News in the Grove (Page 3)

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Play snake, learn history

We added three history clips to a snake game. You're welcome.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Nov 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Play snake, learn history

'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 threat, according to police.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Nov 2025

'Hit list' of Forest Grove High School students and staff prompts police investigation

Dance/Drill: Clackamas hosts first event of the season

Forest Grove dazzled with a Pom routine that landed the highest score at Saturday's event.

By James Healey

/ 18 Nov 2025

Dance/Drill: Clackamas hosts first event of the season

Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for Oregon agencies under $373 million deficit

As Oregon lawmakers stare down a deficit of at least $373 million over the next two years they asked all state agencies to create lists of ways to cut 5% of their legislatively approved budgets.

By Shaanth Nanguneri, Alex Baumhardt, Mia Maldonado and Julia Shumway

/ 18 Nov 2025

Lawmakers to discuss ‘painful’ cuts for Oregon agencies under $373 million deficit

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

In response to a dip in attendance attributed to immigration enforcement fears, the Forest Grove School District (FGSD) Board of Directors approved a partnership with the Hillsboro School District Tuesday morning that will allow up to 30 FGSD students to attend school virtually.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Nov 2025

Immigration enforcement fears prompt new online school option for Forest Grove students

Forest Grove News: Forest Grove declares emergency, Forest Center closing for season | November 14, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Forest Grove News: Forest Grove declares emergency, Forest Center closing for season | November 14, 2025

Oregon Department of Transportation director will retire

With new budget secured, ODOT Director Kris Strickler said it is time for new leadership.

By Mia Maldonado

/ 14 Nov 2025

Oregon Department of Transportation director will retire

2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s, Washington’s western forests

Using satellite imagery, researchers have discovered that nearly 5% of Oregon and Washington’s western forest canopy — about the size of Rhode Island — was scorched and damaged in the multi-day 2021 heat dome.

By Alex Baumhardt

/ 14 Nov 2025

2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s, Washington’s western forests

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: 'One of the largest moonshine stills ever found'

Before there was a Hagg Lake, there was a Scoggins Valley, and five denizens from there were arrested on charges of "reckless driving and possession of booze" in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: 'One of the largest moonshine stills ever found'

Rain Festival, wreaths, then Tillamook Forestry Center will close for season

Before the Tillamook Forest Center closes for the winter, visitors can head west and join the Rain Festival or take a wreath-making class.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Nov 2025

Rain Festival, wreaths, then Tillamook Forestry Center will close for season

Severe geomagnetic storm on the way; clouds could stymie aurora views

For western Oregonians hoping to catch a glimpse of the aurora, disappointment awaits. "We do not have clear skies in the forecast," the Portland office of the NWS said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Nov 2025

Severe geomagnetic storm on the way; clouds could stymie aurora views

Forest Grove declares emergency over increased ICE activity

The Forest Grove City Council declared a state of emergency Monday night because of a surge in federal immigration enforcement in Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Nov 2025

Forest Grove declares emergency over increased ICE activity