Chas Hundley - The Banks Post (Page 43)

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 15, 1923

One hundred years ago, work began on the first water system in Banks right before Thanksgiving.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Nov 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 15, 1923

Free fishing coming after Thanksgiving for Oregon

It's that special time of year when families gather, eat a lot, take a moment to be grateful for what they have, and then, the next morning, spend an incredible amount of money on consumer goods and electronics they don't have, but really, really want. Or, you could go fishing, or hiking, for free.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Nov 2023

Free fishing coming after Thanksgiving for Oregon

Banks' Christmas parade is returning for a fifth year

For the fifth year, the Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade is coming back Saturday, December 16 starting at 6 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Nov 2023

Banks' Christmas parade is returning for a fifth year

County Elections Division talks transparency, staffing in advance of 2024 elections

With just under one year before the big 2024 election, we asked the Washington County Elections Division how they reduce errors in the electoral process, and talked about staff safety, transparency.

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Nov 2023

County Elections Division talks transparency, staffing in advance of 2024 elections

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 1 and 8, 1923

It's a double feature this week! One hundred years ago, Banks took their first steps to building a municipal water system and bringing electricity to what was then the newest incorporated city in Washington County, and in Gales Creek, we've got news about three people named Bill.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Nov 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County November 1 and 8, 1923

Rainier resident killed, North Plains resident injured in Friday crash on Highway 6

The Oregon State Police released additional details following a fatal crash that saw Highway 6 closed for about five hours on Friday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Nov 2023

Rainier resident killed, North Plains resident injured in Friday crash on Highway 6

Volunteer opportunities abound in firefighting, elsewhere

Want to volunteer to be a firefighter in western Washington County? Both Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue have openings in their volunteer programs, and more ways to get involved this season.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Volunteer opportunities abound in firefighting, elsewhere

Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

Drive along Highways 47 and 26 between Banks and Buxton this month and notice heavy equipment working on the site of the proposed Salmonberry Trail? That's because the tracks are coming out.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It's now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Those looking to score a deal on a used book while aiding the efforts of the friends group supporting the Banks Public Library are in luck: The group has a book sale in the library's Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday, November 2.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district's efforts in rural Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

Gov. Kotek makes Roy visit

As part of a county-by-county tour of the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made a visit to Roy on Monday during her Washington County leg, the 33rd portion of the One Oregon Listening Tour.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023