Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday.
Chas Hundley
Friday heat wave liveblog: Emergency declared by governor, water safety tips
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency Friday afternoon.
What’s going on in Gales Creek this weekend, July 5
Wes Youssi, Mule On Fire are here this weekend, and there’s more coming next week.
Prepare for ‘potentially historic heatwave’ with these local resources and tips
“Confidence is increasing that this potentially historic heatwave will last several days,” the NWS said. Inside: tips on staying cool and how we’ll be covering this ongoing heat wave over the next few days.
Fire danger to rise to ‘moderate’ July 4 as region prepares for heat wave
Just two days after fire season began in lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA), fire danger will be set to “moderate” or blue at 1 a.m. July 4 as the region braces for a four-day heat wave expected to hit beginning Independence Day.
Early July timeline for Stringtown Road closure postponed
A project to replace a small bridge on Stringtown Road, which will require an extended road closure, has been delayed again. Once the project is underway, a popular rural route will be closed for construction, possibly for several months this summer if the the quadruply-delayed project finally happens.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 3, 1924
A Balm Grove dance, the marriage of a Bacona couple, and more in the news of a century ago.
July 4 festivities in Banks include fireworks, race, talent show and more
Fireworks, a beer garden, live music, a talent show and more are on tap for an Independence Day celebration in Banks., and the Forest Grove fireworks show is not happening.
Kansas City field fire caused by neighboring burn pile
A Kansas City field was ignited in flames after wind “likely spread embers” from a neighboring property’s illegal burn pile Tuesday afternoon, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.
County burn ban begins
A county-wide burn ban began Monday morning, just hours after lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in far west Washington County entered fire season.
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