Author: Lauren Bishop | Forest Grove Times

Opinion

OPINION: Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS from the brink

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Washington County caving to Trump’s DEI demands erodes democracy, local power

In his bestseller “On Tyranny” detailing historical patterns in how democracies have slid into authoritarianism, Timothy Snyder provides ... Read more

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Chaotic garden of color and life

I held you in my hand. Tossed and turned, smooshed and smooshed again, the fragrance’s healing powers eased ... Read more

Government

U.S. Rep. Bonamici slates Washington County town hall in June

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will be heading to Washington County another town hall in 2025. ... Read more

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Pass Senate Bill 125 to protect Oregon’s medical practices

Since its implementation in 2019, the Corporate Activity Tax has squeezed independent health care providers, and Oregon patients ... Read more

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Moving forward backward

Did you ever walk backwards out of a room when you happened upon an uncomfortable situation? I know ... Read more

Opinion

OPINION: Enjoy the privacy at Forest Grove library’s renovated restrooms

Just a shoutout of thanks to the city of Forest Grove and the Forest Grove Public Library for ... Read more

Local News

First Bank of Tigard, Cornelius’ Apatzingan Market tapped for Oregon Main Street grants

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct First Bank of Tigard grant amount and the source ... Read more

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Democrats: Oppose federal Fix Our Forests Act

The federal Fix Our Forests Act is disastrous. It prioritizes logging over proven community wildfire protections like defensible ... Read more

Education

PHOTOS: Banks High celebrates Class of 2025’s graduation

Photos from Banks High School’s Class of 2025 graduation June 6, 2025. Read more