An upcoming event hosted by the Banks Public Library will see Anne Berblinger of Gales Meadow Farm joining forces with Forest Grove’s Charlene Murdock, of Foodways at Nana Cardoon, for a hands-on class on harvesting and saving heirloom seeds.
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What’s happening this weekend (and beyond) in Gales Creek, January 5 2024
Catch live music at two venues this weekend and next in Gales Creek.
Forest Grove School District sets search timeline for new superintendent
On July 1, 2024, a new superintendent will have their first day on the job, leading the administration of schools in Gales Creek, Dilley, Cornelius, and Forest Grove. But before that, a series of interviews, outreach, meetings, and more will be held to find the next Forest Grove School District superintendent.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 3, 1924
In 1924, Gales Creek started off strong with yet another moonshine still being raided near Soda Springs Road. This and more in the news clips from one century ago. (No subscription required for this one-Happy New Year!)
Oregon needs more money to fight big wildfires. Who should pay for it?
Two senators aim to boost funding to the state’s firefighting efforts, one funded by the public, the other by timber companies.
Dozens of guided hikes at state parks will ring in the New Year
Dozens of free hikes sponsored by Oregon State Parks are on the books to ring in the new year.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 27, 1923
In 1923, oats led the way in rural Washington County, while filberts were a growing market. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Timber Road landslide repair scheduled to begin in summer of 2024, finish by year’s end
Washington County Land Use and Transportation has selected a repair method for the Timber Road landslide and expects to begin work in the summer of 2024, with a planned completion date at the end of 2024.
Clean Water Services says most work at Balm Grove is complete
In a brief update issued Friday, Clean Water Services said that the bulk of their work at Balm Grove was complete, but work would continue to “ensure our engineered log jams and other project elements are working,” the agency said.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 13, 1923
Mole trappers will pool their mole skins countywide to sell as a lot, the Gales Creek Cemetery puts out a bid for water infrastructure, and more from a century ago in western Washington County.