The Banks Post (Page 112)

Tillamook Forest Center to remain closed through most of summer

The Tillamook Forest Center. Photo: Chas Hundley The Tillamook Forest Center will remain closed until at least September. The Oregon Department of Forestry-owned and operated facility and property, located along

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2021

Tillamook Forest Center to remain closed through most of summer

People may not legally light fireworks in some areas outside of Banks

A map showing areas protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Map courtesy ODF Can you legally light fireworks if you live west or north of the city of Banks

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Jul 2021

People may not legally light fireworks in some areas outside of Banks

City of Banks, Banks Fire District asks locals to not use fireworks, city show still on

The Banks Fire District offices in Banks in 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley Independence Day, the United States' most explosive holiday, is falling less than a week after this part

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Jul 2021

City of Banks, Banks Fire District asks locals to not use fireworks, city show still on

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s risk level framework and the majority of masking, capacity, and social distancing measures were lifted Wednesday, June 30, doing away with the majority of

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

A six-acre wildfire burned in the Tillamook Forest on April 14, 2020. Photo: ODF Local and state officials are increasingly warning of significant fire danger ahead of the Independence Day

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

Banks suspends outdoor water use, limits indoor use amid 'critical' water shortage

Part of the city of Banks water system on September 6, 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley The city of Banks issued a notice Wednesday morning halting all outdoor water use and

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Banks suspends outdoor water use, limits indoor use amid 'critical' water shortage

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 23, 1921

The newspapers and other print jobs of the time would have been printed on this type of machine. Photo taken from April 28, 1921 edition of the Washington County News-Times.

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

/ 30 Jun 2021

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 23, 1921

Heat wave shatters high temperature records

An image from the road camera at the Highways 6 and 8 junction showing 111 degrees on Monday, June 28. Most of Oregon grappled with an intense heatwave that broke

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Jun 2021

Heat wave shatters high temperature records

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

Senator Jeff Merkley (center, in yellow) at a town hall in Banks on January 13, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s junior senator will hold a virtual town hall for

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jun 2021

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

Two men arrested over weekend following pursuits in Banks, North Plains

Police vehicles around the time of Santos' arrest in Banks. Photo: WCSO Two individuals made their mark in Banks on Friday and Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff's

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Jun 2021

Two men arrested over weekend following pursuits in Banks, North Plains

Woman missing near Banks 'located and is well'

Graphic courtesy WCSO Update, 8:25 p.m.: The woman has been located safely, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Original story below. The Washington County Sheriff&

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Jun 2021

Woman missing near Banks 'located and is well'

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon Legislature wrapped up Saturday, marking the end of an eventful session that included high profile legislation, a resignation and

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 26 Jun 2021

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session