Washington County law enforcement agencies, including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving Gales Creek, have issued a joint statement affirming their support for peaceful assembly as the election deadline nears, while condemning political violence.
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Oregon’s Gov. Kotek warns against election violence, would deploy National Guard if needed
Gov. Tina Kotek issued a reminder against election violence on Tuesday, saying any attempts to undermine the election will be stopped.
Vote by 8 p.m. today to have your ballot counted
Registered voters who want to have a say in their choice of local, state, and federal candidates and measures must vote by 8 p.m. Tuesday to have their ballot counted.
As of 10:30 a.m., more than 53% of Washington County voters had returned their ballot.
Stringtown Road reopens after three-month closure
Stringtown Road reopened early after a three-month closure to replace a bridge with a culvert over Prickett Creek, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 30, 1924
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.
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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Inmate dies at South Fork Forest Camp, Oregon DOC says
An inmate at South Fork Forest Camp in the Tillamook Forest died Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Corrections announced Wednesday.
New fire alarm system being installed at Gales Creek School
As of Thursday, Oct. 24, district contractors with GB Manchester, Inc were climbing into the century-old Jennie Ranes building and the newer main school building after school had let out for the day, installing parts of a $138,298 fire alarm system.
From the newsroom: How we’re covering the 2024 election
What do pizza, politics, and sleep deprivation have in common? Find out in this behind-the-scenes look at how your friendly neighborhood journalist will be covering Tuesday night and beyond.
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.
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