News-Times Forest Grove

08/21/2026

The News-Times is honored to celebrate community heroes whose tireless efforts make a lasting impact. Meet Leslie Perez, an advocate helping community members navigate the legal system and access the support they need.

(FOREST GROVE) — When Leslie Perez welcomes someone seeking legal services at Adelante Mujeres, she knows many are arriving with uncertainty. As the organization’s immigration legal assistant and bilingual notary, […]

08/21/2026

The News-Times is excited to celebrate the heroes who light up our communities! Meet Mike & Debbie Duyck, who have been providing farm-fresh produce to Cornelius and beyond for 46 years.

Mike and Debbie’s Produce transcends generations (CORNELIUS) — One in sales and the other in production, Mike and Debbie Duyck co-own the family farm that has fed Cornelius and beyond […]

08/21/2026

North Plains is once again losing a city leader with the departure of City Council President Mandy Hagedorn just over three weeks after becoming the city’s acting mayor.

North Plains is once again losing a city leader with the departure of City Council President Mandy Hagedorn just over three weeks after becoming the city’s acting mayor. Hagedorn resigned […]

08/21/2026

Meet the people making a difference: Our Community Heroes section is live!

From local organizers and selfless volunteers to quiet champions doing extraordinary work, inspiring individuals across our region are working behind the scenes to lift up those around them and create lasting change.

Our special section shines a light on their stories, tireless dedication, and the heart they bring to the place we call home.

Read their stories and celebrate our local heroes: https://digital.youroregonnews.com/specialsections/Amazing-08192026/1/ https://your-link-here.com

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

Liberty High School junior quarterback Jaxson James is working hard, and is excited about this year's young Falcons team...

High school football practice started this week and, for Liberty High School, it’s the beginning of a new era. The Falcons graduated 22 seniors from last year’s team, and in […]

08/20/2026

“When we talk about the risk of psychosis, this isn’t just what we would call a bad experience while you are actually intoxicated by cannabis,” Sen. Lisa Reynolds said. “This is a long-term disability.”

Public health experts and mental health advocates working on proposals to curb cannabis use among youth Karma Clarke, a Douglas County mother, thought ma*****na was harmless in 2014 when she […]

08/20/2026

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08/20/2026

The investment is expected to create 250 manufacturing jobs and double the size of the company’s existing facility.

A biotechnology company plans to invest approximately $750 million to expand its Hillsboro manufacturing operations, a project expected to create 250 permanent jobs and double the size of the company’s […]

08/20/2026

Hops hang-on for win over Spokane in Game 2 of their six-game series. Read about it here...

For the second straight night the Hillsboro Hops built an early lead, but this time they hung on to defeat the Spokane Indians 5-2 on Wednesday night, Aug. 19, at […]