A century ago: A century ago: Gales Creek children enjoyed a Halloween party. That and more in this week’s dispatches from history.
Washington County
Election 2024: Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District initial results
The only contested race in the Tualatin Soil and Water District, Zone 1, between Jerry Ward and Elaine M Stewart, shows Stewart winning with 64.8% to Ward’s 34.4%. Meanwhile, Gales Creek’s own Eldon Jossi has the support of 108,223 voters (so far) in his uncontested reelection bid.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office, county police departments condemn political violence
Washington County law enforcement agencies, including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving Gales Creek, have issued a joint statement affirming their support for peaceful assembly as the election deadline nears, while condemning political violence.
Vote by 8 p.m. today to have your ballot counted
Registered voters who want to have a say in their choice of local, state, and federal candidates and measures must vote by 8 p.m. Tuesday to have their ballot counted.
As of 10:30 a.m., more than 53% of Washington County voters had returned their ballot.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 30, 1924
One hundred years ago, Gales Creek voters would gather at Sargent’s Hall to cast their vote. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Nearly one third of Washington County registered voters have returned a ballot
With less than a week to go before the polls close for the November 2024 election, almost a third of registered voters in Washington County have already returned their ballot.
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Feedback on proposed CPO program changes sought by Washington County
Launched in the 1970s as a way for communities to provide feedback to the county on a community by community basis, largely in regards to Oregon’s land use planning system, the program has grown over the years. Now, the county wants to overhaul the program, and is looking for feedback in a survey and two listening sessions.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 23, 1924
In 1924, the world was quickly shrinking, as a Gales Creek-area couple noted they were receiving radio programs from Kansas City, Mo. and Canada.
Ballots for Nov. 5 election mailed
Ballots for the Nov. 5 election were mailed to Washington County Voters Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Washington County Elections Division said in a press release.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 16, 1924
A Hillsboro man died a century ago while working for the Gales Creek Logging company after a two-ton piece of machinery fell on him.
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