The Gales Creek Valley on Saturday, February 13. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency on Saturday due to the severe winter weather in the Willamette Valley that has left hundreds of thousands without power and closed highways , roads, and public transit across the[Read More…]
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Banks January 2021 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley Menacing – Trellis Way/Main St – A young teenager reported that while he was walking down the street a white car stopped in front of him for no reason. The[Read More…]
Winter storm closures: A running tally of weather-related Banks area closures
The Banks Public Library on July 6, 2020. Photo: Chas HundleyBanks School District. Photo: Chas Hundley A winter storm is anticipated to descend on the region starting Thursday afternoon, bringing snow, freezing rain, wind gusts, and rain in a wintry slew of weather that could snarl commutes, knock power out,[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…]
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…]
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…]
Banks Fire District January 2021 Fire Log
Banks Fire District Engine 16 heads toward the Powerline Fire in September 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District January 2021 Fire Log. Photo: BFD
Banks Fire District December 2020 Fire Log
The front of the building and parking lot at at Hornshuh Creek Fire Station #14 on October 28, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District December 2020 Fire Log. Photo: BFD
Banks November 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley Theft – NW Main St – Three catalytic converters (valued at about $15,000 to replace) were stolen from three busses overnight while the busses were behind the locked gate. The[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: In response to Oregon Hunters Association migratory habitat letter
Don Backman is a resident of Bay City. I read with interest the article which you published (“Letter to the Editor: Oregon Hunters Association, Nov. 11″) from Jim Akenson, Senior Conservation Director, Oregon Hunters Association, and Lori McKinnon, President, Coastal Farm & Ranch. They raise a very important point. While[Read More…]
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