Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s “freeze” period to combat the rising cases of the coronavirus begins tomorrow, Wednesday November 18, and will last through Wednesday, December 2, a period of 15 days unless the order is extended. Under Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-65, released Tuesday afternoon, a number[Read More…]
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Book on Banks history is getting a second printing
Banks: A Town on the Move front cover. Photo: Chas Hundley To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Banks, the Banks Historical Society released a book on the town’s history, titled “Banks: A Town on the Move.” “We’ve created a book that tells some[Read More…]
Last day to correct ‘challenged’ ballots is Tuesday, November 17
Two ballots are dropped off in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley If you are one of the roughly 1,800 voters in Washington County that received a notice from the Washington County Elections office that your ballot had been challenged, tomorrow — Tuesday, November 17 — is your last day to[Read More…]
Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade returns for second year
The 2019 Banks Christmas Light Parade. Photo: Stewart Monroe The Second Annual Banks Christmas Light Parade is still on despite COVID-19 restrictions, but with a twist. Instead of lighted parade floats taking a slow trek through town, they’ll stage instead at Sunset Park, and visitors will stay in their cars and[Read More…]
Banks October 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley Domestic Disturbance – NW Broadshire Ln – Neighbors called to report a fight between husbands. It was reported at one point one half of the fight was intoxicated and trying[Read More…]
“Pause” replaced with “Freeze” as Oregon enters another COVID-19 shutdown
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley A number of new measures will begin on Wednesday, November 18 aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 before Oregon’s hospital system becomes overwhelmed. Governor Kate Brown is calling the latest measures a “Two-Week Freeze” and[Read More…]
Last Free Fishing Weekend of 2020 is Thanksgiving Weekend
Hagg Lake. File photo: Chas Hundley, August 3, 2020 Free Fishing Weekend will return to Oregon on Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28, the weekend after Thanksgiving Day. It will be the last of four free fishing dates in 2020. On those days, fishing, crabbing, and clamming is free[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Oregon Hunters Association
By Jim Akenson, Senior Conservation Director, OHA, and Lori McKinnon, President, Coastal Farm & Ranch Oregon Hunters Association (OHA), a group of conservation-minded sportsmen, urges Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to develop and implement a policy to enhance and conserve migratory habitat for big game, and all wildlife[Read More…]
Portland man killed in crash west of Timber Junction
Flames arise from a vehicle after a fatal crash west of the Timber Junction. Photo used with permission. Highway 26 was closed for several hours in the afternoon of Tuesday, November 10 after a Portland man driving westbound west of Timber entered the eastbound lanes on the highway and struck[Read More…]
Banks Fire District November 2020 Fire Log
The new Hornshuh Creek Fire Station in Buxton. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District November 2020 Fire Log. Photo: BFD
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