There is a fire, but it's of the tame rather than the wild variety. FGF&R said a 25 acre controlled burn off Highway 26 near milepost 35 was the cause of smoke in the region.
Portland General Electric is hosting a public event in Banks Wednesday, June 5 to showcase their 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, gather feedback from PGE customers, and spread the word about wildfire preparedness and public safety power shutoffs.
Clover in Banks, Alfalfa in Manning and Gales Creek. Farmers in 1924 could find out how well crops were doing in the local newspaper. This and more in the news of a century ago.
The second free fishing weekend of the year is June 1 and 2, the weekend after Memorial Day weekend. Don't know how to fish? Head to Hagg Lake for instruction and loaner gear.
A group of state and federal agencies are responding to reports of an unknown tar-like substance washing up along Oregon's North Coast, extending southward to areas as far as the Salishan Spit, and also along Washington's southern coast.
Voters had their say in Tuesday night's primary, selecting candidates for their party's nomination to statewide, congressional and statewide offices, while also making decisions on local ballot measures and county races. We spoke to candidates, officials and others to find out what's next.
As of 8 p.m., Darcey Edwards had what appears to be an insurmountable lead over Aaron Hall, with the Banks-area Edwards leading in initial results published just after 8 p.m. with 80.85% of the vote to North Plains resident Hall's 18.29%.
A bond to replace much of the Banks High School held a commanding 60% of the vote in the first election results, and the Banks Fire District levy renewal was on track to win.
