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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the fatal mobility-scooter crash in Forest Grove
  • How a Forest Grove farmer grew nearly 200 bushels of wheat per acre
  • Why is Forest Grove’s school district named in a transgender sports lawsuit?

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 56, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Forest Grove woman killed in early Saturday crash (forestgrovenewstimes.com) — A 71-year-old Forest Grove woman died early Saturday after a driver struck her while she rode a mobility scooter near Pacific Avenue and Oak Street. Forest Grove police and multiple agencies investigated the scene, and while no arrests have been made in the fatal crash, another driver was arrested there on suspicion of DUII after bypassing road closures.
   

2. Oregon Farmer Wins Dryland Winter Wheat Contest Category With 198.32 BPA (dtnpf.com) — A Forest Grove farmer, Steve VanGrunsven, just took top national honors in the dryland winter wheat category with a remarkable 198.32 bushels per acre. He credits a careful mix of plant growth regulators, biological products, and strong genetics for keeping nearly 6 tons of grain per acre standing and productive. The contest also recognized other high-yield growers across Oregon and the country.
   

3. High school athletes who protested transgender competitor drop their lawsuit after receiving their medals (oregonlive.com) — Forest Grove residents should know their school district is named in an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging Oregon’s high school sports policy on transgender athletes. The article reports that a separate, related lawsuit by two former track athletes has now been dropped after they received medals they said were withheld, underscoring how legal fights over transgender participation in school sports are unfolding statewide.
   

4. Forest Grove High students ‘stand up for community' in protest to oppose ICE enforcement (forestgrovenewstimes.com) — Hundreds of Forest Grove High School students walked out of class Monday to protest federal immigration enforcement and share fears they say are affecting many local immigrant families. Their demonstration followed Forest Grove’s recent emergency declaration to support residents facing ICE activity, and students are now pressing district leaders for stronger safety measures and clearer protections at school.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Preschool Storytime
    Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
    10:15 am
  • Digital Navigator – One-on-One Support/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno
    Shute Park Branch Library , 775 SE Tenth Avenue , Hillsboro
    10:30 am
  • Digital Literacy: Google Drive
    Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
    2:00 pm
  • Teen Drop-In Table Top Gaming
    Banks Public Library , 111 Market Street , Banks
    3:15 pm
  • Table Top Gaming
    Banks Public Library , 111 Market Street , Banks
    3:15 pm
  • Homework Help
    North Plains Library , 31334 NW Commercial St , North Plains
    5:30 pm
  • TVA Handbells Choir
    Shute Park Branch Library , 775 SE Tenth Avenue , Hillsboro
    6:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Inclusive Storytime
    Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
    10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Don't underestimate the power of water!
    Floodwaters are powerful, fast and can rise quickly. Do not walk or drive through flood waters. Cars or other vehicles won’t protect you from… (Nextdoor )
  • Police sirens were reported near 185th and Baseline, and a two-vehicle crash at a busy Hillsboro intersection left one person injured.
    6:37PM on Dec 9: Police activity at SW 185th Ave & W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro, Oregon, per local source (Nextdoor )
  • Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Summer Cleaning Custodian, conserje para el verano de limpieza in Forest Grove. Apply here.
  • Ambrosia QSR posted a job opening for Shift Leader Forest Grove Popeyes in Forest Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Grove here.

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