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With no long-term fix in sight for the ailing Highway 6, county leaders declared an emergency Tuesday morning, asking state leaders to seek funding to address the issues plaguing the Wilson River Highway.

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Washington County declares state of emergency over Highway 6
With no long-term fix in sight for the crumbling Highway 6, county leaders declared an emergency Tuesday morning, asking the state to address the issues plaguing the Wilson River Highway.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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In the month of December 2025, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,805 calls total. This and more in the stats for the final month of the year.

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Column | Forest Grove Police Stats for December 2025
In the month of December 2025, the Forest Grove Police Department serviced 1,805 calls total. This and more in the stats for the final month of the year.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Following the U.S. attack on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, local elected officials and Forest Grove activists responded by saying the attack was illegal.

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Protest held in Forest Grove over Venezuela operation
Following the U.S. attack on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, local elected officials and Forest Grove activists responded by saying the atta...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Highway 6 has closed again after a new crack formed in the only lane still in operation near milepost 35. The highway is expected to be closed most of Sunday.

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Highway 6 is closed again
Highway 6 has closed again after a new crack formed in the only lane still in operation near milepost 35. The highway is expected to be closed most of Sunday.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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A Gales Creek vs. Dilley rivalry blooms in the winter of 1925 over who has the best December flowers and more in snippets of life from a century ago.

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Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Poetry to ring in the new year
A Gales Creek vs. Dilley rivalry blooms in the winter of 1925 over who has the best December flowers and more in snippets of life from a century ago.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Last year’s legislative session saw a historic number of bills — more than 3,400 — introduced in at least two decades. Some made it to the finish line and just became law.

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From stronger consumer rights to harsher criminal penalties, these Oregon laws are now official
Last year’s legislative session saw a historic number of bills — more than 3,400 — introduced in at least two decades. Some made it to the finish line and just became law.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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A Cornelius man has been accused of attempting to kidnap a child from a stroller inside the Cornelius Walmart and injuring the child's father.

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Cornelius man indicted in attempted Walmart kidnapping
A Cornelius man has been accused of attempting to kidnap a child from a stroller inside the Cornelius Walmart and injuring the child's father.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Resignation, probation, diversion: A Forest Grove police officer pled guilty to official misconduct and will resign from the city's police department by court order.

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Forest Grove police officer sentenced to probation, required to resign from department
Resignation, probation, diversion: A Forest Grove police officer pled guilty to official misconduct and will resign from the city's police department by court order.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Arrests in Oregon in 2025 were almost 10 times as high as previous year.

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Oregon saw 1,100 immigration arrests in 2025
Arrests in Oregon in 2025 almost 10 times as high as previous year.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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One person was seriously injured and a dog killed in a motorhome fire in the Dilley community on Saturday.

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One person injured, dog killed in Dilley motorhome fire
One person was seriously injured and a dog killed in a motorhome fire in the Dilley community on Saturday.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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A Christmas Eve windstorm with gusts of up to 45 mph are expected on Christmas Eve, weather agencies, utility companies, and state disaster preparedness officials said Monday.

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Christmas Eve windstorm likely, area weather officials warn
A Christmas Eve windstorm with gusts of up to 45 mph are expected on Christmas Eve, weather agencies, utility companies, and state disaster preparedness officials said Monday.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Highway 6 is closed between mileposts 27 and 42 after a landslide and sunken grade made the roadway impassable. No reopening estimate has been made yet. Homes and businesses east of milepost 35 can still be accessed, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.

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Highway 6 closed after landslide, sunken grade
The Wilson River Highway is closed between mileposts 27 and 42 after a landslide and sunken grade made the roadway impassable. No reopening estimate has been made yet.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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A windstorm swept through the region overnight, knocking out power for thousands, littering roadways with debris, and closing schools in Gales Creek and Dilley.

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Power out across region after windstorm, schools in Gales Creek, Dilley cancelled
A windstorm swept through the region overnight, knocking out power for thousands, littering roadways with debris, and closing schools in Gales Creek and Dilley.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Pacific University and Willamette University are pursuing a merger. News in the Grove spoke with the presidents of each university to see what could be next.

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Pacific University eyes merger with Willamette University
Pacific University and Willamette University are pursuing a merger. News in the Grove spoke with the presidents of each university to see what could be next.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Little information about threats to students and staff at the Forest Grove High School allegedly made by other students has come to light after three weeks.

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FGHS 'hit list' remains under investigation
Little information about threats to students and staff at the Forest Grove High School allegedly made by other students has come to light after three weeks.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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For the first time this season, the gates at Fern Hill Road are up.

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Fern Hill Road is closed
For the first time this season, the gates at Fern Hill Road are up.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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While the gates are still open, traffic cameras show that Fern Hill Road is, in fact, now flooded.

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December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides, and high winds could add to the morass by toppling rain-soaked trees into power lines and across roads, local officials warned Monday.

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Flood watch, wind advisory warn of floods, downed trees
Heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides, and high winds could add to the morass by toppling rain-soaked trees into power lines and across roads, local officials warned Monday.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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More than 300 students from the Forest Grove High School left the school campus and walked nearly five-miles round trip to the flagpole east of Safeway and back to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington County.

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Hundreds of FGHS students take part in walkout to protest ICE
More than 300 students from the Forest Grove High School left the school campus and walked nearly five-miles round trip to the flagpole east of Safeway and back to protest Immigration and Customs Enfo...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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A Forest Grove police officer is facing DUII and official misconduct charges tied to an Oct. 15 incident in Forest Grove

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Forest Grove police officer charged with DUII, official misconduct
A Forest Grove police officer is facing DUII and official misconduct charges tied to an Oct. 15 incident in Forest Grove.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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A 'hit list' at the high school, events like the Gales Creek Holiday Bazaar, and much more are in this week's newsletter.

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Forest Grove News: 'Hit list' prompts investigation at high school; Gales Creek Holiday Bazaar is Saturday at school | November 21, 2025
A 'hit list' at the high school, events like the Gales Creek Holiday Bazaar, and much more are in this week's newsletter.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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The city of Forest Grove is seeking a successor to Forest Grove Police Department Chief Henry Reimann, who plans to retire when a replacement has been found.

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Forest Grove Police Chief Henry Reimann plans retirement
The city of Forest Grove is seeking a successor to Forest Grove Police Department Chief Henry Reimann, who plans to retire when a replacement has been found.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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A Forest Grove man was found guilty on November 14 on several charges stemming from his 2023 sexual assault of a child, the Washington County District Attorney's office said.

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Forest Grove man found guilty in child sex abuse case
A Forest Grove man was found guilty on November 14 on several charges stemming from his 2023 sexual assault of a child, the Washington County District Attorney's office said.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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The news can be a little grim - take a break with our weekly history column, now featuring the classic arcade game "Snake!"
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November 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Forest Grove High School officials were made aware of a list of 43 students and Forest Grove School District staff members on a "hit list," officials said. There is no active threat, according to police.

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'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation
Forest Grove High School officials were made aware of a list of 43 Forest Grove High School students and Forest Grove School District staff members on a "hit list," officials said. There is no active ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM