The Banks Post (Page 141)

Banks School District prepares plan for school reopening

The Banks Middle School. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - The Banks School District plans to release a reopening plan in the first week of August that will address how the

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2020

Banks School District prepares plan for school reopening

Deputies search for suspected driver of stolen vehicle near Shearer Hill Road

The Washington County Sheriff's Office near Hillside. Photo: Washington County Sheriff's Office HILLSIDE - According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the suspected driver

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2020

Deputies search for suspected driver of stolen vehicle near Shearer Hill Road

Washington County won't move to next phase, seeks independence from tri-county COVID coupling

A map showing the status, as of Sunday, July 12, or Oregon's counties and their phases. Photo: Oregon Health Authority WASHINGTON COUNTY - With case counts rising in

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2020

Washington County won't move to next phase, seeks independence from tri-county COVID coupling

4th of July rally in support of law enforcement held in Banks

Rally attendees in support of law enforcement on Main Street near Sunset Park on Saturday, July 4. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - Two rallies were planned in Banks on July

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jul 2020

4th of July rally in support of law enforcement held in Banks

DMV launches additional online services

Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON - The Oregon DMV says they have completed a multi-year computer replacement project on Monday, July 6, enabling the agency to offer more services online

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2020

Fire season begins statewide

ODF offices in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON - Fire season began July 1 for the Gales Creek area beginning July 1, and as of Monday, July 6, the

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jul 2020

Where to watch fireworks on the 4th of July

Fireworks from a past fireworks show in Forest Grove. Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue With firework displays being cancelled left and right, many readers are left wondering where to

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Jul 2020

Where to watch fireworks on the 4th of July

'Black Lives Matter,' and 'Support Law Enforcement': Two different rallies planned in Banks for July 4

Protesters on June 12, 2020 in Banks. Photo: Chas Hundley 5:45 p.m. July 3 update: The organizer for the Black Lives Matter protests has cancelled the July 4

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 Jul 2020

'Black Lives Matter,' and 'Support Law Enforcement': Two different rallies planned in Banks for July 4

Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency

Oregon governor Kate Brown speaks at a press conference the afternoon of March 16, 2020. Dave Killen/The Oregonian This article was originally published by the Oregonian/OregonLive, one of

By Brad Schmidt | The Oregonian/OregonLive

/ 30 Jun 2020

Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency

Region to officially enter fire season July 1

Banks Fire District Brush Rig 13 and a crew of three prepare to head to California in 2019. Photo: Banks Fire District NW OREGON - The Oregon Department of Forestry

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2020

Region to officially enter fire season July 1

Gov. Brown issues statewide mandatory mask order

A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley OREGON - Beginning Wednesday, July 1, everyone in Oregon will be required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces. Previously, a

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Jun 2020

Gov. Brown issues statewide mandatory mask order

Washington County eyes body camera program expansion for deputies

A Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy. Photo: WCSO The Washington County Board of Commissioners is taking a step toward requiring county Sheriff’s deputies to wear body cameras.

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 29 Jun 2020

Washington County eyes body camera program expansion for deputies