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

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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.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In response to a dip in attendance attributed to immigration enforcement fears, the Forest Grove School Board approved a partnership with the Hillsboro School District Tuesday morning that will allow up to 30 FGSD students to attend school virtually.

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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 Tue...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we've got live music, theatre, bazaar events and so much more in this week's Forest Grove news.

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Forest Grove News: Forest Grove declares emergency, Forest Center closing for season | November 14, 2025
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, we've got live music, theatre, bazaar events and so much more in this week's Forest Grove news.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
With new budget secured, ODOT Director Kris Strickler said it is time for new leadership.

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Oregon Department of Transportation director will retire
With new budget secured, ODOT Director Kris Strickler said it is time for new leadership.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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.

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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 h...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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.

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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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.

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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Before the Tillamook Forest Center closes for the winter, visitors can head west and join the Rain Festival or take a wreath-making class.

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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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.

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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Forest Grove City Council declared a state of emergency Monday night because of a surge in federal immigration enforcement in Forest Grove.

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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.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said her state will not comply.

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Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won’t
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million peopl...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Planned festivities in Forest Grove to mark Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the Army, Navy, and Marines have shrunk from a full street fair-style event on Main Street to a quieter celebration after the National Guard pulled out today, organizers say.

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Planned Veterans Day festivities in Forest Grove shrink due to federal shutdown, organizers say
Planned festivities in downtown Forest Grove to mark Veterans Day and the 250th birthday of the Army, Navy, and Marines have shrunk from a full street fair-style event on Main Street to a quieter cele...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
More than 55 events, SNAP updates, county declares food and ICE emergency and more in this week's Forest Grove news.

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Forest Grove News: Veterans Day events, county declares two emergencies | November 7, 2025
More than 55 events, SNAP updates, county declares food and ICE emergency and more in this week's Forest Grove news.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In 1925, Veterans Day was called Armistice Day, and Forest Grove threw a parade to mark the occasion.

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Column | 1925 in Forest Grove: Armistice Day in Forest Grove
In 1925, Veterans Day was called Armistice Day, and Forest Grove threw a parade to mark the occasion.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM