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Pacific University junior holds recital at Taylor-Meade Sydney Timm performed 11 pieces in Italian, German, and English — then surprised her grandmother with a birthday sing-along.

Sydney Timm performed 11 pieces in Italian, German, and English — then surprised her grandmother with a birthday sing-along.

10.03.2026 20:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
21st and Main intersection becoming 4-way stop Wednesday The intersection at 21st Avenue and Main Street will become a 4-way stop starting Wednesday. New stop signs will have orange flags for visibility.

The intersection at 21st Avenue and Main Street will become a 4-way stop starting Wednesday. New stop signs will have orange flags for visibility.

09.03.2026 19:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Banks' Mahoney, Bartholomew honored as Rotary Youth Citizens of the Month A Banks High School senior and a Banks Middle School eighth grader are the latest Youth Citizens of the Month from the Rotary Club of Forest Grove.

A Banks High School senior and a Banks Middle School eighth grader are the latest Youth Citizens of the Month from the Rotary Club of Forest Grove.

09.03.2026 15:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
After walkouts, budget woes and tensions over Trump, Oregon lawmakers wrap for 2026 session The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state

The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state

07.03.2026 21:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Forest Grove News: House fire, pool closing, your neighbor is running for office| March 6, 2026 A house fire displaces three on A Street, the Aquatic Center is closing for months of upgrades, and here are the candidates running in the May 2026 primary election.

A house fire displaces three on A Street, the Aquatic Center is closing for months of upgrades, and here are the candidates running in the May 2026 primary election.

07.03.2026 03:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr. The embattled industrial tycoon (and former owner of the Forest Grove News-Times) now faces a $13.9 million penalty from the Oregon Department of State Lands for failure to fill a gaping hole in the ...

The embattled industrial tycoon (and former owner of the Forest Grove News-Times) now faces a $13.9 million penalty from the Oregon Department of State Lands for failure to fill a gaping hole in the floor of the Willamette River.
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07.03.2026 02:06 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Forest Grove Aquatic Center closing in March for upgrades The pool will close March 16 through early June for pool deck replacement, locker room updates, and plumbing upgrades — the second consecutive spring shutdown for the aquatic center.

The pool will close March 16 through early June for pool deck replacement, locker room updates, and plumbing upgrades — the second consecutive spring shutdown for the aquatic center.

07.03.2026 00:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Sen. Wyden to hold town hall in Hillsboro March 14 U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold a Washington County town hall on Saturday, March 14, at Century High School in Hillsboro.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold a Washington County town hall on Saturday, March 14, at Century High School in Hillsboro.

06.03.2026 22:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Column | 1976 in Forest Grove: The dream of the Gay Nineties was alive in Forest Grove A sinister villain, a parade, a fiddling contest and more marked the gay nineties shindig every year in Forest Grove. Meanwhile in Gales Creek, a historic review and a Sahnow is honored.

A sinister villain, a parade, a fiddling contest and more marked the gay nineties shindig every year in Forest Grove. Meanwhile in Gales Creek, a historic review and a Sahnow is honored.

06.03.2026 22:11 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Column | Forest Grove Police Stats for February 2026 In the month of February 2026, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,570 calls total, with an average of 56 calls per day. This and more in the stats for the second month of the year.

In the month of February 2026, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,570 calls total, with an average of 56 calls per day. This and more in the stats for the second month of the year.

06.03.2026 21:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rep. Bonamici to hold town hall meeting in Hillsboro March 9 Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will hold four town hall meetings across Oregon’s First Congressional District in March, including one in Hillsboro.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will hold four town hall meetings across Oregon’s First Congressional District in March, including one in Hillsboro.

03.03.2026 20:31 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk Once signed into law, Senate Bill 1599 would move date Oregonians can vote on gas tax and transportation fee hikes

Once signed into law, Senate Bill 1599 would move date Oregonians can vote on gas tax and transportation fee hikes

03.03.2026 03:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
House fire displaces three residents on A Street Two residents were treated for smoke inhalation and three people were displaced after a fire broke out on the second floor of a home on A Street Sunday evening.

Two residents were treated for smoke inhalation and three people were displaced after a fire broke out on the second floor of a home on A Street Sunday evening.

02.03.2026 04:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Forest Grove News: New taproom and food hall coming and more | February 27, 2026 This week: The tale of Dinky-Poo the cat, Tillamook Forest Center reopens March 4 for 20th anniversary season, Forage Grove opening and more.

This week: The tale of Dinky-Poo the cat, Tillamook Forest Center reopens March 4 for 20th anniversary season, Forage Grove opening and more. www.newsinthegrove.com/forest-grove...

28.02.2026 00:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pelagic Brewing, Comida KIN launch Forage Grove food hall Alpacas, live music, tastings and food specials will mark the ribbon cutting of Forage Grove, a new food hall and taproom created from the combined efforts of Pelagic Brewing and Comida KIN.

Alpacas, live music, tastings and food specials will mark the ribbon cutting of Forage Grove, a new food hall and taproom created from the combined efforts of Pelagic Brewing and Comida KIN.

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28.02.2026 00:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Column | 1976 in Forest Grove: The tale of Dinky-Poo the cat In 1976, Dinky-Poo marched into multiple businesses on A Street, winning the hearts — and some irritation — of local business owners.

In 1976, Dinky-Poo marched into multiple businesses on A Street, winning the hearts — and some irritation — of local business owners.

26.02.2026 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Week in Forest Grove — Feb. 25 – Mar. 4 More than 60 events this week: FGHS Viking Theatre continues The Diary of Anne Frank, the community Seed Swap returns, the Marketing for Growth conference comes to Pacific University, and live music fills the calendar.

More than 60 events this week: FGHS Viking Theatre continues The Diary of Anne Frank, the community Seed Swap returns, the Marketing for Growth conference comes to Pacific University, and live music fills the calendar.

25.02.2026 17:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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House fire near Banks closes Highway 47 for nearly two hours An abandoned house was destroyed by fire near Banks on Tuesday evening, closing a mile-long stretch of the highway for nearly two hours.

An abandoned house was destroyed by fire near Banks on Tuesday evening, closing a mile-long stretch of the highway for nearly two hours.

25.02.2026 05:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Highway 47 closed for fire between Banks and Forest Grove Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said a structure fire near Highway 47 has resulted in a highway closure between Greenville Road and Dierickx Road.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said a structure fire near Highway 47 has resulted in a highway closure between Greenville Road and Dierickx Road.

25.02.2026 03:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Forest Grove News: Fire damages trailer at Clean Water Services facility and more | February 20, 2026 This week: Fire damages trailer at Clean Water Services facility in Forest Grove, Rotary Club honors five area students, and parking fees coming to Banks-Vernonia State Trail.

This week: Fire damages trailer at Clean Water Services facility in Forest Grove, Rotary Club honors five area students, and parking fees coming to Banks-Vernonia State Trail.

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21.02.2026 03:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Parking fees coming to Banks-Vernonia State Trail starting March 30 Only the Banks Trailhead will require a $10 parking permit when 22 Oregon state parks begin charging on March 30.

Only the Banks Trailhead will require a $10 parking permit when 22 Oregon state parks begin charging on March 30. Click to read now.

21.02.2026 01:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oregon health officials declare measles outbreak with five confirmed cases State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority launched a wastewater dashboard to monitor spread.

State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority launched a wastewater dashboard to monitor spread. Click to read now.

20.02.2026 22:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oregon Senate Republicans end one-day walkout ahead of transportation referendum vote Republicans who didn't attend a Senate floor session on Wednesday, delaying a vote on many bills, returned Thursday.

Republicans who didn't attend a Senate floor session on Wednesday, delaying a vote on many bills, returned Thursday. Click to read now.

20.02.2026 14:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Fire damages trailer at Clean Water Services facility in Forest Grove No one was injured after a contractor’s construction trailer was damaged by fire at the Clean Water Services facility on Fern Hill Road on Wednesday evening.

No one was injured after a contractor’s construction trailer was damaged by fire at the Clean Water Services facility on Fern Hill Road on Wednesday evening. Click to read now.

20.02.2026 00:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Oregon Republicans walk out of Senate ahead of vote on transportation referendum Republicans last staged a quorum-denying walkout in 2023, protesting legislation on abortion access and preventing gun violence

Republicans last staged a quorum-denying walkout in 2023, protesting legislation on abortion access and preventing gun violence Click to read now.

19.02.2026 20:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Power outages leave hundreds without power in Gales Creek, Banks area Ice and snow knocked out power to hundreds of rural residents. While many have seen service restored, PGE estimates restoration by noon Thursday for dozens more.

Ice and snow knocked out power to hundreds of rural residents. While many have seen service restored, PGE estimates restoration by noon Thursday for dozens more. Click to read now.

19.02.2026 16:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Column | 1976 in Forest Grove: City Council bans orange building Bonanza in Gales Creek gets an expansion. Copeland reps leave a city council meeting, furious that their trademark orange building has been banned and more in the news of the 1970s!

Bonanza in Gales Creek gets an expansion. Copeland reps leave a city council meeting, furious that their trademark orange building has been banned and more in the news of the 1970s! Click to read now.

19.02.2026 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Forest Grove school buses on snow routes Thursday Several bus routes are on snow routes Thursday morning due to weather conditions.

Several bus routes are on snow routes Thursday morning due to weather conditions. Click to read now.

19.02.2026 13:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Highway 6 closed near milepost 36 due to winter conditions ODOT reports winter conditions have closed Highway 6, less than 30 minutes after Highway 26 was shut down near the Timber Junction.

ODOT reports winter conditions have closed Highway 6, less than 30 minutes after Highway 26 was shut down near the Timber Junction. Click to read now.

18.02.2026 22:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Week in Forest Grove — Feb. 18–25 Live music at Grand Lodge, Zesti, and Bullets — plus National Margarita Day, FGHS basketball vs. Newberg, Bingo for Grad Night, and 48 more events in this mid -week events roundup for subscribers.

Live music at Grand Lodge, Zesti, and Bullets — plus National Margarita Day, FGHS basketball vs. Newberg, Bingo for Grad Night, and 48 more events in this mid -week events roundup for subscribers. Click to read now.

18.02.2026 18:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0