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 announced that the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association region, which includes much of the regions of Gales Creek, Buxton, Timber,[Read More…]
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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 mandatory face covering rule had been issued for eight counties — including Washington County — as the state grappled with[Read More…]
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. The board unanimously approved a motion, as an amendment to the county’s current 2020-21 budget proposal, to allocate funding to the Sheriff’s office[Read More…]
Remains found near Mountaindale confirmed to be those of Allyson Watterson
Allyson Joy Watterson. Photo: WCSO Moundaindale – Human remains found near North Plains were confirmed to be those of Allyson Watterson, 20, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday press release. A cause of death has yet to be determined as detectives continue to work any incoming tips[Read More…]
Inmate who escaped work crew has history of running from authorities
South Fork Forest Camp entrance in November 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – Brandon Sykes walked away from a South Fork Forest Camp work crew late Monday morning near the Coast Range summit on Highway 6, and has yet to be apprehended. “Unfortunately, we do not have an[Read More…]
Inmate walks away from work crew near Highway 6 summit
Brandon Sykes. Photo: DOC TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST – A man walked away from an inmate work crew near the summit of the Coast Range on Highway 6 around 11:35 a.m., according to the Oregon Department of Corrections, who are seeking the public’s help in locating Brandon Sykes, age 35. Described[Read More…]
Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District 13. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Human remains found near Mountaindale believed to be Allyson Watterson
Photo from the scene. WCSO MOUNTAINDALE – What are believed to be the remains of Allyson Watterson were near the Mountaindale community Saturday afternoon. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a property owner in the 15800 block of NW Corey Road between Mountaindale and North Plains was clearing brush[Read More…]
Mandatory mask memo made clear
A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Good news, everyone. You won’t have to keep your mask on while attempting to eat at your favorite restaurant. New guidance issued Friday by Governor Kate Brown’s office from the Oregon Health Authority clarifies the mandatory mask memo made Wednesday,[Read More…]
Digital public hearing set for new apartment proposal in Banks
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks Planning Commission is holding a virtual town meeting on June 30, 2020, at about 6:30 p.m. to review an online site-plan for the construction of a 30-unit, multi-family complex — Banks Apartments — at 42350 NW Banks Road.[Read More…]