Serving the communities of Gales Creek, Glenwood, and Hillside.
WEBDispatches from history: Western Washington County September 4, 1924. “This may save someone else from being killed.”. A century ago, a Gales Creek man was hunting near Timber when he saw what he thought were the eyes of a cougar gleaming in the darkness. He fired his gun, and World War 1 veteran Arthur Weston, holding a small flashlight ...
A brief history of Oregon’s vote-by-mail system
WEBOct 12, 2020 · A little more than 1 million eligible voters voted on Measure 60. The history of Oregon’s vote-by-mail system, however, goes back in time much further than 1998, according to a document on the Oregon Secretary of State’s website detailing the program’s history. In 1981, Oregon approved a vote-by-mail (VBM) test for local elections.
Gales Creek Campground closing early for the season
WEBThe Gales Creek Campground is closing early for the season to allow for the installation of new culverts and a road widening project at the popular campground on the eastern edge of the Tillamook State Forest on upper Gales Creek. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, the campground will close September 3, and won’t open again until ...
Forest Grove Farmers Market season opens May 1
WEBThe Forest Grove Farmers Market begins for the season Wednesday, May 1 in downtown Forest Grove on Main Street from 4 to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., the farmers market, run by the nonprofit Adelante Mujeres will be held on Main Street, which is closed to vehicle traffic and usually packed with local visitors, families, and …
Highway 6 is closed after a fatal crash in Tillamook County
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Highway 6 is closed east of Tillamook due to a fatal crash, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office said Friday morning. According to a social media post made just before 8 a.m., the sheriff’s office confirmed that two vehicles appeared to be involved, a car and a semi. The crash was near milepost 12 on the Wilson River Highway. Oregon State ...
Balm Grove Dam removal project to begin in August
WEBAug 11, 2022 · Preparations to remove the Balm Grove Dam will begin this month, the Tualatin River Watershed Council announced Tuesday. The news comes after the county board of commissioners awarded the contract to remove the dam and complete adjacent work to Biohabitats, Inc in late July.. Clean Water Services, Biohabitats, Inc, and Altap Restoration LLC are the main agencies and businesses who will ...
The primaries: A look at George Kiepke, candidate for Oregon …
WEBApr 13, 2020 · That means Kiepke, 68, a former Clatsop County commissioner and Oregon Rural Economic Development Council member, and his opponent for House District 32, Debbie Boothe-Schmidt (D-Astoria), a trial assistant, aren’t able to conduct a traditional campaign. For them, for the foreseeable future, there will …
Smokehouse Chicken & Guns opens in Gales Creek
WEBBefore that, he’d run a lauded food cart in Portland under the name Chicken & Guns, serving Latin-inspired chicken and potatoes. He’d originally planned a grand opening in late spring of 2022, but the care taken in bringing his vision to life took a little longer, and the effort is evident in the cohesive décor, menu, and …
Serving the communities of Gales Creek, Glenwood, and Hillside.
WEBAug 7, 2024 · A Cherry Grove area fire, cause still unknown, was burning near Hagg Lake, sending a column of smoke visible from Gaston and surrounding areas into already hazy skies.
PHOTOS: The Cherry Grove wildfire - Gales Creek Journal
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Stefan Myers, acting as a Gaston Rural Fire District spokesperson in his capacity as a trained Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue public information officer gave an update around 5:30 p.m. Thursday as the fire crept closer to Cherry Grove. Noting that the fire was called in around 11 a.m. Thursday, Myers said the …