The Banks Post (Page 40)

Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget

The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused by rising costs and an end of extra federal funding in September.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 19 Jul 2024

Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget

Local Joy brings coffee, wine, and community to downtown Banks

Local Joy Coffee & Wine opened for business in Banks in June, bringing to life owners Josh and Christina Shroyer's vision of a 'third place' in downtown Banks for the morning coffee crowd, and the evening customer who wants to linger over a glass of local wine, too.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2024

Local Joy brings coffee, wine, and community to downtown Banks

CPO 8 meeting notice July 18 2024

For our Mountaindale community readers: Starting now, the Banks Post is adding CPO 8 to our free Community Participation Organization public meeting notices. We now publish notices for CPO 14, 13, and 8.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jul 2024

Banks June 2024 Police Log

No, you cannot do laundry without pants on at the laundromat in Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jul 2024

New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws

Ivan Gall is taking over the Oregon Water Resources Department at a time when the state’s water supply is lower than ever and demand has never been higher.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 17 Jul 2024

New Oregon water boss targets difficult task of rapidly modernizing outdated laws

Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning over possible thunderstorms

A Red Flag Warning issued Tuesday afternoon will be effective starting 5 p.m. Tuesday and extending through 8 a.m. Wednesday due to a chance of thunderstorms in much of Oregon east of the Coast Range.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2024

Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning over possible thunderstorms

Fire Weather Watch issued amid 'slight chance of thunderstorms' Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday

The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Willamette Valley and Portland area over concerns of a possible thunderstorm starting Tuesday afternoon.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jul 2024

Fire Weather Watch issued amid 'slight chance of thunderstorms' Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday

Banks fire sends crew to Harney County's Falls Fire

Three Banks firefighters left Monday morning as part of a joint task force of Washington and Clackamas County fire agencies responding to the Falls Fire near Burns.

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jul 2024

Banks fire sends crew to Harney County's Falls Fire

Tom's Berry Festival is Saturday, July 13

Tom's Berry Festival, an annual growing tradition at Tom's Berry Patch just outside of Banks, will be held Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barrel rides, a pie eating contest, vendors, discounted U-pick and more are planned.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2024

Tom's Berry Festival is Saturday, July 13

New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover

A statewide “wildfire risk map” that drew the ire of many Oregonians will return in several weeks with few changes but with a new name following a yearlong makeover.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 10 Jul 2024

New wildfire hazard map will be released with few changes after yearlong makeover

Banks Fire sends crew to fight Larch Creek Fire

A wildfire in central Oregon's Wasco county has prompted a response from state, federal, and local agencies, and is now drawing firefighters from around the state, including Banks Fire District, to help stop the flames.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Jul 2024

Banks Fire sends crew to fight Larch Creek Fire

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924

The David Hill community's long history with grapes is on display, a woman born in Mountaindale in 1860 dies, and more in the news of a century ago.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Jul 2024

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 10, 1924