If you heard a helicopter land and take off in Banks early Saturday morning, here’s why.
Crash
Highway 6 closed for crash near summit
A crash near the summit of the Coast Range on Highway 6 has resulted in a road closure, according to Forest Grove Fire & Rescue.
Highway 47 closed at Nowakowski Road for jackknifed semi
A jackknifed semi has resulted in the closure of Highway 47 at Nowakowski Road between Buxton and Tophill, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. Highway 26 remains closed from earlier at Staley’s Junction.
Highway 26 closed for crash near milepost 33
A crash has closed Highway 26 in both directions near milepost 33, the Washingtons County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media alert Saturday morning.
Rainier resident killed, North Plains resident injured in Friday crash on Highway 6
The Oregon State Police released additional details following a fatal crash that saw Highway 6 closed for about five hours on Friday.
Child dies after being struck by vehicle in Banks
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said a child died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in the Arbor Village development in Banks.
Highway 26 closed in Manning for crash
Highway 26 is closed in Manning at Sell Road for what the Washington County Sheriff’s Office described as a minor crash.
OSP: Two dead after 90-year-old motorist drives into oncoming traffic near Banks
Tuesday’s crash on Highway 26 near Maller Road resulted in the deaths of two people after a 90-year-old driver drove into oncoming traffic, the Oregon State Police said Thursday afternoon
Highway 26 closed for fatal crash near Maller Rd
Highway 26 is closed following a fatal crash near Maller Road, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon.
Glider crashes near Roy
A glider crashed near Roy Wednesday, injuring one person, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.