election results show Franco, Truax and Lozano in lead.
School, fire board races: Vote by 8 p.m. to be counted
The Washington County Elections Division is urging those who wish to vote in Tuesday’s special district election to vote by 8 p.m.
(and read up on how we’re covering the election).
Gales Creek Neighborhood Watch to host community preparedness event
The Gales Creek Neighborhood Watch will host Washington County emergency preparedness staff at a community event Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Located in the Gales Creek Community Church Fellowship Hall (9170 NW Sargent Rd), the event will be presented by Nancy Flores-Sanchez, Outreach and MRC program specialist with Washington[Read More…]
Gales Creek Campground, other Tillamook Forest sites to open Friday
The Gales Creek Campground is among several Tillamook State Forest campgrounds that will open for the season Friday, May 16.
Column | 1925 in Gales Creek: A Rippling Waters birthday
1925 in Gales Creek: A Rippling Waters birthday, bootleggers are punished and more in the news of a century ago.
Gales Creek-area voters will vote for candidates on fire, school boards May 20
On May 20, the final ballots will be cast for the special district elections, with Gales Creek-area voters selecting candidates to take seats on the Forest Grove Rural Fire Protection District board and the Forest Grove School Board. Here’s who’s running and information on when and where to vote.
Clean Water Services CEO resigns
Taniguchi-Dennis’ resignation follows an investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive into the agency’s use of luxury resorts for annual business trips to Hawaii.
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