A map showing the status, as of Sunday, July 12, or Oregon’s counties and their phases. Photo: Oregon Health Authority WASHINGTON COUNTY – With case counts rising in Oregon, the tri-county region (Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas Counties) won’t be entering phase 2 of Governor Kate Brown’s reopening Oregon plan under current[Read More…]
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Sheriff’s Office responds to Gales Creek residence over dispute involving gun
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a dispute between neighbors where one person pulled a gun on another Friday evening near Highway 6 and the Lyda Drive area. “It appears our investigators are currently seeking[Read More…]
DMV launches additional online services
Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON – The Oregon DMV says they have completed a multi-year computer replacement project on Monday, July 6, enabling the agency to offer more services online than before. It’s a timely upgrade, with Oregonians facing difficulties in getting service at DMV due to measures set in[Read More…]
Fire season begins statewide
ODF offices in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Fire season began July 1 for the Gales Creek area beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July 6, the rest of the state’s ODF protected lands have followed suit, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. ODF’s Southwest Oregon[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: July 9 – July 15, 1931
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]
Where to watch fireworks on the 4th of July
Fireworks from a past fireworks show in Forest Grove. Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue With firework displays being cancelled left and right, many readers are left wondering where to watch fireworks on July 4. For those in Gales Creek hoping to watch a show, the news is good. This[Read More…]
Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency
Oregon governor Kate Brown speaks at a press conference the afternoon of March 16, 2020. Dave Killen/The Oregonian This article was originally published by the Oregonian/OregonLive, one of more than a dozen news organizations throughout the state sharing their coverage of the novel coronavirus outbreak to help inform Oregonians about[Read More…]
Region to officially enter fire season July 1
A Forest Grove Fire & Rescue vehicle stationed at the Gales Creek Fire Station. Photo: Chas Hundley NW OREGON – The Oregon Department of Forestry announced that the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association region, which includes much of the regions of Gales Creek, Buxton, Timber, Manning, and the Tillamook State[Read More…]
Gov. Brown issues statewide mandatory mask order
A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Beginning Wednesday, July 1, everyone in Oregon will be required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. Previously, a mandatory face covering rule had been issued for eight counties — including Washington County — as the state grappled with[Read More…]
B Street will close in Forest Grove beginning July 6 for bridge replacement
The planned detour for the B Street Naylor Creek bridge replacement project beginning July 6. Photo: Washington Co. LUT FOREST GROVE – Gales Creek area commuters may be impacted by a planned closure of B Street between Stringtown Road and the Gales Creek bridge near Forest Grove beginning Monday, July[Read More…]
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