A century ago: A century ago: Gales Creek children enjoyed a Halloween party. That and more in this week’s dispatches from history.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 30, 1924
One hundred years ago, Gales Creek voters would gather at Sargent’s Hall to cast their vote. This and more in the news of a century ago.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 23, 1924
In 1924, the world was quickly shrinking, as a Gales Creek-area couple noted they were receiving radio programs from Kansas City, Mo. and Canada.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 16, 1924
A Hillsboro man died a century ago while working for the Gales Creek Logging company after a two-ton piece of machinery fell on him.
From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor
While our newspaper doesn’t have an “opinion desk,” we welcome letters to the editor from our readers. Around this time of year in an election cycle we start to see letters come in. Here’s how to do it.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 9, 1924
A century ago, two acres of orchard could produce three tons of dried prunes in Gales Creek.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 2, 1924
A century ago, seasonal logging camps, complete with a camp store, opened up to support loggers in the Gales Creek region.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County September 18, 1924
A century ago, the governor came to Banks.
Column | Gales Creek Gatherings: The Gales Creek Community Club
Community Columnist Sharon Parker shares what’s happened since the launch of what’s now known as the Gales Creek Community Club.