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New law will allow ballots postmarked by day of election to be counted

A new Oregon law that went into effect January 1 allows mail-in ballots to be counted on Election Day as long as they are in the mail and postmarked by

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 12 Jan 2022

New law will allow ballots postmarked by day of election to be counted

County to fill vacant state senate seats Friday

Washington County Commissioners are meeting virtually Friday, January 14 at 9 a.m. to interview candidates to replace District 16 Sen. Betsy Johnson who resigned Dec. 15 to focus on

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 12 Jan 2022

County to fill vacant state senate seats Friday

Tested by one round, Oregon National Guard deploys for a second tour in hospitals

The Oregon National Guard is once again on the move to help the state’s hospitals. The order to do so came Wednesday from Gov. Kate Brown – less than a

By Les Zaitz - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 10 Jan 2022

Tested by one round, Oregon National Guard deploys for a second tour in hospitals

Search for possible missing aircraft suspended

Update: At 2:30 p.m., the Banks Fire District announced that the Washington County Sheriff's Office had officially suspended the search for a possible missing aircraft somewhere

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Jan 2022

Search for possible missing aircraft suspended

Banks Fire District seeking public assistance in possible plane crash

11:15 p.m. update: Accord to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the search has paused for the evening, but will resume Monday morning. While we have several

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Jan 2022

Banks Fire District seeking public assistance in possible plane crash

Banks November 2021 Police Log

Theft – NW Main St – Three unknown suspects stole several alcoholic beverages. The suspects fled in a vehicle on Hwy 6. Harassment – NW Commerce St – A female got into an argument

By bankspost

/ 7 Jan 2022

From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor, more statehouse news, and more local news

What a year 2021 was to run a newspaper in Oregon. I said something similar at the end of 2020, and little has changed. Like any small business, running a

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jan 2022

From the newsroom: Writing a letter to the editor, more statehouse news, and more local news

NWS says high winds, flooding could continue to be a danger through Friday

With high winds expected Thursday night and into Friday and the area under a mix of flood watches and advisories, those living in flood-prone areas should be prepared, the Portland

By bankspost

/ 6 Jan 2022

NWS says high winds, flooding could continue to be a danger through Friday

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 5 1922

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By Chas Hundley, and various historic writers, journalists, and authors from the early 20th century.

/ 5 Jan 2022

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County December 5 1922

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

Between snow levels rising and rain falling in the forecast, “expect rising river levels, with potential of some flooding,” starting Thursday morning, the Portland office of the National Weather Service

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jan 2022

Flood Watch issued beginning early Thursday morning

Oregon buys 6 million at-home test kits to give away free through community outlets

SALEM – The Oregon Health Authority has ordered 6 million home test kits to be given away free to help detect the coronavirus, the agency announced Thursday. The kits, each containing

By Les Zaitz - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 4 Jan 2022

Oregon buys 6 million at-home test kits to give away free through community outlets

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home

As families across the state gear up for Christmas and finalize travel plans, the Portland office of the National Weather Service is warning that snow and freezing temperatures are increasingly

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Dec 2021

With snow likely around Christmas, local, state officials urge caution on roads, at home