Cal Mukumoto, the head of the Oregon Department of Forestry announced his resignation in a brief letter Thursday during a Board of Forestry meeting, noting his last day would be Jan. 23.
Government
New Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield takes office early
Oregon’s new attorney general took office a few days early on New Year’s Eve, repeating his oath of office before the same federal judge who presided over his criminal mischief and reckless endangerment case nearly three decades earlier.
USPS mail collection box removed from Gales Creek
The sole United States Postal Service mail collection box in Gales Creek is gone. In a phone call with the Gales Creek Journal, Forest Grove Post Office Postmaster Andre Nguyen said the box was removed due to vandalism and lack of use, but said there could be a new box with antitheft measures placed in Gales Creek in the future.
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.
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday.
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows steady growth, uncertain future
Economists say there’s a 50% chance the state pays out another kicker in 2026.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers headed to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and bills addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Here’s how to follow along.
New Washington County Sheriff Caprice Massey sworn in
Washington County has a new sheriff following the swearing in of Sheriff Caprice Massey in a brief ceremony held Friday. Massey, the county’s 33rd sheriff. is the first woman to hold the role.
The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall
Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It’s now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.
Massey to lead the Washington County Sheriff’s Office beginning December 1
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be lead by Undersheriff Caprice Massey come December 1, the Washington County Board of Commissioners confirmed during their October 3 board meeting.
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