Screenshot of Darrah Isaacson from OHA Youtube livestream During a press conference held by Governor Kate Brown on Friday December 11, Brown was joined by the usual public health officials that lead the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, and special guest Darrah Isaacson, a COVID-19 survivor who said she[Read More…]
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Grant opens for small businesses in unincorporated Washington County, Forest Grove
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Washington County announced on Tuesday, December 8 that a new round of small business grants for businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic had been opened. The program is targeted at businesses with 100 or fewer employees that are in the hospitality industry or were shut[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: December 10 – 16, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Thur Dec 10 – Pause Fri Dec 11 – Pause Sat Dec 12 – A stop between. Did our usual work. Killed a chicken for Sunday. Gladie and I went to F.G. in afternoon and on[Read More…]
Ride Connection plans public transit expansion in rural western Washington County
A Ride Connection bus drives through Banks on July 11, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley In early 2021, the nonprofit organization Ride Connection plans to expand their offerings of rural public transit options, which includes bus routes in Banks and North Plains that connect to the wider TriMet service territory, door-to-door[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: December 3 – December 9, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]
Here’s how you can help four local businesses affected by COVID-19
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley On Wednesday, November 18, an executive order by Governor Kate Brown halted some businesses, changed how others operate, and impacted local gathering places. We contacted local small businesses in our area to see how they are grappling with the new rules and how local shoppers[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: November 26 – December 2, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Bring joy and hope to the Gales Creek Valley
A typewriter draped in Christmas lights. Photo: Chas Hundley Gales Creek Valley residents, let’s bring Joy and Hope to our entire valley this Christmas season. So many family and community events have been cancelled or postponed these past nine months. Let’s all join together and make this Christmas season shine[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: November 19 – 25, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: November 5 – November 18, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]