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Operating as usual
After a record high of 805 cases Thursday, Oregon reported 770 new and presumptive COVID-19 cases Friday, Nov. 6.
New record high of 805 cases reported the day prior, prompting governor to announce new restrictions on gatherings
The regional Metro agency is planning to hike tipping fees for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties to make up for losses as people throw out less garbage.
What do you think about the workshops?
This year, all workshops will be offered virtually via Zoom. The programs will also be available for free.
COVID has hit every industry, including ours. Layoffs and pay cuts are a way of life for newsrooms across the country. But the news hasn’t slowed down, and we need your help to keep covering it.
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More help on the way for local small businesses...
Small businesses are eligible for Round IV of grants, plus no-cost marketing assistance.
Oregon state Rep.-elect Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, says she's pleased to be chosen to represent House District 32, and she's ready to work with Democrats in the majority to address issues facing her constituents.
As the coastal district flips red, Rep.-elect Suzanne Weber says her constituents are 'tired of being marginalized.'
Voters appear to have signed off on a proposal to have Washington County commissioners appoint a five-member panel to set their rate of pay.
County commissioners' pay has been tied to that of circuit court judges. This measure changes that.
She will be the first ever Black American and Muslim American to serve on the Washington County Commission.
Newcomer Donna J. Gustafson gained a slight lead over incumbent Adolph "Val" Valfre Jr. as votes were counted overnight, initial results Wednesday morning show.
Newcomer Donna J. Gustafson gained a slight edge over incumbent Adolph 'Val' Valfre Jr. as votes were counted overnight Tuesday.
The defeat upends years of transportation planning and threatens the future of the Southwest Corridor MAX line that the measure would have helped finance.
Thoughts? Voters OK'd campaign finance reform, increased tobacco taxes, legalized use of psilocybin and decriminalized possession of hard drugs
Democrats appear to be holding onto their supermajorities in both houses of the Oregon Legislature.
Candidates vying for three seats on the Forest Grove City Council are in a very tight race, initial election results Tuesday night show.
Tim Rippe, Elena Uhing and Adolph 'Val' Valfre Jr. lead two other candidates in the race for three seats on the City Council.
Doris González Gómez and Angeles Godinez-Valencia appear poised to win seats on the Cornelius City Council with 41% and 35% of the vote, respectively, initial results show.
Doris González Gómez and Angeles Godinez-Valencia lead over Sujey Hernandez-Lopez in the race for two seats on the Cornelius City Council, initial results show.
Democrats are running strong in suburban "swing districts" in early election returns from Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties west of the Willamette River.
The races for House District 24 and House District 32, in more rural turf, appear closer early on election night.
Oregon's COVID-19 death toll has climbed above 700 as the state also announces 495 new cases Tuesday.
The death toll is now 701 while the case count since the pandemic began is 46,460.
Oregon's COVID-19 death toll has climbed above 700 as the state also announces 495 new cases Tuesday.
The death toll is now 701 while the case count since the pandemic began is 46,460.
North Plains will be holding a grand opening for its new veterans memorial park on Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
Local companies donated much of the design and construction work for the park, which features a 100-foot flag pole.
PCC's On-Ramp courses aim to help the unemployed, at no cost...
The Workforce Development team's programs come at no cost to the individual, thanks to CARES Act funds from Washington County.
Good journalism is at the heart of our democracy. This Election Day, help us expand our education coverage. We want to launch a podcast exploring how this school year is impacting local students. We’ve partnered with the Local Media Foundation to make it easy to donate. Contributions go directly to help us publish vital, local information.
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A Framer's Touch slates annual Festival Of Ornaments...
A Framer's Touch's annual event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15.
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Cornelius City Manager Rob Drake says city staff members are working remotely after an unnamed city employee tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
City manager Rob Drake says the unnamed employee hasn't shown symptoms. Staff are working remotely as a precaution.
Gaston High School gets creative with Homecoming activities...
The school celebrates Homecoming with a week's worth of activites, culminating with surprise honorees.
MONDAY IS THE DEADLINE. HONOR YOUR VETERAN NOW!
In honor of Veterans Day, the Pamplin Media Group will pay tribute those who served our country by publishing a “Veterans Wall of Honor” in our annual “Salute to Veterans” special section. This edition will publish on November 11 and be distributed in all 20 Pamplin Media Group weekly newspapers reaching more than 500,000 readers.
The cost to honor your veteran is $50. We wish we could offer this for free, but the cost to produce a 64-page, statewide publication is significant. This charge is only enough to cover our additional press costs to produce these pages.
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"May the excessive force be with you," wrote one Twitter user in a comment on a pre-Halloween post showing deputies dressed as Darth Vader and a stormtrooper.
The Halloween post showing deputies dressed as Darth Vader and a stormtrooper drew thousands of negative reactions.
"Doctors tell me that zero risk is not the way forward," Gov. Kate Brown said. "It can't be. Coronavirus is here, but we can be thoughtful and we can be smart about minimizing risk, so that we can live our lives as safely as possible."
But as state continues to break records for daily COVID-19 cases, the state is not out of the woods yet.
The Oregon Health Authority reported 600 new confirmed or presumptive cases had been detected in the state in its daily report Friday, Oct. 30. That set a new record for the highest number of new cases in a daily report.
After a record 575 new cases were reported Thursday, state officials reported 600 new cases Friday.
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Schools are confronting a global health crisis and the News-Times is providing resources and information to help families navigate this complicated time. We’re raising money alongside the Washington County Times and the Columbia County Spotlight on a new podcast that will explore the challenges and obstacles faced by Latino students across the state.
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City's Tom Gamble announces his retirement...
Forest Grove High and Athletic Hall of Famer calls it quits after 32 years with the City.
DEADLINE TO HONOR YOUR VETERAN IS MONDAY!
In honor of Veterans Day, the Pamplin Media Group would like to pay tribute to all who have served our country by publishing a “Veterans Wall of Honor” in our annual “Salute to Veterans” special section. This edition will publish on November 11 and be distributed in all 20 Pamplin Media Group weekly newspapers reaching more than 500,000 readers.
The cost to honor your veteran is $50. We wish we could offer this for free, but the cost to produce a 60-page, statewide publication is significant. This charge is only enough to cover our additional press costs to produce these pages.
Please email the below information along with a photo to [email protected]
Please include the following:
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We hear it every day: “These are unprecedented times.” That’s never been truer in Oregon’s classrooms, where students and teachers are grappling with a school year spent online. What extra hurdles does this put in front of some of Oregon’s most vulnerable students? We’re launching this podcast because we believe that the education of our children is critical.
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Mural a go at Forest Glen Park...
Amended image rendering approved at City Council meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 28.
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El nuevo podcast de nuestra reportera Gabby Urenda tiene como objetivo examinar el impacto que COVID-19 que está teniendo en los estudiantes latinos en los condados de Washington y Columbia. Pero no podemos lanzarlo sin su ayuda: https://www.facebook.com/donate/339684300683013/
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Check out this video from the Forest Grove boys basketball game on Friday night against Sherwood.
Video highlights from Friday night's 57-42 win for the Banks boys basketball team in their first round playoff game against Newport.
The Banks boys basketball team beat Seaside on Thursday night in overtime 54-53. Here are some scenes from that game. Video by Christopher Oertell
Short video clip of the Banks girls basketball game on Thursday night in their 51-30 win over Seaside.
Video clip from Friday night's Vikings boys basketball loss to the Bowman.
PORTLAND'S MOST EXCITING CHRISTMAS CONCERT! Celebrate the season with Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and experience one of the Northwest's most exciting holiday traditions. The Aaron Meyer Band will have your spirits soaring with Aaron's upbeat twist on holiday favorites, performed by some of the finest musicians from around the country. Four shows in Portland, Dec 20, 21 & 22. Purchase your tickets now at... https://www.aaronmeyer.com/schedule/2018/139/18th-annual-aaron-meyer-holiday-concert-series/tickets
Go Vikings! It's the FGHS Homecoming parade.
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, June 22nd - June 24th. Engage in the experience of this year’s special exhibit - Layers: The Evolving Art of 3D Printing. Fine art demos, 6 diverse exhibits, and eclectic live music for the whole family. Details at https://www.lakewood-center.org/pages/lakewood-Festival-Date-2018
Portugal. The Man performs at the March for Our Lives. Full story: pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/390468-281982-updating-protesters-gather-for-march-for-our-lives
Forest Grove High School students escorted Veterans and their families into the gym during an assembly on Thursday.
Trick or Treaters in front of the News-Times office.
Video from Friday's Homecoming Parade around B Street and 26th Ave. in Forest Grove.
Video from Friday's Homecoming Parade through Downtown Forest Grove.
Video from Friday's Homecoming Parade through Downtown Forest Grove.
Homecoming!
TIME TO BE INSPIRED! Introducing the Pamplin Media Group's Amazing Kid honorees of 2017. Read 29 inspiring stories about these Amazing Kids and the things they are doing to improve the lives of others in their community and around the world. You'll find our 72 page special section inside in this week's issue of your local Pamplin Media Group newspaper.
Work continues on Patrick Dougherty's stickwork sculpture in Orenco Woods Nature Park in Hillsboro. Take a stroll Sunday and check it out. Dougherty is guiding volunteers in the construction of seven intertwined sculptures made entirely of saplings, branches and sticks.
Rush hour in downtown Forest Grove.
Pacific Avenue is closed at Main Street for an apartment fire. Updates as we get them.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Forest Grove is turning into a winter wonderland! The snow seems to sticking, at least for now. Be careful out there, folks!
PCC Rock Creek campus remains closed while police await the arrival of bomb-sniffing dogs. "We received a call that there were several bombs that were going to go off in a very short period of time," according to Deputy Bob Ray. Check out the video.
A Zombie flash mob entertained the Trick or Treaters on Main Street tonight. #ForestGrove #flashmob #zombies #Halloween #Thriller.
Aliens invade. Beware: this video may be too spooky for some viewers.
More video of today's #standupFG protest march from News-Times reporter Stephanie Haugen.
Right now hundreds of students are walking to the Forest Grove School District administration office from Forest Grove High School in protest of what they see as racial-bias incidents on their campus. Videographer/photographer Travis Loose is capturing the action, and reporters Jill Smith and Stephanie Haugen will post a story on our website later today. Read it at fgnewstimes.com. #standupFG
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