A roundup of the live music and other events we’ve heard about this weekend and beyond, including live music at the Smokehouse and line dancing lessons near Dilley.
Chas Hundley
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 14, 1924
Our valentine to you: This week’s dispatches from history doesn’t require a subscription to read. Love, Chas.
‘Winter Weather Advisory’ issued for Wednesday evening, Thursday
It’s snowing again at higher elevations in western Washington County, and the Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a ‘Winter Weather Advisory’ for Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. and extending to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Forest Grove School District launches candidate search for new superintendent
The Forest Grove School District board met Monday evening for a special board meeting to discuss the next steps in selecting a new superintendent to lead the administration of schools in Gales Creek, Dilley, Forest Grove, and Cornelius.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 7, 1924
A store in Banks goes bankrupt, a cow is killed after being smothered by a haystack near Gales Creek, and so many more snippets from exactly a century ago in rural western Washington County.
First Free Fishing weekend of 2024 is February 17 and 18
On Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, fishing is free in Oregon. Inside: information on fish stocking in local ponds and more on the origin of trophy fish coming soon to Hagg Lake.
Never mind, Fern Hill Road is closed again
Remember a long time ago (about three hours ago) when Fern Hill Road reopened? Well, it’s closed again.
Fern Hill Road is open
After a closure that first began January 11, Fern Hill Road on the edge of Forest Grove has reopened.
What’s happening this weekend (and beyond) in Gales Creek, January 19, 2024
This weekend: Two live acts in Gales Creek, Blair Borax and Tobias Berblinger, will grace the Smokehouse.
School’s out Thursday for FGSD students
Students in the Forest Grove District left school early on Friday and have yet to return to the classroom because of icy weather and dangerous driving conditions. There’s no school Thursday, district staff confirmed Wednesday evening.