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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Forest Grove

55°F (13°C)

Slight chance rain showers · H 56° L 46°

Population

26,5292024

Higher than communities in Oregon

Household income

$87,9332024

Similar to communities in Oregon

Home value

$479,6002024

Similar to communities in Oregon

Violent crime

4362023

Less favorable than communities in Oregon

Work from home

12.2%2024

Similar to communities in Oregon

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Housing Voucher Cases

Former voucher holder tells commissioners her voucher expired despite disability and VAWA protections; asks county to reinstate aid

Lisa Elizabeth Barrera, a former Washington County housing voucher holder, described months of unreturned emails, an expired voucher while she says she was homeless and fleeing domestic violence, and requested immediate assistance including case reopening, voucher reinstatement and temporary hotel placement while the county reviews her VAWA documentation.

Washington County — Nov 11, 2026

Board approves consent agenda and sets November–December meeting schedule

Nov 11, 2026

Washington County: Metro affordable housing bond has delivered 872 homes and projects 1,004 units

Nov 11, 2026

Board unanimously approves jail and community corrections expansion project plan

Nov 11, 2026

Supportive Housing Services program ahead of Q1 targets; county tracking spend and awaiting federal continuum‑of‑care outcomes

Nov 11, 2026

Election Integrity

Observers tell county election office camera limits and signature‑verification practices reduced transparency

Nov 11, 2026

Data Centers

Forest Grove weighs where and how to allow data centers as moratorium, buffers and limits are discussed

Nov 10, 2026

Public Safety

Forest Grove police report hiring gains and faster 911 response after failed bond measure

Nov 10, 2026

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What stands out in Forest Grove

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Forest Grove with communities in Oregon or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Forest Grove's housing cost burden for homeowners was 34.2%; Polco's model expected 29.3%. It fell short of expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Washington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting, 11/10/26Consent agenda approved 4–0 Nov 10November 9 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular MeetingNo immediate regulatory changes; direction to staff to return with options.Nov 10Washington County Board of Commissioners PM Worksession, 11/10/26No formal vote; policy language to be refined and returned.Nov 9October 26 2026 City Council Regular MeetingCouncil directed staff to pursue regional outreach and to bring options for addressing any 30‑day gap.

More coverage

Fire chief says two-unit daily deployment reached 87% of days, improved 90th-percentile response times

Nov 10, 2026

Parks division reports Master Plan progress and celebrates new Redwood Park opening

Nov 10, 2026

Washington County commissioner updates council on jail, courthouse and housing projects; affirms support for moratoria

Nov 10, 2026

Residents press council to restrict or ban data centers; questions about Crane site and notice raised

Nov 10, 2026