A 2018 fire torched about 25 acres on Timmerman and Shearer Hill Roads in Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown joined the governors of nine other states in signing a proclamation declaring May 2019 wildfire awareness month. The Department of Forestry said Oregonians were responsible[Read More…]
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Balm Grove property open house Wednesday, May 1
The old Balm Grove Tavern. Photo: Chas Hundley BALM GROVE – An open house hosted by Clean Water Services at the Balm Grove property will be held Wednesday, May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature walking tours, light refreshments, and information about the water agency’s plans[Read More…]
Forest Grove School District to close May 8 amid education funding walkouts
The Forest Grove High School. Photo: Brenda Schaffer FOREST GROVE – The Oregon Education Association has asked teachers across the state of Oregon to join a walkout on May 8 to demand more significant education funding for public schools and community colleges, with some school districts closing due to anticipated[Read More…]
Prepare for wildfire season at community gathering Thursday, April 25
The Shearer Hill Fire in 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley. GALES CREEK – Wildfire season is nearly upon the Gales Creek Valley and surrounding Tillamook Forest, and the Gales Creek Neighborhood Watch wants you to learn how to prepare your home at a community gathering at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April[Read More…]
For May special elections, voter registration deadline looms
A ballot drop box at the Forest Grove City Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of contenders have thrown their hat into the ring to lead, represent, and hold positions of authority in local school and fire boards that will define where the tax dollars of voters go[Read More…]
In Oregon, gas prices rise – and will likely climb higher
Prices at the Forest Grove Chevron sit at $3.33. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Gas prices in the 97116 and 97117 area codes are just three cents higher than the Oregon state average, according to AAA Oregon-Idaho, which sounds like good news, but the price of gas also rose during[Read More…]
Wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28
Photo provided by ODF TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – A wildflower and butterfly sketching workshop hosted by Seaside-based artist, educator and forager Dorota Haber-Lehigh is coming to the Tillamook Forest Center Sunday, April 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop, intended for participants ages 12 to adult, requires registration and[Read More…]
Column | Gales Creek Gatherings: Balm Grove and CPO 13
The Balm Grove Tavern. Photo: Chas Hundley COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ORGANIZATION – 13 The first ever CPO 13 Potluck meeting was attended by about a dozen community members. At an event with food and Balm Grove slated to be the hot topic, this was a meager attendance. Per usual, we[Read More…]
Easter events in far Western Washington County
The Gales Creek Church of God. Photo: Chas Hundley Gales Creek Gales Creek Church of God Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Service, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 19: Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: 8 a.m. Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. light breakfast, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Location: 9170[Read More…]
Art of the Story: 15th annual storytelling event returns to Washington County
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – The 15th Annual Storytelling Festival “Art of the Story” takes place across Washington County libraries, schools, cultural, senior and recreational sites April 27 – May 4. This year’s festival includes 14 events focusing on a variety of storytelling formats and presentations[Read More…]
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