Washington County routinely fails to meet the health needs of people in mental health emergencies by dispatching armed police officers instead of trained behavioral health teams to help people in crises, Disability Rights Oregon said in a lawsuit filed on Monday.
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Dispatches from history: Western Washington County February 7, 1924
A store in Banks goes bankrupt, a cow is killed after being smothered by a haystack near Gales Creek, and so many more snippets from exactly a century ago in rural western Washington County.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers headed to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and bills addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Here’s how to follow along.
First Free Fishing weekend of 2024 is February 17 and 18
On Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, fishing is free in Oregon. Inside: information on fish stocking in local ponds and more on the origin of trophy fish coming soon to Hagg Lake.
Banks Fire District January 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from January and a message about the next CERT class are in this month’s fire log from the Banks Fire District.
Jackknifed semi blocks Highway 47 north of Buxton
Highway 47 is closed due to a jackknifed semi truck which spilled lumber across the highway about two miles north of the Highway 47 and 26 junction (Staley’s Junction).
Work session will examine draft Quail Valley development plans
A Banks City Council work session scheduled for Tuesday evening will see councilors discuss a draft Developer Agreement with Holt Homes, which is hoping to build a new housing development in Banks on the current Quail Valley Golf Course location.
Kotek declares statewide state of emergency due to ice storm
Late Thursday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the fatal storm that has iced sidewalks and roads around the state, caused widespread power outages and damaged scores of homes and vehicles.
City water customers north of Highway 26 on boil water notice due to 400 gallon per minute leak
Customers on Banks’ municipal water system north of Highway 26, an area outside city limits, were having their water turned off, the city said Wednesday afternoon. No reason was given, but more information was promised.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 17, 1924
In 1924, nearly every week saw a rural western Washington County resident fall afoul of the law as it pertained to the possession, distillation, or transport of liquor. This week, it’s three Banks men who had their Ford seized by Forest Grove police.