Washington County residents can hear directly from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in a Forest Grove town hall scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 starting at 4 p.m.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 31, 1924
A highway to the coast through Gales Creek is planned, a party features horseshoes and more in the news of a century ago.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 24, 1924
A Killen pioneer (namesake of the Killen Wetlands) of near Banks passes, a young Gales Creek woman is robbed of a $65 watch and more in the news of a century ago.
PHOTOS: The 2024 Washington County Fair opens
The Washington County Fair opened Friday evening, drawing crowds to Hillsboro from all over the county and beyond. We captured 25 photos, including some familiar local faces at the fair, which runs through July 28.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
Washington County officials plan to start a new diversion program to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis in September. But officials say state funding does not pay for enough outreach workers to respond every time police interact with a person with illicit drugs.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 17, 1924
One hundred years ago, the Wilson, Nehalem and Salmonberry Rivers were examined as potential power sources. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924
The David Hill community’s long history with grapes is on display, a woman born in Mountaindale in 1860 dies, and more in the news of a century ago.
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.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 3, 1924
A Balm Grove dance, the marriage of a Bacona couple, and more in the news of a century ago.
July 4 festivities in Banks include fireworks, race, talent show and more
Fireworks, a beer garden, live music, a talent show and more are on tap for an Independence Day celebration in Banks., and the Forest Grove fireworks show is not happening.
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