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With revenues up $725 million, Oregon taxpayers should expect kicker in 2024, forecast says

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) issued this week a quarterly economic forecast predicting higher wages increasing projected tax revenue will allow the state to recover more quickly from

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 19 Nov 2021

With revenues up $725 million, Oregon taxpayers should expect kicker in 2024, forecast says

Washington Co. Chair Harrington floats idea of requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining

File photo: Chas Hundley Following a Tuesday afternoon work session where Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington said she would push for a closure of indoor dining in Washington County, the

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Aug 2021

Washington Co. Chair Harrington floats idea of requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining

Banks' Main Street Salon is expanding

Melissa Polley stands in front of Main Street Salon. Photo: Chas Hundley Main Street Salon in Banks is expanding, spilling into a newly renovated room with a new entrance behind

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2021

Oregon House passes bill to require diverse boards of directors for publicly-traded companies

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Democrats issued a news release announcing the passage of House Bill 3310A, which requires publicly-traded corporations to have a

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 10 May 2021

Oregon House passes bill to require diverse boards of directors for publicly-traded companies

Oregon Democrats propose $17 minimum wage

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley A bill referred to the Oregon speaker’s desk that has yet to be assigned to a committee would raise the

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 4 Mar 2021

Oregon Democrats propose $17 minimum wage

County Board to host town hall; county installs new economic development director

Matt Craigie. Photo courtesy Washington County The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting a virtual town hall on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 4 Mar 2021

County Board to host town hall; county installs new economic development director

Banks Chamber of Commerce waives membership dues for 2021

The "Welcome to Banks" sign on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks Chamber of Commerce announced a membership drive in December, waiving membership fees for the 2021

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Dec 2020

Banks Chamber of Commerce waives membership dues for 2021

Grant opens for small businesses in unincorporated Washington County

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Washington County announced on Tuesday, December 8 that a new round of small business grants for businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic had been opened.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Dec 2020

Grant opens for small businesses in unincorporated Washington County

Executive order issued for statewide 'freeze' to combat COVID-19

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s “freeze” period to combat the rising cases of the coronavirus begins tomorrow, Wednesday November 18, and will last through Wednesday, December 2, a

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Nov 2020

Executive order issued for statewide 'freeze' to combat COVID-19

Banks NAPA closing, moving staff to Forest Grove

The Banks NAPA auto parts store on Wednesday, August 5. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - The Banks NAPA will be closing and moving their staff and inventory to the Forest

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Aug 2020

Banks NAPA closing, moving staff to Forest Grove

West Oregon Electric Co-op elections for Manning, some Buxton residents approaches

Jennifer and Mark Ludeman on March 27, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley VERNONIA - The next election for the West Oregon Electric Co-op ends August 20, and for those members of

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jul 2020

West Oregon Electric Co-op elections for Manning, some Buxton residents approaches

Mandatory mask memo made clear

A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY - Good news, everyone. You won’t have to keep your mask on while attempting to eat at your favorite restaurant.

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 Jun 2020