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.
Washington County
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.
Washington and Clackamas counties sue Oregon Health Authority over Measure 110 funding
Officials with the two Portland-area counties worry they’ll lose millions under a new funding formula set to go into effect next year.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 9, 1924
A century ago, two acres of orchard could produce three tons of dried prunes in Gales Creek.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 2, 1924
A century ago, seasonal logging camps, complete with a camp store, opened up to support loggers in the Gales Creek region.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County September 18, 1924
A century ago, the governor came to Banks.
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