Voters say ‘yes’ to tax increase measures

UPDATE • Supporters see a ‘victory for schools’; opponents warn about voters’ mood

Pamplin Media Group Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Updated Jan 27, 2010

Oregon voters approved Tuesday two tax-increase measures that legislators hoped would keep the state budget in balance. According to the secretary …

Cornelius company pledges lab equipment to Haiti

By Nancy Townsley /
The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010

If they build it or rehab it, Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. will come. That is, the Cornelius company – which makes “constant …

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Gaston remembers Good Samaritan with benefit game

By Christian Gaston /
The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010

The story was enough to move anyone: 31-year-old Joshua Hieter stopped his truck on Highway 47 early on Jan. 29 and got out to render aid to the …

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Murder attempt stokes gang violence

By Christian Gaston /
The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Updated Feb 4, 2010

Cornelius Police are investigating a murder attempt they believe could be the latest turn in an escalation of gang violence that’s sweeping …

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Tax hikes adopted; kicker up next as legislators wind back into gear

By Steve Law /
The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Updated Feb 4, 2010

Democratic legislators breathed easier Jan. 26 when Oregon voters sustained the Ballot Measure 66 and 67 tax increases on business and high-income …

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Schools continue aid campaigns for Haiti

The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010

A dodgeball tournament at Neil Armstrong Middle School last Thursday helped to raise more than $2,000 in the last two weeks for earthquake victims in …

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Auction aims to raise $20K for school district strings program

By Nancy Townsley /
The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Feb 4, 2010
Updated Feb 4, 2010

Jonathan Cohen would love to buy some new cellos. If Saturday’s 12th annual auction to benefit the Forest Grove School District strings …

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- Tales of two cities: Planners share growth stories

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- Cornelius at center of reserve debates

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- What’s this Ford done for you lately?

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- Following the money trail to the ballot

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- Forest Grove moves ahead with commuter rail

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- UPDATE: Power restored to downtown Forest Grove

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- Help for Haiti: Local students join effort to aid earthquake survivors

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- Areas likely to pay more tax also likely to vote for increased rates

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- Opponents take LNG to court

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- Woodfold cuts 35% of payroll

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- Woodfold plans to cut its work force by 35 percent

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- Metro buys Stimson’s Measure 37 land claim

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- Cornelius celebrates the postcard

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- Schools face possible $3.4 million revenue shortfall

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- Funds boost homeless plan

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- The face of public safety

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- Former council hopefuls tapped for volunteer posts in Forest Grove

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- Needy, elderly present big demand for wood

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- Tom Brian won’t seek re-election to Washington County’s top post

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- Metro candidates spar, agree at debate

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- New poll shows tax hikes still ahead, lead shrinking

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- Good News! Oregon No. 3 in national job growth

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- Musser hired as interim chief at ESD

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- Walters Center hosts master storyteller Anne Rutherford

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- It’s ‘game on’ for top county spot

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- Twelve Visitation students make honor roll

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- Retelling of classic folk tale opens at HART Friday

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- Forest Grove: dynamic city or a bedroom for Hillsboro?

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- Workers unite

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- Forest Grove Police seek suspects in gang beating

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- Gaston man killed while helping at major crash scene near Forest Grove

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- Forest Grove man dies while crossing Pacific Avenue

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- You’ve got mail: library offers web classes

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- Newly-opened Tigard shelter targets homeless adult males

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Public invited to weigh in on fairgrounds agreement

The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Washington County officials would like to hear from the public by Jan. 25 about a proposed agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and …

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Speech teams send 530 to Pacific tourney

By Lisa Bisbee / The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Jan 21, 2010
Updated Jan 21, 2010

After competing in one of the largest high school forensics meets in the state, Thelma Ornelas and Dominek Brajas said not only did they feel …

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Forest Grove: More than a bedroom community?

The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Jan 21, 2010

About seven of every 10 working adults in Forest Grove travel outside the city limits to their jobs. So, does that make the town of 21,000 a …

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Cornelius business says tow device can improve safety

The Forest Grove News-Times
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Updated Jan 28, 2010

For most rural drivers who haul things in trailers, Friday morning’s fatal accident south of Forest Grove is their worst nightmare: a car clips …

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- Ride Connection expands bus service to Banks, North Plains

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- The little district that could

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- Writer publishes first novel

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