Those looking to cast a vote must either drop their signed ballot in one of numerous ballot drop boxes scattered across the county or mail it, as long as it is postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
Elections
On the ballot: a renewal for the existing Banks Fire District levy
Banks-area voters are being asked to renew a five year levy for the Banks Fire District, which would not raise taxes, maintaining funding that makes up more than one-third of the district’s budget.
2 political newcomers seek Republican nomination for Rep. Stout’s northwest Oregon district
Two Republicans, one Democrat seek to represent House District 31 that includes Banks, Vernonia and Gales Creek.
Banks School District to hold second bond town hall
A second informational meeting about Measure 34-336, a school bond to tackle a number of infrastructure projects at the Banks School District will be held Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. at the Hornshuh Creek Fire Station in Buxton.
Register to vote in Oregon primaries by April 30
Oregonians have about two weeks left to register to vote or change their party affiliation before the May 21 primary.
County Elections Division talks transparency, staffing in advance of 2024 elections
With just under one year before the big 2024 election, we asked the Washington County Elections Division how they reduce errors in the electoral process, and talked about staff safety, transparency.
Report: Oregon election offices are underfunded, understaffed heading into 2024
Local election offices throughout Oregon are understaffed and underfunded headed into the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to a “grim” report presented to state lawmakers Tuesday.
First Election Results: Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Board
For readers in TVF&R bounds, two incumbents held a commanding lead in the races.
First Election Results: Banks Fire Board
Three candidates filed for seats on the Banks Fire District 13 board. All three won their races tonight.
First Election Results: Banks School Board
In the first batch of election results for the Banks School Board race, incumbents Daniel Streblow and Will Moore led their opponents Joseph Buliga and Ayla Hofler.