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Oregon House passes bill to require diverse boards of directors for publicly-traded companies

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Democrats issued a news release announcing the passage of House Bill 3310A, which requires publicly-traded corporations to have a minimum number of directors who are women and members of underrepresented communities.  HB 331A is part of a concerted effort[Read More…]

Letter to the Editor: Why Kristi Wilson belongs on the PCC Board of Directors

Deanna Palm is a Hillsboro resident and a former Zone 7 PCC Director When I think of Kristi Wilson, many qualities come to mind: A tireless worker with nearly two decades of experience and public service in Washington County. A champion in advancing career opportunities for youth and adults. A[Read More…]

Police continue search for man missing from Forest Grove

Toufik “Tom” Tanous. Photo courtesy of WCSO 79-year-old Toufik “Tom” Tanous walked away from the Hawthorne House Care Facility in Forest Grove Tuesday night. The Forest Grove Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are searching for Tanous, who has Alzheimer’s. According to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office press[Read More…]

Two candidates vie for open seat in Portland Community College Zone 7 race

A voter drops off a ballot on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley Two candidates running for the Portland Community College Board of Directors open elected seat for the Zone 7 position, which encompasses far west Washington County and parts of northwestern Columbia County, have a[Read More…]

Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: April 27 – May 3, 1932

The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Editor’s note: The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley will take a short hiatus after this week’s installment. Cast of Characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her[Read More…]

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