A deer near Hagg Lake on August 3, 2020. File photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon State Police are seeking information in a case involving a poached antlerless deer left in front of a gate on Stimson Lumber property north of Mountaindale in Washington County. A graphic photo of the deer[Read More…]
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Longtime Banks Fire District volunteer Captain Mark Hornshuh dies at 61
Captain Mark Hornshuh is presented with the EMS cross in 2019. Photo: Courtesy Banks Fire District Banks Fire District 13 announced that Captain Mark Hornshuh, a 32-year veteran of the district, died today, Jan. 28 at age 61. “It is with our deepest sadness that Banks Fire announces the loss[Read More…]
Highway 26 blocked amid snowy conditions
Photo: WCSO 5:31 p.m. Update: Highway 26 has reopened, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Several vehicles are blocking Highway 26 near Highway 47 due to snowy conditions, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. ODOT traffic cameras at Staley’s Junction show a line of traffic stretching down the[Read More…]
Banks Library awarded $3,000 grant from American Library Association
The Banks Public Library on July 6, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Public Library was one of 200 libraries awarded a $3,000 grant from the American Library Association as part of the “Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries” initiative. The grant and initiative is designed to help[Read More…]
Obituary: Terry Washburn
It is with much sadness in my heart to tell people that Terry Washburn, 73, of Banks/Buxton, OR passed away peacefully in the early morning on Sat, Jan. 9, 2021. She had been battling an MAI bacterial infection for the better part of a year that ultimately caused her passing. [Read More…]
Newly-elected House District 32 Oregon House Rep. Suzanne Weber appointed to House Committee on Education
Suzanne Weber. Photo courtesy of the Suzanne Weber campaign Newly sworn-in House District 32 Oregon House Representative Suzanne Weber (Republican/Independent-Tillamook) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tina Kotek (D-Portland) to the position of vice-chair of the House Committee on Education. Kotek did not release an official statement as[Read More…]
Banks December 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley Fraud – NW Jarvis Pl – An unknown suspect used the victim’s credit card info to make an on line purchase. Domestic – NW Jarvis – A male and female[Read More…]
Kotek boots Nearman from posts, fines him in Oregon House
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland) is calling for the immediate resignation of Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Independence) after Capitol security cameras showed a video of the House representative opening a back door to the Capitol, allowing rioters to enter the building[Read More…]
President Donald Trump impeached a historic second time
The White House on Sunday, Sept. 30 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives, a second time for the president, and a first for the nation. No other president has been impeached twice. Several House Republicans joined their Democratic Party colleagues in[Read More…]
Oregon legislature prepares for 2021 legislative session
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley This year’s legislative session will be the first full session since COVID-19 caused the state to go into lockdown, and as a result of the pandemic the Legislature on January 7 released its 2021 safety plan, which aims to ensure transparency[Read More…]