Timber Road reopening date delayed five months to May
Dec 9, 2024 · Timber Road’s estimated reopening date has been delayed five months. Washington County had hoped to open Timber Road at the end of December, but in an update to the project website Monday morning said the reopening date had moved to May 2025. “Our contractor has excavated the slope and is now filling it back in with stronger materials,” Washington County Land Use and Transportation ...
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.
Dispatches from history: 'Gales City' mill gets new ownership, …
Nov 27, 2024 · More in Column: Dispatches from History: ‘Road to sea’ debate falters on January 15, 1925 January 15, 2025; Dispatches from History: Debate over ‘road to sea’ continues on January 8, 1925 January 9, 2025; Dispatches from History: Skiing in Gales Creek, a new year begins and more on January 1, 1925 January 2, 2025
Log truck spills logs on Timber Road - Gales Creek Journal
Sep 23, 2024 · A log truck crashed on Timber Road south of Strassel Road, spilling logs across the roadway. According to Washington County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Deputy David Huey, the driver received what appeared to be minor injuries.
Gales Creek Tavern goes up for sale - Gales Creek Journal
The Gales Creek Tavern is for sale. The current version of the venerable watering hole in downtown Gales Creek was opened in May 2021 under the ownership of Brian Johnson and Seema Prasad-Bertschy.. Under their ownership, the building was renovated and the menu updated, with traditional tavern offerings — live music, frequent bingo and trivia nights, video lottery and more — on tap.
Gales Creek Campground closing early for the season
The Gales Creek Campground is closing early for the season to allow for the installation of new culverts and a road widening project at the popular campground on the eastern edge of the Tillamook State Forest on upper Gales Creek.
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More in Column: Dispatches from History: ‘Road to sea’ debate falters on January 15, 1925 January 15, 2025; Dispatches from History: Debate over ‘road to sea’ continues on January 8, 1925 January 9, 2025; Dispatches from History: Skiing in Gales Creek, a new year begins and more on January 1, 1925 January 2, 2025
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 …
NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for Gales Creek
Feb 5, 2025 · The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for lower elevations in the region, including in Gales Creek. Read the advisory here. “Snow is expected late tonight through Wednesday across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon,” the NWS said. “Snow ...
Burn pile ignites four-acre fire between Hillside and Gales Creek
A fire sparked by a burn pile torched four acres between the Hillside and Gales Creek communities Tuesday afternoon. Nine brush rigs, three fire engines, six water tenders, six fire chiefs, and a total of 47 fire personnel responded to the scene.