On Wednesday October 4, cell phones, televisions sets, and radios will chime with an alert designed to test the nation’s alert system for widespread emergencies.
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Washington County burn ban lifted
The summer burn ban enacted throughout Washington County was lifted Friday, the Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said. The DEQ burn season opens Sunday.
Some campgrounds slated to close for season in Tillamook, Clatsop State Forests
A number of local campgrounds owned and maintained by the Oregon Department of Forestry are closing for the season in the coming days, ODF said.
Fire season to end Sunday
Fire season in this corner of Oregon will end Sunday, October 1, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.
Oregon receives $157 million to expand broadband access
Oregon will receive $157 million from the federal government to help connect about 17,000 homes and businesses to the internet, the White House announced Wednesday.
Gales Creek community events group meeting Thursday, September 28
A group of Gales Creek residents intending to bring back several community events that were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic will meet again Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gales Creek School library.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Landlords subject to Oregon’s rent control law can increase rents 10% in 2024, the Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday.
Fire danger drops to ‘low’
Thanks, rain!
School cancelled at Dilley Elementary School after power outage
School’s out for students that attend Dilley Elementary School thanks to a power outage, the Forest Grove School District said Monday morning.
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett to resign
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett plans to leave his elected position six months before the seat would be up for election again, and recommended that Undersheriff Caprice Massey be appointed to fill the remainder of his term.