A bear scratches a Gales Creek man, snow closes the mill in West Timber, an 80 acre farm in Buxton goes up for sale and more in this week’s edition of Dispatches from History, chronicling 1923 in Gales Creek, Banks, and beyond.
Author: Chas Hundley - Banks Post
Oregon Republican representative accused of sexual abuse stripped of committees
Since Nov. 7, Brian Stout, R-Columbia City, has been subject to a five-year order of protection from a former campaign volunteer who reported that he had sexually assaulted her and threatened her life. A Columbia County judge will continue hearing arguments over whether the order should remain in place later this spring.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County January 25, 1923
A Fir Creek resident heads to Timber to do some blacksmithing, a telephone company starts in Vernonia, and more in this week’s edition of Dispatches from History, chronicling 1923 in Gales Creek, Banks, and beyond.
From the newsroom: Welcoming Jake Moore
Starting immediately (he’s already written two stories for us), you’ll see a new byline on some stories published in this newspaper. Some of you may already recognize the name, because he’s a Banks local. Please join me in welcoming Jake Moore.
Banks resident dies in Highway 47 crash between Banks and Forest Grove
A Banks resident died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 47 Saturday afternoon, Oregon State Police said.
Highway 47 closed between Banks and Forest Grove after fatal crash
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Highway 47 would be closed from NW Spreadborough Lane to NW Osterman Rd for “multiple hours” after a crash Saturday afternoon.
Banks Fire District December 2022 Fire Log
A message from the Banks Fire District, stats from December, and an upcoming blood drive in this month’s Banks Fire District 13 Fire Log.
Timber grapples with water outage
Frozen pipes, power surges lead to loss of water for dozens of homes in Timber.
From the newsroom: All in
Readers of this newspaper in print and online may have noticed some subtle changes creeping in to the design, look, and feel of our newspaper and websites. They’re also going to start seeing changes to how we tackle stories, and an increase in news coverage and focus.
Low-income households in unincorporated Washington County may get 75% off garbage bill
Live in Buxton, Timber, Manning, Roy, Mountaindale or elsewhere outside of city limits, qualify for SNAP benefits, and pay for garbage and recycle service directly? You may qualify for 75% off your garbage bill.
