A drone flies above Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – An Oregon law now in effect, passed by the Oregon Legislature in 2019, makes it a class A misdemeanor for intentionally exhibiting dangerous behavior with a drone. Specifically, Senate Bill 581 amends a 2016 law to read that any[Read More…]
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Kansas City man struck in hit-and-run near Forest Grove
Photo from the scene: Washington County Sheriff’s Office KANSAS CITY – An 81-year-old resident of the Kansas City community north of Forest Grove was struck by a blue car while checking his mailbox Saturday afternoon, deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office say. According to a press release from the[Read More…]
Washington County Farm Bureau seeks high school, college applicants for scholarship
Roy-area farms, taken in 2015. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Local students in high school and college who are pursuing an education in the fields of agriculture, education, nursing or vocational training are eligible for two scholarships offered by the Washington County Farm Bureau this year. The awarded amounts[Read More…]
Banks kicks off 100 year celebration with centennial party
The city of Banks sign on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks is turning 100, and much has been planned in celebration for the centennial occasion. The official kickoff party is Thursday evening on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Park’s Schlegal Hall. “There[Read More…]
Banks December 2019 Police Log
Photo from the scene of a hit and run in Banks courtesy of Washington County Sheriff’s Office Welfare Check- Reports of two subjects “passed out” in a vehicle by Wetlands park. Medical disregarded police, who were unable to locate vehicle. Clear unable to locate Hit & Run- Vehicle mentioned in[Read More…]
National news dispatch: Impeachment, more town halls, and Portland presidential politics
United States Capitol. Photo: Chas Hundley Impeachment Much ink has been spilled over the impeachment of President Donald Trump. It’s only the third time a U.S. president has been impeached (Richard Nixon resigned before the House could impeach him), and like the two who came before, the votes were largely[Read More…]
More than 60 arrested during DUII holiday patrol period
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Photo: WCSO WASHINGTON COUNTY – 63 people were arrested by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office during a period of high visibility DUII enforcement patrols by local law enforcement agencies from December 13, 2019 to January 2, 2020. In a press release, the sheriff’s office[Read More…]
Winter weather in region expected throughout the week
The Highway 26/Timber Road Junction. ODOT. NW OREGON – With the Banks School District issuing snow routes on routes 103 and 112 and cutting service for bus service above Gheen and upper Cedar Canyon Roads on route 101 and cutting Timber Road service on Route 102 (students will be picked[Read More…]
This week in Banks sports: Robotics, equestrian team, Basketball, and wrestling
The Middle/Elementary School Robotics Club at the Banks Fire District 13 headquarters. Photo: Chas Hundley Banks Elementary and Middle School Robotics Club The Banks Middle School and Elementary School Robotics Club presented a small robotic prototype — made from legos — to members of the Banks Fire District 13 board[Read More…]
State Rep Mitchell, Sen. Wyden Town Halls in Washington County on Jan. 5
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – District 32 representative Tiffiny Mitchell (D-Astoria) wants to hear from her district’s voters, so she’s holding a series of listening sessions in January, including one at the Banks Public Library on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.[Read More…]
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