A brush fire burning near Shearer Hill Road near the Hillside community has sent a column of smoke into the sky visible as far away as Buxton.
Chas Hundley
Log truck spills logs on Timber Road
A log truck crashed on Timber Road and spilled logs across the roadway south of Strassel Road, resulting in a closure of the road that could last hours. The driver received minor injuries.
Lawmakers to gather public input on local transportation needs at Hillsboro event
Washington County residents who want the Oregon Legislature to hear directly from them on local transportation system needs—like Highway 6 safety issues—will have an opportunity to do just that Sept. 27 in Hillsboro at the final stop of a listening tour by the Joint Committee on Transportation.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County September 18, 1924
A century ago, the governor came to Banks.
Vendor applications open for Gales Creek’s annual holiday bazaar
The Gales Creek Community Club has opened the vendor application window for the biggest annual holiday bazaar in Gales Creek.
Local election officials urge citizens to make a voting plan
In a press release issued jointly Tuesday, county election officials, along with Clackamas, Marion, Multnomah, and Yamhill counties, encouraged voters to take action with a three-step voting plan in advance of an Oct. 15 voter registration deadline.
Forest Grove School District to host meet and greet with new superintendent
District parents and community members will get a chance to meet the new leader of the Forest Grove School District at a meet and greet event scheduled for September 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Echo Shaw Elementary School.
Don’t put political signs in the right-of-way
Washington County Land Use and Transportation doesn’t care who you vote for. They do care if you put a political sign in a county right-of-way.
Forest Grove Fire urges caution in rural areas around schools, bus stops
“As far as rural schools, we just want to remind folks that soon enough the weather will be foggier, the roads slick, and the daylight even less, so it’s important to think about those bus stops that may be ahead as we come around corners during the commute,” FGF&R’s Dave Nemeyer said.
ASKWCSO: Back to school driver & pedestrian safety
With school back in session, what are some ways to stay alert on the road and when walking?