State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians …
Dec 24, 2024 · Most Oregonians in 2025 will see residential electricity rates nearly 50% higher than they were just five years ago. The state’s Public Utilities Commission — a three-person governor-appointed group charged with regulating the rates of privately owned utilities in Oregon — approved Thursday a nearly 10% increase in residential electricity rates for customers of Pacific Power and, on ...
Highway 6 reduced to one lane at milepost 35 - Gales Creek Journal
Nov 20, 2024 · Read the latest version of this story here, which includes estimated repair times. Original story: Highway 6 is reduced to one lane at milepost 35 according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for what the Oregon Department of Transportation described as …
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday. Senate Bill 1541 created a 16th Washington County Circuit Court position, up from 15, and added a seat in Clackamas and Jackson Counties, too. The bill was passed during the 2024 short session.
Washington and Clackamas counties sue Oregon Health Authority …
Oct 16, 2024 · Washington and Clackamas counties on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority to overturn the agency’s formula for distributing more than $400 million in funding for drug addiction treatment and recovery services.
Sen. Wyden calls on Oregon’s largest electric utility to detail true ...
Nov 27, 2024 · Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, issued a public letter Monday to Portland General Electric CEO Maria Pope requesting she provide documentation within 30 days of customer use and load growth, as well as details about how the company has spent historic federal subsidies meant to reduce ratepayer burden
Hagg Lake to host two summer concerts in 2024
Jul 8, 2024 · Washington County Parks will host two free concerts at Hagg Lake’s Boat Ramp C this summer, the first featuring Nate Botsford Saturday, July 13 and the second Rockit Radio Saturday August 3. “Community concerts are free and open to the public,” Washington County Parks said on a website for the events.
Hillside Road barn fire still spewing smoke from burning hazelnuts
Oct 4, 2024 · A barn used to dry hazelnuts on Hillside Road continues to send smoke into the air Friday morning, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said. Firefighters began battling the blaze Thursday night and were on scene well into early Friday morning. “There is no need to report a smoky smell unless you can see the source of it.
Oregon agencies renew campaign urging people against excessive …
More in health: Oregon confirms first human case of bird flu out of Clackamas County November 15, 2024 State offers free help enrolling in health insurance to 1 million Oregonians October 29, 2024; Washington and Clackamas counties sue Oregon Health Authority over Measure 110 funding October 16, 2024
Timber Road landslide repair project begins - Gales Creek Journal
Sep 6, 2024 · More in Construction: Early July timeline for Stringtown Road closure postponed July 3, 2024; One year ago, Timber Road closed between Glenwood and Timber due to a landslide March 6, 2024; County eyes options for repairing …
Washington County’s newest judge has Gales Creek ties
Jan 8, 2024 · Washington County has a new circuit court judge as of last week. Hafez Daraee has been a mayor, an Oregon State Bar member for 31 years, and served on the board of the foundation that operates Gales Creek Camp.