Fern Hill Road reopens after car drives into flood and gate closure
Fern Hill Road has reopened, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said Tuesday.
Closed since Friday after floodwaters overtook the roadway and a driver and their car became trapped in floodwaters, needing rescue, it was the second such closure this rainy season.
History in the Grove: December 25, 1924
A century ago, it was Christmas in 1924, and city leaders were pushing for the construction of a National Guard armory in Forest Grove.
Bi-Mart is open for business
"Come on in, shop with us and support our local business," said Forest Grove Bi-Mart Assistant Manager Will Gresens. He and several other staff were working to clean a clogged storm drain, which had flooded the bay where the exterior fire had started.
Driver strands self after driving into floodwaters on Fern Hill Road
A motorist drove their vehicle into the flooded roadway before county crews could put the gates up on Fern Hill Road and ended up in need of rescue. Fern Hill Road is now closed.
Exterior fire at Bi-Mart extinguished by Forest Grove Fire & Rescue
A fire at the Forest Grove Bi-Mart Thursday night was contained to the exterior of the building, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.
Fern Hill Road is closed due to flooding
For the first time this season, the gates at Fern Hill Road are up, blocking access to a popular route for Forest Grove commuters trying to get to the east side of the county.
History in the Grove: December 18, 1924
Congregationalists come to the aid of Pacific University, pledging $30,000 to defray the school's expenses. This and more in the news of a century ago in Forest Grove.
History in the Grove: December 11, 1924
What did Forest Grove firefighters do to raise funds for firefighting in 1924? They danced. This and more in the news of a century ago in Forest Grove.
History in the Grove: November 20, 1924
November 20, 1924 in Forest Grove: an armory is proposed, a reader considers how best to name Forest Grove streets, and preparations for a "quiet" Thanksgiving are underway.
October 22 Forest Grove School Board report
Homecoming, school security, Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) and local benchmarks and more were discussed at Tuesday's Forest Grove School District board meeting.
