Hayward may be a tiny community with a cemetery and a handful of homes, farms, and a cemetery today. But in 1923, it had a hotel, a school, and by November 29, 1923, a sidewalk.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 15, 1923
One hundred years ago, work began on the first water system in Banks right before Thanksgiving.
County Elections Division talks transparency, staffing in advance of 2024 elections
With just under one year before the big 2024 election, we asked the Washington County Elections Division how they reduce errors in the electoral process, and talked about staff safety, transparency.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 1 and 8, 1923
It’s a double feature this week! One hundred years ago, Banks took their first steps to building a municipal water system and bringing electricity to what was then the newest incorporated city in Washington County, and in Gales Creek, we’ve got news about three people named Bill.
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event
The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district’s efforts in rural Washington County.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 18, 1923
The comings and goings of people in Banks, Kansas City and more fill this snapshot of life from 1923.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 11, 1923
100 years ago, someone lost their Nash wire wheel “with tire and cover” between Forest Grove, Banks, and Timber.
Was it ever found? Could it still be out there?
Massey to lead the Washington County Sheriff’s Office beginning December 1
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be lead by Undersheriff Caprice Massey come December 1, the Washington County Board of Commissioners confirmed during their October 3 board meeting.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 4, 1923
Did you know Gales Creek (the community, not the creek) was home to a fish hatchery in 1923? A hatchery on Clear Creek supplied fish to area streams.
County to promote advisory boards and commissions at Oct. 19 open house
Ever wondered who decides when to lay fresh gravel on Pongratz Road? Or who makes recommendations on what happens to the Washington Co. fairgrounds? Find out more at the first Boards & Commissions Fall Open House October 19.