Fires, floods, earthquakes, ice storms and other emergencies happen in all communities – learn how to prepare with Washington County Public Health at a Wednesday, March 19 event for the Gales Creek, Roy and Verboort CPO.
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Oregon schools to get another record payout from state lands revenue
The Forest Grove School District will receive $851,228 from revenues generated from leases and industry permitted on state lands.
Gales Creek Church food pantry receives $500 donation
Jenniffer Kringelhede, a realtor with Partain Properties LLC, presented an oversize check for $500 to the Gales Creek Food Pantry, a program housed within the Gales Creek Community Church of God Wednesday, March 12.
Two years ago today, Timber Road closed – but could reopen next month
Two years ago today, Timber Road closed – but could reopen next month, the county said.
Dorman Pond is about to be stocked for the first time this year
1,000 legal-size rainbow trout are scheduled to be deposited into the pond just west of the junction of Highway 6 and 8 sometime between March 10 and 14. The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife doesn’t disclose the exact stocking date.
Tree planting event at Balm Grove scheduled for March 22
A volunteer tree planting effort has been scheduled for Saturday, March 22 at the Balm Grove property in Gales Creek.
Legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit
A proposal to impose a 4% tax on the sale of new car tires could send $20 million a year to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Stimson Lumber plans Hagg Lake mill expansion
Stimson Lumber’s representatives will host a community meeting to outline plans to build a new structure, an early step in a planned $50 million investment at their sawmill near Hagg Lake on Tuesday, March 4.
Lawmakers consider permanent funding for helpline for farmers, loggers and fishermen
Oregon lawmakers consider permanent funding for helpline for timber, fishing, and logging industry workers.
Gales Creek Community Club meeting Thursday, February 27
The Gales Creek Community Club will meet Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Sheri Bagdonas, a group leader, said topics on the evening’s agenda included the upcoming Strawberry Festival, bylaws and topics of interest to the Gales Creek and Glenwood communities.
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