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 ...
Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties. Washington County has a new circuit court judge as of last week, following the appointment of Hafez Daraee, replacing retired Judge Beth Roberts, who left the office in September of last year. “Hafez Daraee’s exceptional courtroom skills and dedication to public service make him an ...
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
WEBOregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday. Senate Bill 1541 created a 16th Washington County Circuit Court position, up from 15, and added a seat in Clackamas and Jackson Counties, too. The bill was passed during the 2024 short session.
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 prepares for spring opening
WEBMay 6, 2023 · Gales Creek Campground prepares for spring opening. by Chas Hundley on May 6, 2023. The Gales Creek Campground is scheduled to open to overnight campers Friday, May 19, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Day use and trailhead areas are already open. The popular site along Gales Creek on the eastern edge of the Tillamook State ...
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 ...
New principal to helm Dilley Elementary School
WEBJun 3, 2022 · Dilley Elementary School will get a new principal, the Forest Grove School District announced in a press release. John Allen, a Hillsboro School District principal and teacher, is no stranger to rural schools, having served as principal at HSD’s West Union Elementary School at the edge of Hillsboro and the unincorporated community of …
WCCCA unveils new emergency dispatch center - Gales Creek …
WEBMay 6, 2023 · Washington County leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, April 24 to mark the opening of a new county dispatch center. Housing the Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA) emergency dispatch center, the building, located on NE Pinefarm Court in Hillsboro, replaces an older Tanasbourne facility.
FGSD board narrows superintendent candidates from 30 to five
WEBMar 20, 2024 · FGSD board narrows superintendent candidates from 30 to five. The Forest Grove School Board whittled 30 applicants down to five for the soon-to-be-vacated position of Forest Grove School District Superintendent on Friday, March 15 during a closed executive session with their consultants, Human Capital Enterprises.
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 ...