Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Tuesday that Washington County and several other counties would be moving to the “High Risk” category starting Friday under the
Brad Witt. Photo courtesy state legislative website.
Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie) who was chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee has stepped down from his position but remains a
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley
The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting law enforcement agencies from receiving certain types of U.S. military surplus
Harold “Lloyd” Fellas
Harold “Lloyd” Fellas, 96, a resident of the Banks community passed away on April 14, 2021 at the Marquis Forest Grove, OR.
Lloyd was born on January
The area under a red flag warning. Map courtesy of NWS.
April's unseasonably warm weather has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning beginning
Jedaiah Lunn. Photo courtesy DOC
A man who walked away from a South Fork Forest Camp work crew near the Gales Creek Campground on Wednesday, April 14 is back in
South Fork Forest Camp entrance in November 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley
4/15 5:50 a.m. update: Lunn is back in custody, according to the DOC.
A South Fork
Banks Fire District Engine 16 heads toward the Powerline Fire. Photo: Chas Hundley
11:20 a.m.: This story has been updated with a quote from the Banks Fire District.
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer
At the council work session, where councilors discuss items of import but do not vote or make decisions, councilors discussed an expiring police services
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff's Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley
For more city council news, read our recap
Chair Kathryn Harrington at her home office. Photo: Washington County
Kathryn Harrington, the chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, will present the annual “State of the County” virtually
