Local news from Banks, Buxton, Manning, Roy, and Timber.
Tillamook State Forest • Art • Coast Range February 28
Tillamook Forest Center opens Friday, March 1
The Tillamook Forest Center will open for the 2019 season on Friday, March 1, kicking off the year with a presentation series showcasing forest management and an exhibit of the wood sculptures of Martin Conley.
Banks • Banks Fire District 13 • Fundraiser February 27
Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast Kicks Off Sunday, March 3
A long-standing community tradition, the Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Banks Fire District offices in Banks.
Banks • Government • Event February 27
The state of the city: Mayor Edison to give annual address Tuesday, March 5
Banks Mayor Pete Edison will make the annual State of the City address at the Banks Fire District offices on Tuesday, March 5 at 12:00 p.m. Edison plans to discuss recent and future goals the city plans to accomplish.
SALEM • GOVERNMENT • POLITICS February 27
Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson dies
Two years after taking office, Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson has died after a months long fight with brain cancer.
Snow • Weather • Coast Range February 26
Banks High School wrestler JJ Ellis wins individual state wrestling championship
Banks High School senior wrestler JJ Ellis won the Oregon 4A 220-pound state championship at Portland's Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 23.
Washington County • Farming• Education February 26
Washington County Farm Bureau Offers Scholarships to Local High School and College Students
The Washington County Farm Bureau is offering two scholarships to budding farming and agriculture professionals who are entering or continuing their post high school education.
Fire • ODOT • Banks February 25
ODOT truck catches fire near Banks
The Oregon Department of Transportation likely lost a de-icing truck to a fire on Monday afternoon.
Salmonberry Trail • Tillamook State Forest • Nonprofit February 25
New nonprofit to support Salmonberry Trail begins formation
A new nonprofit, the Salmonberry Trail Foundation, will take over assisting with Salmonberry Trail development from the Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust.