The Banks Post (Page 152)

Vernonia man killed in crash on Hwy 47

Photo from the scene: OSP BUXTON - A Vernonia man died after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole near milepost 75 on Highway 47, according to

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Mar 2020

St. Francis dinner to benefit school will be held in Roy March 8

St. Francis in Roy. Photo: Chas Hundley ROY - For the 53rd year, the St. Francis of Assisi parish will hold a benefit dinner on Sunday, March 8 to keep

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Mar 2020

St. Francis dinner to benefit school will be held in Roy March 8

Highway 47 closed for fatal crash north of Buxton

A traffic camera at Staley's Junction Thursday morning. Photo: ODOT BUXTON - Highway 47 is closed for a fatal crash near milepost 76, according to the Oregon Department

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Mar 2020

Highway 47 closed for fatal crash north of Buxton

County News Dispatch: Filing deadline for political office approaches, short term rentals, county K-9

K-9 Bolo and deputy Michael Zaugg. Photo: Washington County Sheriff's Office This week’s installment of the county dispatch - quick hits that you should read, that we

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Mar 2020

County News Dispatch: Filing deadline for political office approaches, short term rentals, county K-9

Washington County adopts emergency declaration to address coronavirus

This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Credit: Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM HILLSBORO - In a bid

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Mar 2020

Washington County adopts emergency declaration to address coronavirus

Banks School District: No plans yet to close or cancel school or activities during coronavirus outbreak

Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON - Have you heard? The coronavirus, COVID-19, is in Oregon. In fact, people who have are presumed to have the coronavirus have been in Hillsboro, in

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Mar 2020

Banks School District: No plans yet to close or cancel school or activities during coronavirus outbreak

Tillamook Forest Center reopens Wednesday, March 4

A replica fire lookout tower greets forest center visitors. Photo: Chas Hundley TILLAMOK STATE FOREST - The Tillamook Forest Center will open for the 2020 season on Wednesday, March 4,

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Feb 2020

Tillamook Forest Center reopens Wednesday, March 4

Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast Kicks Off Sunday, March 1

A firefighter carries a tray of orange juice at the 2019 pancake breakfast. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - A long-standing community tradition, the Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast

By bankspost

/ 27 Feb 2020

Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast Kicks Off Sunday, March 1

Salmonberry Trail receives $350,000 from Washington, Tillamook County transient lodging taxes

Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY - The Salmonberry Trail received a large cash influx from the Washington County Visitors Association and Tillamook County totaling $350,000 to complete the master

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Feb 2020

Salmonberry Trail receives $350,000 from Washington, Tillamook County transient lodging taxes

County News Dispatch: ICE, Metro parks, equity resolution adopted, Human remains found in county

A rendering of the Chehalem Ridge nature park, courtesy of Metro This week’s installment of the County Dispatch - Quick hits that you should read, that we want to

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Feb 2020

County News Dispatch: ICE, Metro parks, equity resolution adopted, Human remains found in county

Woman found guilty on multiple charges after Dec. 29 car chase in Banks

Jenkins. Photo: Washington County DA HILLSBORO - Aubri Rita Jenkins has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty on a series of charges stemming from a

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Feb 2020

Woman found guilty on multiple charges after Dec. 29 car chase in Banks

Utility companies could charge Oregon ratepayers for electric vehicle infrastructure improvements under proposed HB 4066

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM - House Bill 4066, a prospective law that passed on a 7-2 vote that would allow the state Public Utility

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 24 Feb 2020

Utility companies could charge Oregon ratepayers for electric vehicle infrastructure improvements under proposed HB 4066