One hundred years ago, the Wilson, Nehalem and Salmonberry Rivers were examined as potential power sources. This and more in the news of a century ago.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924
The David Hill community’s long history with grapes is on display, a woman born in Mountaindale in 1860 dies, and more in the news of a century ago.
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.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 26, 1924
A road to Vernonia through Gales Creek is planned, a Banks man seeks a prune dryer and more in this week’s news from a century ago.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 19, 1924
Two men take two pack horses to the headwaters of the Nestucca River and more in the news of a century ago.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 5, 1924
Decoration Day in Banks, the news of Hayward, and the happenings at Soda Springs near Gales Creek in this week’s news of a century ago.
ASK WCSO: Reporting a Crime
“By reporting what you see, we can watch for trends in suspicious activity and adjust patrols,” says the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in this month’s ASK WCSO.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County May 29, 1924
Clover in Banks, Alfalfa in Manning and Gales Creek. Farmers in 1924 could find out how well crops were doing in the local newspaper. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Obituary: Phil A. Breazile
Phil A. Breazile, 71, a longtime resident of the Gales Creek community, died Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, at Forest Grove Rehabilitation and Specialty Care. Private Cremation Rites will be held at the Hoyt Crematory in Forest Grove.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County May 22, 1924
In 1924, a student went on a trip and fell in Gales Creek near Glenwood. This and more in the news of a century ago.
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