Forest Grove Daily Briefing: February 7, 2026

Forest Grove daily briefing

Rain moves through Forest Grove today, but there is plenty happening around town to keep an eye on as the weekend unfolds.

Here is a quick look at a few local stories and events to know about this Saturday.

Aquatic Center closed for weekend swim meet

The city’s Aquatic Center is closed through Sunday for a large swim meet, after shutting its doors early Friday afternoon for visiting teams and officials.

The facility is scheduled to reopen on Monday under its normal programming schedule, so regular lap swimmers, families and lesson programs will be back in the water to start the week.

If you usually rely on the pool for weekend recreation, plan on alternate activities today and tomorrow and expect a busy deck again once doors reopen.

Column revisits Forest Grove in 1976

A new local history column published Friday takes readers back to Forest Grove and nearby communities in 1976, using old newspaper pages to capture everyday life.

The piece highlights scenes from around town, stories from Hagg Lake’s early days, and small crime reports that once made front pages, offering a reminder of how much — and how little — has changed in 50 years.

It is a nice weekend read if you enjoy learning how familiar streets, businesses and traditions looked half a century ago.

State ticket bill could affect local concertgoers

A story carried by a local outlet this week explains a new proposal in Salem aimed at banning “speculative” ticket sales for concerts and other live events.

The bill would bar resellers from advertising tickets they do not actually have in hand, unless they have a contract guaranteeing access, a change supporters say would cut down on surprise markups and fake listings for popular shows.

For Forest Grove residents who travel into Portland or stay close to home for Grand Lodge concerts, the measure could mean more transparent prices and fewer surprises when big tours go on sale.

Looking ahead

The city is also promoting its 2026 State of the City address, scheduled for March 12 at Theatre in the Grove, where the mayor plans to recap recent accomplishments and look ahead to what is coming next.

Between that event, library programs and parks activities, residents will have several chances over the next few weeks to plug into civic life beyond this rainy weekend.

Sources

• https://www.forestgrove-or.gov/
• https://www.forestgrove-or.gov/248/Aquatic-Center
• https://www.forestgrove-or.gov/704/State-of-the-City
• https://www.newsinthegrove.com/column-1976-50-years-ago-today-2/
• https://forestgrovenewstimes.com/2026/02/06/oregon-bill-would-ban-speculative-ticketing-on-live-events/
• https://cascadetickets.com/grand-lodge-concerts/