More than $1.5 million in revenue generated from timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest in 2022 went to local districts in Gales Creek and surrounding areas in fiscal year 2022, according to data from Washington County.
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Pacific University researchers study western red cedars in Gales Creek
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County opens two Severe Weather Shelters starting Friday
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Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales
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Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties
Timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest and nearby forests generated $30.5 million for taxing districts in Washington, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties in fiscal year 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 14, 1922
A century ago in western Washington County: Snow inundates the region, the Nick C. Lilly store in Gales Creek sells, the Vernonia stagecoach through Timber can’t get through and more!
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row
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Forest Grove School District hosts flu, COVID vaccine clinic for district families Wednesday
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