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Candidate Q&A: Forest Grove City Council candidates talk housing, charter changes and more
Three spots on the Forest Grove City Council are up for election this year. Voters will choose from six candidates to fill the spots, and the three with the most votes will be elected to serve four-year terms representing the entire city. With ballots set to mail out on Oct. 16 — just over two weeks before the Nov. 5 election — we asked the candidates for their thoughts on...
Phillips files lawsuit against Newberg school district, seeks $2.5 million in damages
The Newberg-Dundee school district’s already considerable legal woes grew exponentially last week with word that its former superintendent is taking the district to court. Stephen Phillips filed a lawsuit in Yamhill County Circuit Court in mid-September, claiming that through its board of directors the 4,100-student district wrongfully discharged him from the position, as well as breached the contract he signed when he joined the district in 2022. The lawsuit demands a jury trial and upwards of $2.5 million in damages. ...
OPINION: Wenzl endorses Falconer, Schimmel, Truax for Forest Grove council
I’m proud to support Angel Falconer, Brian Schimmel and Peter Truax in their bid for the three open seats on the Forest Grove City Council. As our city continues to grow, we face significant challenges that require capable leadership and sound public policy. Each of these candidates brings valuable skills and relationships to help guide us forward. Angel Falconer, a two-term councilor from Milwaukie, is renowned for her work in addressing housing affordability and livability by fostering regional partnerships and creating impactful policies. She’s known...
Pacific University honors legacy of former U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin with building renaming ceremony
In a moment of reflection and reverence, Pacific University honored one of its most distinguished alumni — and one of Oregon’s staunchest leaders. Community members, political figures and former students came together Friday, Sept. 27, in Forest Grove to commemorate the renaming of Pacific Hall after former U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin, honoring the nine-time Democratic member of Congress. AuCoin, 81, grew up in Redmond and first attended Pacific University in...
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: A season of events at the Sherwood library
This fall is full of entertainment, enrichment and new skills in our season line-up of free events. From learning new digital skills, to live theater, a comedy and juggling act, storytimes, and hands-on robotics fun for kids, there’s something for everyone. Events for Adults (abbreviated) Theater at the Library Northwest Classical Theater Collaborative presents "The...
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