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May 17, 2022
Forest Grove News-Times - News
WCSO: Body found in Willamette River that of Ralph Brown
An autopsy confirmed remains found in a vehicle on Friday, May 13, were those of the well-known Cornelius resident.
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Incumbents win Metro council, auditor seats
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe elected regional government in the Portland area is the only one of its kind in the country. -
Incumbents cruise in Westside legislative primaries
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsUnofficial results in the May 17 primary election were reported just after 8 p.m. -
Washington County voters uphold ban on flavored tobacco
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsCounty commissioners banned the products before Plaid Pantry pushed the issue on the ballot. -
Adams-Wannberg wins race for Washington County auditor
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsJohn Hutzler has held the post for 12 years, but he's well behind in Tuesday's election results. -
Washington County voters increase funding for Sheriff's Office
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsTwo-thirds of voters in the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District voted in favor of a property tax increase. -
WashCo Chair Harrington has early lead over challenger
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsDespite her campaign being dogged by an internal investigation, Harrington has a comfortable lead in early… -
Incumbent Kevin Barton sees clear lead in WashCo DA election
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsVoters appear to be on their way to reelecting WashCo District Attorney Kevin Barton, who has over 56% of… -
Forest Grovers pass funding for fire, police, parks and library
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe new levy would contribute over $4 million per year, or about 14% of the city's general fund. -
Pam Treece and Jerry Willey handily win re-election
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsBoth incumbents coasted to the May primary to win second terms on the Washington County Board of… -
Forest Grove Police Log: 'Intruders' turn out to be roommates
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe Forest Grove Police Department reports on calls for service from April 22-28, 2022. -
Primary is end of beginning of 2022 election
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsFormer Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) iwill start running for governor backed by $1.75 million in… -
Oregon International Air Show takes flight this weekend
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe event returns to the Hillsboro Airport for the first time since 2018, with an all-female lineup. -
Oregon leaders worried by mega-drought fire season
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe sustained dry periods make trees and other vegetation more likely to ignite if hit by lighting or human… -
Investigators believe Ralph Brown's vehicle found
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsUPDATE: The Washington County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found in the vehicle in the Willamette… -
Political notebook: Schrader trouble, Kristof cash, more
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsPolitical moves continue as the May 17 primary election voting deadline nears. -
Salary review speaks to philosophical rift on WashCo board
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsOne commissioner is staying part-time and lower-paid, while the others say the expanded roles and pay are… -
Oregon abortion advocates expect rise in patients, threats
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to an abortion after… -
Oregon concedes housing love-letter ban is unconstitutional
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsState attorney general's office agrees to pay Realtors $64,000 for costs in fighting legislation seeking to… -
Washington County's proposed budget shows $30M shortfall
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe county says the pandemic hit revenues, and it's working to recalibrate its spending in order to address… -
Forest Grove, Cornelius ready for summer reading
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsBoth libraries are aiming to reach more than 1,000 young readers through summer reading programs -
Spirit Mountain funds Oregon inmates working in prison gardens
Forest Grove News-Times - News$7,500 grant restarts nonprofit Lettuce Grow's programs in correctional facilities whose participants have… -
Primary vote counting could drag into June
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsA new Oregon law allows mail-in votes to be counted if they arrive at election offices a week after the May… -
Forest Grove to pay residents with electric vehicles $500
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe city will take advantage of state funding to incentivize Forest Grovers to ditch the gas pump. -
WashCo Commissioner Willey is coasting to Election Day
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsHe has no challenger for his District 4 seat, so he's suspended fundraising for his campaign and given some… -
FGSD administrators want to reinstate officer on campus
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsIn July 2021, the school board voted to not renew its contract with Forest Grove police for a school resource… -
Nonprofit's event space embroils Oregon gubernatorial candidates
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsAttorney general says tax-exempt group typically can provide venue for in-kind contributions, as long as… -
ODOT to replace West Fork Dairy Creek Bridge
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsWork to replace the bridge, which is more than 80 years old, will prompt a highway closure starting May 16. -
Forest Grove hosts unofficial first scavenger hunt
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsParticipants will pick up clues at the Old Train Station Museum starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. -
Challenger has outraised incumbent in WashCo chair race
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsWere it not for tens of thousands in her own money, Kathryn Harrington would be far behind challenger Beach… -
Oregon's child care desert will take more than money to fix
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsMany Washington County families are on waitlists for spots in pre-K and other child care programs. -
Q&A: Washington County DA, challenger answer burning questions
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsKevin Barton and Brian Decker responded to a questionnaire ahead of the May 17 election. -
Q&A: Washington County commission candidates in their own words
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsMay 17 election hopefuls respond to a short questionnaire from Pamplin Media Group. -
Growing pains felt on Washington County Board of Commissioners
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsWashington County becoming more diverse and more blue has led to the first Democratic majority on the board… -
Forest Grove students open for business
Forest Grove News-Times - News'The Vik Shop' sells Forest Grove-specific merchandise and school-day essentials. -
Adelante Mujeres asking for votes for $25,000 grant
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsThe funds would help over 100 families and farmers through both education and farmland. -
Banks voters recall fire district board president
Forest Grove News-Times - NewsOfficial results how 51.1% of voters chose to recall Mark Schmidlin. Ed Ewing will keep his seat.
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Governor: Kotek, Drazan jump to early leads
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Oregon Trail Rally returns to Portland May 20-22
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Abortion bombshell rocks political world
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Freelance journalist faces five bias crime charges
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Primary voting heats up one week before election
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Primary vote counting could drag into June
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Main takeaways from KOIN, Pamplin Oregon GOP governor's debate
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President Biden to visit Portland area next week
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Weeks before primary, 'undecided' leads GOP governor's race
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Wyden, Merkley vote to confirm Jackson for Supreme Court
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Internment remembered on 80th anniversary
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Oregon Zoo welcomes first condor chick of 2022
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Where to see cherry blossoms locally
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Is serving in the Oregon Legislature a rich man's game?
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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health to revise COVID-19 workplace…
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Five ways to help Ukraine's hospitals and health workers
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Deadline finally here for emergency rental assistance
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March Madness expected to have $3.7 million impact in Portland
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