The Buxton Trestle on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – As of 7 a.m. Monday, the Banks Vernonia State Trail is open to the[Read More…]
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Adventist Health offers telemedicine to access in-home healthcare
The Adventist clinic in Banks. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. Tillamook-based Adventist Health wants its customers to know it now offers on-demand, virtual office visits, known as telemedicine, to[Read More…]
Some state parks opening to day use after 6-week closure
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. OREGON – A select list of state parks will return to limited day use service on Wednesday after closing by[Read More…]
State releases zip code data for COVID-19 cases
A portion of the 97117 zip code. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – The Oregon Health Authority released COVID-19 cases on a zip code level for the first[Read More…]
Goodbye Frontier, hello Ziply
A Frontier Communications truck in downtown Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Frontier Communications officially completed the sale of their operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana on Friday to the company now known as Ziply Fiber. The deal closed at $1.35 billion, according to Ziply, which is headquartered[Read More…]
City of Banks cancels 4th of July parade
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – The city of Banks had planned a multitude of celebratory events and activities throughout 2020 to celebrate the city’s[Read More…]
Banks School District, employees sued for $2.5 million
The Banks Post does not publish the names of minors involved in sex abuse lawsuits, nor information that could identify a minor involved in such a story. As such, the names of the family involved in the lawsuit have been withheld. BANKS – The Banks School District and four current[Read More…]
Banks March 2020 Police Log
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in front of Banks City Hall The following is written by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to serve the city of Banks. COVID-19 has affected patrol operations and how we do business temporarily. It has been encouraged to handle calls if able by[Read More…]
City of Banks extends emergency declaration to May 12
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – During the Tuesday, April 14 city council meeting — held remotely via a video conferencing service for some councilors[Read More…]
Banks Fire District March 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District Brush Rig 13. Photo: Banks Fire District Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. The Banks Fire District 13 April 2020 fire log
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