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News stories for Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Life vest donors whose son died in Sain Creek ‘saddened’ by losses from Hagg Lake kiosks

Vests purchased with funds from Newberg couple and others missing

(News - July 28, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Lodge hosts ‘Dogs Assisting Diabetics’ event

Nonprofit has a ‘nose’ for helping people with disease

(News - July 21, 2010 - (none))

Planners OK permit for school facility

(News - July 21, 2010 - (none))

Grand attraction

Ten years in, McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove is a hub for memories of the musical kind

(News - July 21, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

Political newcomer joins Forest Grove council race

Jonathan Kipp, who sought a seat on the council last year, will run in November election

(News - July 21, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

School funds drama position after teacher takes leave

Officials advertise for a drama instructor to run program backed by Facebook ‘fan’ group

(News - July 21, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Forest Grove readies push for big UGB expansion

Metro studies 8,000 acres of reserve land across the region, but some cities want more than the agency’s considering

(News - July 21, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Square dancers to kick up their heels at park

Club with Banks and Forest Grove members to perform Saturday during ‘Cowboy Day’

(News - July 21, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

David Hill wildfire worst locally in a generation

Still no word on a cause for the fire last Wednesday on top of David Hill, which burned nearly 15 acres

(News - July 21, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Cornelius tax referral unlikely to qualify for November ballot

Notification rules, tight timeline for filing, could bump the question of Cornelius’ newly-enacted 2-cent tax into next year

(News - July 21, 2010 - (none))

Fire inspector calls for backup as baby won’t wait for midwife

Paramedics help deliver fourth Nemeyer boy on July 10

(News - July 21, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Cycling camp returns to Forest Grove

Talented teen cyclists gain a competitive edge during five-day experience

(News - July 21, 2010 - Corrina Crocker)

‘Music Man Junior’ to debut Friday at Theatre in the Grove

Forty CAST Playhouse kids to belt out favorite tunes when musical debuts

(News - July 21, 2010 - (none))

Region’s home sales bounce around in past few months

(News - July 19, 2010 - (none))

Medical marijuana, prison sentencing measures qualify for ballot

(News - July 16, 2010 - (none))

Reader's Choice is here! Tell us who's best in your town

(News - July 16, 2010 - (none))

Firefighters still battling blaze on summit of David Hill

Wildfire engulfed more than nine acres at its height

(News - July 15, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Hernandez, Simon nominated to federal bench

(News - July 14, 2010 - (none))

State joins federal mortgage fraud lawsuit

(News - July 14, 2010 - (none))

Street of Affordable Homes draws folks to Forest Grove

Folks can view six homes under $379,900 in The Parks neighborhood in July

(News - July 14, 2010 - (none))

Blues prodigy

At 16, Forest Grove’s Ian Lindsay rocks the blues like an elder statesman — and he’s just warming up

(News - July 14, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

A weekend of autophilia

The Forest Grove Senior and Community Center hosts its own car show, focused on hot rods and tuner cars, on Saturday, the day before the Concours d’Elegance

(News - July 14, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

In need of a workshop? Here’s help

Beaverton couple who rent space for auto enthusiasts to work on their cars will bring two of their own to Forest Grove’s Concours

(News - July 14, 2010 - Ashley Pennington)

Main Course returns to Forest Grove

After a one-year hiatus, the elegant ‘al fresco’ celebration of local wine and food came back to Main Street Saturday evening

(News - July 14, 2010 - (none))

Is football responsible for record high freshman deposits at Pacific?

Return of university’s grid program, along with federal aid for low-income students, could be answer to 43 percent rise in applications

(News - July 14, 2010 - Corrina Crocker)

Main St. bistro readies to lunch

French? Italian? It’s all in the offing at Stecchino, set to open in July

(News - July 14, 2010 - Ashley Pennington)

Forest Grove councilors take historic vote

City will send paperwork for a new historic district to Salem, with federal panel weighing in later

(News - July 14, 2010 - John Schrag)

Candidates woo the Independent party

Democrats, Republicans, Greens and others line up for new party’s blessing in online vote

(News - July 14, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Quilts, photos on display at county museum

County hosts historic photos, educational information about quilts this month

(News - July 14, 2010 - (none))

‘Fusion voting’ links D’s and R’s with I’s on ballots

Oregon’s Independent Party voting might mean endorsements for candidates

(News - July 13, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Zoo’s Second Tuesday admission price goes up

(News - July 13, 2010 - (none))

June’s unemployment rate hovers at 10.5 percent

UPDATE • Economist says: ‘We will have months of ups and downs’

(News - July 13, 2010 - (none))

Task force will focus on TriMet safety

April 24 Old Town accident triggers numerous transit agency reviews

(News - July 12, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Citizen panel takes hard look at casino initiative

Hearings in Salem focus on cutting through ‘political noise’

(News - July 12, 2010 - (none))

Lost dog on a long walk ready to go home to Arizona

(News - July 9, 2010 - (none))

Oregon Zoo loses orangutan, zebra to illness

(News - July 9, 2010 - (none))

Buster Poindexter had it right: It’s Hot Hot Hot

Heat wave sneaks up on a NW still shivering from cold, wet June

(News - July 7, 2010 - (none))

Fireworks infractions net $4,000 in fines

Officers hand out warnings and tickets on holiday patrol

(News - July 7, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

2010 Concours d’Elegance

Convertible classics

(News - July 7, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Flower power hits Yamhill

Explore the world of lavender in the Yamhill County town with distilling demonstrations, farm tours and vendors selling everything that can be made with the purple flower

(News - July 7, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

Hillsboro gets an education in the arts

Walters arts center displays student and instructor works during month-long exhibit

(News - July 7, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

House race rebooted after Edwards’ exit

GOP Candidate Lindsay will face Banks teacher Doug Ainge in a race that is suddenly a potentially competitive battleground

(News - July 7, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Need, not economy, drives ‘Yes for Kids’ school bond campaign

Group says Forest Grove school needs replacing despite competition with library, safety levies

(News - July 7, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Tattooed

Body art goes mainstream as Portland area becomes skin work mecca

(News - July 7, 2010 - Peter Korn)

You’re really going to sweat to these records

Almost overnight Portland-area temperatures will go from a record low to a record high

(News - July 6, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Thousands lose state emergency unemployment benefits

(News - July 5, 2010 - (none))

Six measures proposed for November ballot

State Elections Division ready to test signatures for petitions turned in Friday

(News - July 2, 2010 - (none))

Not a shock: June was wettest in decades

(News - July 2, 2010 - (none))

Board cuts six days from 2010-11 school calendar

District saves $1 million with cost-cutting measure

(News - July 1, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

CAST Playhouse brings drama to summer

Theatre in the Grove’s youth class helps kids find calling

(News - July 1, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

Summer slides in with baseball-themed wedding at Pacific

Beaverton pair takes wedding vows at Forest Grove ball park while spectator guests cheer them from grandstands

(News - July 1, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Street of Affordable Homes opens in Forest Grove July 8

Event is for folks who want quality, but without a big price tag

(News - July 1, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Gray days stunt fruit growth

Grapes threatened by mildew, strawberries suffering without sun and some crops are failing outright thanks to a record-setting cold and rainy June and growers aren’t out of the woods yet

(News - July 1, 2010 - Sarah Walters)

Administrators get 1.75 percent raise as revenues sink

School board OKs pay hikes negotiated inside and outside contracts

(News - July 1, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

Retiring drama coach says students ‘find a home’ on FGHS stage

Bonnie McCabe fears for future of theater program amid budget crisis

(News - July 1, 2010 - Nancy Townsley)

KABOOM! Happy birthday, USA

(News - July 1, 2010 - A.p. Kryza)

Police arrest pair for after-hours beer run

Late night smash-and-grab leads to jail for men

(News - July 1, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Banks sending school bond levy to voters in fall

Early polling shows voters are in favor of raising property tax

(News - July 1, 2010 - Christian Gaston)

Child ID kits ‘flying out of office’ in wake of Kyron case

(News - June 30, 2010 - (none))

State expects winter natural gas prices to hold steady

(News - June 29, 2010 - (none))

PCC gets $4 million for health care training

(News - June 29, 2010 - (none))

Feds send $12 million to counties in lieu of taxes

(News - June 29, 2010 - (none))

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