The Banks Post (Page 117)

Washington County adds ten $10k cash prizes, 5 $20k scholarships to COVID-19 vaccine lottery

File photo: Chas Hundley Washington County residents who get their first shot of a coronavirus vaccine by June 27 just got a better chance at winning $10,000 — or a

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jun 2021

Washington County adds ten $10k cash prizes, 5 $20k scholarships to COVID-19 vaccine lottery

Chlorine supply shortage won't impact Banks, which creates its own chlorine

The city of Banks' hypochlorite generation system on September 6, 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley A Longview, Wash. chemical facility suffered a power outage earlier this month and as a

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jun 2021

Chlorine supply shortage won't impact Banks, which creates its own chlorine

Fire season in local region will begin Tuesday, June 22

A "Super Scooper" plane fights the Powerline Fire near Cherry Grove. Photo taken from ODF video Fire season in this corner of Oregon will begin Tuesday, June 22

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Jun 2021

Fire season in local region will begin Tuesday, June 22

Banks City Council approves budget, more at June 8 council meeting

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks City Council met Tuesday, June 8 for their regular monthly meeting and for a work session. During the meeting, councilors and the

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jun 2021

Banks City Council approves budget, more at June 8 council meeting

Former Cornelius mayor, F.G. School Board member Ralph Brown missing now for 30 days

Ralph Brown. Photo courtesy WCSO Ralph Brown was last seen on May 16, 2021 near his Cornelius home, where he reportedly left around 6:30 p.m. It’s been

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jun 2021

Former Cornelius mayor, F.G. School Board member Ralph Brown missing now for 30 days

Dirt bike driver dies after striking deer north of Stub Stewart State Park

Emergency crews respond to the scene of a dirt bike driver killed in a crash on Highway 47 on Sunday, June 13. Photo: Washington County Sheriff's Office A

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Jun 2021

Dirt bike driver dies after striking deer north of Stub Stewart State Park

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 9, 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.

/ 14 Jun 2021

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 9, 1921

Banks Fire District May 2021 Fire Log

The Banks Fire District #13 headquarters in Banks on March 3, 2019. Photo: Chas Hundley

By Banks Fire District 13

/ 11 Jun 2021

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Independence) became the first House member expelled in state history for his role in the Dec. 21, 2020

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 10 Jun 2021

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

Banks May 2021 Police Log

A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff's Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley 5/1/21 – Arborpark Loop, Hit and Run

By bankspost

/ 9 Jun 2021

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 2, 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.

/ 9 Jun 2021

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County June 2, 1921

Salmonberry Trail Foundation sets June 19 trail cleanup, discussion in Buxton

The site of the Salmonberry Trail route near Buxton on April 18, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley The Salmonberry Trail Foundation plans to host a cleanup day on the planned site

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jun 2021

Salmonberry Trail Foundation sets June 19 trail cleanup, discussion in Buxton