It's that special time of year when families gather, eat a lot, take a moment to be grateful for what they have, and then, the next morning, spend an incredible amount of money on consumer goods and electronics they don't have, but really, really want. Or, you could go fishing, or hiking, for free.
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.
Local election offices throughout Oregon are understaffed and underfunded headed into the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to a “grim” report presented to state lawmakers Tuesday.
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.
Want to volunteer to be a firefighter in western Washington County? Both Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue have openings in their volunteer programs, and more ways to get involved this season.
Drive along Highways 47 and 26 between Banks and Buxton this month and notice heavy equipment working on the site of the proposed Salmonberry Trail? That's because the tracks are coming out.
Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It's now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.
Those looking to score a deal on a used book while aiding the efforts of the friends group supporting the Banks Public Library are in luck: The group has a book sale in the library's Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday, November 2.
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.
As part of a county-by-county tour of the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made a visit to Roy on Monday during her Washington County leg, the 33rd portion of the One Oregon Listening Tour.
