Oregon’s ethics watchdog advised Friday that legislative leaders can’t hire family members for political caucuses, though lawmakers still can hire their spouses and children as personal assistants.
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County seeks western Washington County resident to join local transportation commission
Are you interested in transportation—be that highways, public transit, trails, or other— in Gales Creek and the rest of western Washington County? A little-known commission called the North West Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT) is seeking a new member from western Washington County.
Pacific University researchers study western red cedars in Gales Creek
Western red cedars are dying across the Pacific Northwest, and researchers are studying trees near Gales Creek to find out why.
County opens two Severe Weather Shelters starting Friday
Washington County said it would activate its Severe Weather Shelters in Hillsboro and Beaverton in the face of cold temperatures gripping the region.
Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales
A Harney County Circuit Court judge on Thursday blocked a new voter-approved Oregon law banning the sale of large-capacity firearms magazines with more than 10 rounds from taking effect while court arguments proceed.
Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties
Timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest and nearby forests generated $30.5 million for taxing districts in Washington, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties in fiscal year 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row
Brown has made clemency a main focus of her governorship, issuing pardons or commutations for nearly 50,000 people
Forest Grove School District hosts flu, COVID vaccine clinic for district families Wednesday
The Forest Grove School District will host a flu and COVID vaccine and booster clinic Wednesday in Forest Grove at Tom McCall East.
Timber Road reduced to one lane after landslide
A landslide has blocked one lane of Timber Road north of Strassel Road, Washington County said in a social media post.
Oregon hospitals face ‘dire’ situation involving large numbers of sick children and adults
Gov. Kate Brown expanded an executive order to give hospitals more flexibility in caring for the high numbers of very ill patients
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