That 60’s “Nashville Country” sound is coming to Gales Creek, there’s line dancing coming soon and more in local live events and music this weekend and beyond.
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Bridge on Stringtown Road to (finally) be replaced
A project to replace a bridge on Stringtown Road over Prickett Creek is finally going to happen, and an online open house is available until March 10 to review the details and provide feedback.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 21, 1924
An oil well in Buxton? A century ago, there were hopes that the next oil rush was in Buxton and Manning. This and more in this week’s Dispatched from History.
What’s going on in Gales Creek this weekend, February 16
A roundup of the live music and other events we’ve heard about this weekend and beyond, including live music at the Smokehouse and line dancing lessons near Dilley.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 14, 1924
Our valentine to you: This week’s dispatches from history doesn’t require a subscription to read. Love, Chas.
‘Winter Weather Advisory’ issued for Wednesday evening, Thursday
It’s snowing again at higher elevations in western Washington County, and the Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a ‘Winter Weather Advisory’ for Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. and extending to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Forest Grove School District launches candidate search for new superintendent
The Forest Grove School District board met Monday evening for a special board meeting to discuss the next steps in selecting a new superintendent to lead the administration of schools in Gales Creek, Dilley, Forest Grove, and Cornelius.
Disability Rights Oregon sues Washington County alleging it fails people in mental health crises
Washington County routinely fails to meet the health needs of people in mental health emergencies by dispatching armed police officers instead of trained behavioral health teams to help people in crises, Disability Rights Oregon said in a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 7, 1924
A store in Banks goes bankrupt, a cow is killed after being smothered by a haystack near Gales Creek, and so many more snippets from exactly a century ago in rural western Washington County.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers headed to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and bills addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Here’s how to follow along.