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.
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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.
State offers free help enrolling in health insurance to 1 million Oregonians
State officials are offering free help enrolling in insurance to 1 million Oregonians who qualify for Medicare or buy health insurance on the federal marketplace.
Gales Creek Tavern goes up for sale
The Gales Creek Tavern is for sale.
The 2,698 square foot building, inventory, and land in downtown Gales Creek are up for the taking for $725,000.
Gov. Kotek asks for second federal disaster declaration this year
Gov. Tina Kotek has appealed to the Biden administration to declare a disaster in Oregon to provide funding for ranchers, businesses and community members who suffered a historic fire season this year.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 23, 1924
In 1924, the world was quickly shrinking, as a Gales Creek-area couple noted they were receiving radio programs from Kansas City, Mo. and Canada.
October 22 Forest Grove School Board report
Homecoming, school security, Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) and local benchmarks and more were discussed at Tuesday’s Forest Grove School District board meeting.
Gales Creek’s Joyce Sauber honored by Friends of Historic Forest Grove
Gales Creek resident Joyce Sauber was honored by the Friends of Historic Forest Grove as the nonprofit’s October Volunteer of the Month.
“It was an honor to be selected,” Sauber said in a phone call with the Gales Creek Journal. “It’s a wonderful group, so it’s very wonderful to be selected,” she said.
Ballots for Nov. 5 election mailed
Ballots for the Nov. 5 election were mailed to Washington County Voters Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Washington County Elections Division said in a press release.
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