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May 20, 2022
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Longtime Virginia Garcia employee wins lifetime achievement award
'We are all family,' says Maria Loredo. 'Every single person that walks in is somebody who knows somebody who cares.'
Oregon politics taking shape post primary
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National parties and political observers assess the results of the May 17 election.
Forest Grove Police Log: Man seen dancing with light pole
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The Forest Grove Police Department provides an accounting of calls for service from May 6-11, 2022.
Q&A: Betsy Johnson talks independent campaign for governor
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The former state senator discusses a wide range of issues, including the significance of November's election.
Former Forest Grove police officers could finally stand…
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Steven Teets' trial for a pair of second-degree misdemeanor was scheduled for Wednesday, July 20.
Johnson goes 'full-court press' in insurgent campaign
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The non-affiliated candidate for Oregon governor needs 24,000 voter signatures by Aug. 16 to make Nov. 8 ballot.
Challenger Pace concedes WashCo chair race to incumbent
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Hillsboro City Councilor Beach Pace says she doesn't have enough votes to force a November runoff.
New physical therapy clinic opens in Forest Grove
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BenchMark Physical Therapy, a chain with 20 other locations around Portland, opened at 3650 Pacific Ave.
Oregon Military Museum to reopen on Armed Forces Day
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Camp Withycombe's historic park displays honor members of six branches of service.
Washington County prepares for wildfire season
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Rains provide some room for optimism, but firefighters aren't resting on their laurels.
Public defender shortage impacting WashCo courts
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Legal experts say the problem, while exacerbated by the pandemic, stems from many compounding crises.
Washington County's website down since election night
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Officials say the problem is a hardware issue, not a cyber attack, and isn't impacting the ability to count ballots.
Washington County mourns Ralph Brown
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The yearlong search for Ralph Brown has come to a close with the discovery of his body near Newberg.
Incumbents win Metro council, auditor seats
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The elected regional government in the Portland area is the only one of its kind in the country.
WCSO: Body found in Willamette River that of Ralph Brown
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An autopsy confirmed remains found in a vehicle on Friday, May 13, were those of the well-known Cornelius resident.
Incumbents cruise in Westside legislative primaries
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Unofficial results in the May 17 primary election were reported just after 8 p.m.
Washington County voters uphold ban on flavored tobacco
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County commissioners banned the products before Plaid Pantry pushed the issue on the ballot.
Adams-Wannberg wins race for Washington County auditor
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John 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…
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Two-thirds of voters in the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District voted in favor of a property tax increase.
Forest Grovers pass funding for fire, police, parks and…
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The 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
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Both incumbents coasted to the May primary to win second terms on the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
WashCo Chair Harrington has early lead over challenger
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Despite her campaign being dogged by an internal investigation, Harrington has a comfortable lead in early results.
Incumbent Kevin Barton wins WashCo DA election
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UPDATE: Challenger Brian Decker conceded the race Tuesday night as Barton leads by more than 10 points.
Forest Grove Police Log: 'Intruders' turn out to be…
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The Forest Grove Police Department reports on calls for service from April 22-28, 2022.
Primary is end of beginning of 2022 election
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Former Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) iwill start running for governor backed by $1.75 million in contributions from Nike CEO.
Oregon International Air Show takes flight this weekend
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The 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
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The sustained dry periods make trees and other vegetation more likely to ignite if hit by lighting or human carelessness.
Investigators believe Ralph Brown's vehicle found
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UPDATE: The Washington County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found in the vehicle in the Willamette River.
Political notebook: Schrader trouble, Kristof cash, more
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Political moves continue as the May 17 primary election voting deadline nears.
Salary review speaks to philosophical rift on WashCo board
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One commissioner is staying part-time and lower-paid, while the others say the expanded roles and pay are crucial.
Oregon abortion advocates expect rise in patients, threats
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The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to an abortion after nearly 50 years.
Oregon concedes housing love-letter ban is…
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State attorney general's office agrees to pay Realtors $64,000 for costs in fighting legislation seeking to address discrimination
Washington County's proposed budget shows $30M…
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The county says the pandemic hit revenues, and it's working to recalibrate its spending in order to address the gap.
Forest Grove, Cornelius ready for summer reading
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Both libraries are aiming to reach more than 1,000 young readers through summer reading programs
Spirit Mountain funds Oregon inmates working in…
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$7,500 grant restarts nonprofit Lettuce Grow's programs in correctional facilities whose participants have reduced recidivism
Primary vote counting could drag into June
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A new Oregon law allows mail-in votes to be counted if they arrive at election offices a week after the May 17 primary.
Forest Grove to pay residents with electric…
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The city will take advantage of state funding to incentivize Forest Grovers to ditch the gas pump.
WashCo Commissioner Willey is coasting to Election…
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He has no challenger for his District 4 seat, so he's suspended fundraising for his campaign and given some to others.
FGSD administrators want to reinstate officer on…
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In July 2021, the school board voted to not renew its contract with Forest Grove police for a school resource officer.
Nonprofit's event space embroils Oregon…
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Attorney general says tax-exempt group typically can provide venue for in-kind contributions, as long as third party is hosting
ODOT to replace West Fork Dairy Creek Bridge
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Work 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
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Participants will pick up clues at the Old Train Station Museum starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Challenger has outraised incumbent in WashCo chair…
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Were it not for tens of thousands in her own money, Kathryn Harrington would be far behind challenger Beach Pace.
Oregon's child care desert will take more than…
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Many Washington County families are on waitlists for spots in pre-K and other child care programs.
Q&A: Washington County DA, challenger answer…
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Kevin Barton and Brian Decker responded to a questionnaire ahead of the May 17 election.
Q&A: Washington County commission candidates in…
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May 17 election hopefuls respond to a short questionnaire from Pamplin Media Group.
Growing pains felt on Washington County Board of…
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Washington County becoming more diverse and more blue has led to the first Democratic majority on the board in decades.
Forest Grove students open for business
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'The Vik Shop' sells Forest Grove-specific merchandise and school-day essentials.
Adelante Mujeres asking for votes for $25,000 grant
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The funds would help over 100 families and farmers through both education and farmland.
Banks voters recall fire district board president
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Official results how 51.1% of voters chose to recall Mark Schmidlin. Ed Ewing will keep his seat.
Poll: Drazan tops list of Republicans for Oregon…
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More than 25% still undecided, but former House leader emerges from 19-candidate field with 19% of sample.
Gaston Fire volunteers execute daring dog rescue
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'We were all practically in tears when we saw the dog,' recounted Lt. Lorne Vaught.
Portland Community College's OMIC director to leave
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Andrew Lattanner will leave training center at the end of May, after nearly three years as director.
Nearly $1M pours into Washington County DA race
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Challenger Decker has the backing of a local philanthropist. Incumbent Barton raised funds within his own office.
Forest Grove Police Log: Teen takes car, eludes…
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The Forest Grove Police Department describes calls for service from April 15-21, 2022.
Asian Oregonians report bias crimes, discrimination
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Recent survey finds nearly half of respondents experienced race-based harassment or threats
Democratic governor candidates participate in forum
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Party activists gather at Sunriver with ballots in the mail ahead of the May 17 primary election.
Washington County sees spike in vehicle thefts
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The communities of Hillsboro, Beaverton and Tigard have all seen increases. Washington County urban areas, too.
Opponents of WashCo tobacco ban challenge measure…
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The lawsuit says the ballot wording, created by the county, violates state law.
Forest Grove teacher named Tech Educator of the Year
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Greg Scott, who teaches at Forest Grove High School, created a computer science class in Spanish.
Entrepreneur to speak at Pacific University…
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The graduation ceremony takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Hanson Stadium.
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