A 1924 ad for dynamite, the tiny community of Watts (where Stringtown Road and Gales Creek Road meet) considers merging their two community halls, and a Banks man says the water system is coming along fine in this week’s Dispatches from History.
Chas Hundley
Snow is here, and the roads are a mess
Snow has heavily obscured portions of western Washington County, rapidly clogging area highways.
FGSD superintendent criteria survey opens
A survey to gather input from community members, staff, students and other stakeholders in the Forest Grove School District as the district begins a search for a new superintendent has opened as of Monday, January 8.
Power out, road debris, high winds and downed trees reported across Gales Creek area
For thousands of Portland General Electric customers, high winds meant power outages across the region, some overnight and into Tuesday morning.
Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties
Washington County has a new circuit court judge as of last week. Hafez Daraee has been a mayor, an Oregon State Bar member for 31 years, and served on the board of the foundation that operates Gales Creek Camp.
Learn about heirloom seeds from Gales Creek, Forest Grove farmers
An upcoming event hosted by the Banks Public Library will see Anne Berblinger of Gales Meadow Farm joining forces with Forest Grove’s Charlene Murdock, of Foodways at Nana Cardoon, for a hands-on class on harvesting and saving heirloom seeds.
What’s happening this weekend (and beyond) in Gales Creek, January 5 2024
Catch live music at two venues this weekend and next in Gales Creek.
Forest Grove School District sets search timeline for new superintendent
On July 1, 2024, a new superintendent will have their first day on the job, leading the administration of schools in Gales Creek, Dilley, Cornelius, and Forest Grove. But before that, a series of interviews, outreach, meetings, and more will be held to find the next Forest Grove School District superintendent.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 3, 1924
In 1924, Gales Creek started off strong with yet another moonshine still being raided near Soda Springs Road. This and more in the news clips from one century ago. (No subscription required for this one-Happy New Year!)
Dozens of guided hikes at state parks will ring in the New Year
Dozens of free hikes sponsored by Oregon State Parks are on the books to ring in the new year.