The Oregon Department of Forestry released long-awaited revenue projections for 14 counties if a landmark conservation plan is adopted. Washington County could lose more than $5.6 million, or less than 0.3% of the county’s total $1.7 billion budget this year.
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After federal grant denied, county may seek state funds to replace two Gales Creek-area culverts
The Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation is still trying to fund the replacement of two culverts in the Gales Creek area on White Creek, a small tributary that empties into Gales Creek near the junction of Highways 6 and 8.
Kotek allows more than 10,000 Oregonians to reinstate driver’s licenses
The decision is expected to help many rural residents and low-income Oregonians who are struggling to pay their bills
Want to have a say in regional transportation priorities? Apply to join NWACT
Want to advise the Oregon Transportation Commission on transportation issues in rural western Washington County? Two positions — each for a two-year term — on a regional commission are opening in January for just that purpose.
The gates are up at Fern Hill Road
The gates are up at Fern Hill Road.
Winter road maintenance will continue with $19 million promise from Kotek, Oregon Legislature
Oregon’s top elected officials pledged to spend millions of dollars on winter road maintenance after dire warnings from the state Department of Transportation that highways would go unplowed because of a budget shortfall.
Forest Grove High School delayed two hours due to fire alarm ‘that can’t be turned off’
“Due to a fire alarm that is unable to be turned off at Forest Grove High School, there will be a two hour delay to the start of school at FGHS. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the district said.
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.
Don’t chop down a Christmas tree in a state forest
Can you go into the Tillamook State Forest and chop down a Christmas tree to put in your living room? No—but you can gather materials to assemble a wreath. Here’s how.
Flood Watch issued for much of region Friday through Tuesday
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of the region early Friday morning.