A wildfire burning in the Cherry Grove area has prompted the closure of Hagg Lake to allow for aircraft to land and draw water to fight the fire burning south of the lake.
If the state’s two largest electric utilities get what they’ve asked for, their 1.5 million customers in Oregon could pay 40% more for electricity next year than they did just three years ago.
About 5 acres of a partially cut and uncut wheat field burned Tuesday afternoon near Roy, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.
According to a press release issued Tuesday evening,
Join local public safety and government agencies, and enjoy free hot dogs and drinks courtesy of Jim's Market at Sunset Speedway for the annual National Night Out event held Tuesday, August 6 starting at 6 p.m.
Oregon's junior Senator Jeff Merkley will host a town hall for Washington County residents Monday, August 12 at 12 p.m. at the Sherwood Middle School gym.
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"The male reportedly jumped off the pier into the water, surfaced, then struggled to swim before submerging once again," the sheriff's office said, noting that deputies immediately began searching for a male in his thirties.
Would-be adult adventurers can strap on their (imaginary) sword, grab a handful of dice and prepare for a fight at the Banks Public Library. For the first time, the library is offering an introductory Dungeons & Dragons campaign geared toward adults, with two open slots available
In Oregon, nearly 15% of people who tested for COVID over the past week had the virus, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s latest data. That rate only takes into account the 1,515 tests the agency knows about – many people test at home – but it’s an indicator of viral spread and is a high rat
"With school quickly approaching, we want all students, teachers, parents, and neighbors to do their part in ensuring a safe and fun school year," writes the Washington County Sheriff's Office in this month's ASK WCSO column.
Washington County residents can hear directly from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden in a Forest Grove town hall scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 starting at 4 p.m.
