Hagg Lake. File photo: Chas Hundley, August 3, 2020 OREGON – Free Fishing Weekend will return to Oregon on Saturday & Sunday, August 15 and 16. On those days, fishing, crabbing, and clamming is free to all residents and non-residents, meaning no fishing licenses or tags, including a Combined Angling[Read More…]
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4th of July rally in support of law enforcement held in Banks
Rally attendees in support of law enforcement on Main Street near Sunset Park on Saturday, July 4. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Two rallies were planned in Banks on July 4th, though one, what would have been the fourth Black Lives Matter protest, was cancelled the day prior by the[Read More…]
‘Black Lives Matter,’ and ‘Support Law Enforcement’: Two different rallies planned in Banks for July 4
Protesters on June 12, 2020 in Banks. Photo: Chas Hundley 5:45 p.m. July 3 update: The organizer for the Black Lives Matter protests has cancelled the July 4 event and future events in Banks. “Obviously I am not the only member of this movement in Banks and people can choose[Read More…]
Free fishing weekend returns Saturday & Sunday
Cochran Pond near Timber in February 2019. Photo: Paula Rene Grimes Free Fishing Weekend will return to Oregon this Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7. On those days, fishing, crabbing, and clamming is free to all residents and non-residents, meaning no fishing licenses or tags, including a Combined Angling[Read More…]
Two upcoming digital town halls will feature elected officials and public health officials
Chair Kathryn Harrington at her home office. Photo: Washington County 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. WASHINGTON COUNTY – Two online town halls featuring local politicians and health officials have been scheduled to[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…]
March events at the Tillamook Forest Center: Beavers, fairy and gnome homes
The Tillamook Forest Center. Photo: Chas Hundley TILLAMOOK FOREST – Now open for the season, the Tillamook Forest Center will play host to a variety of public events this March in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest. Two opportunities to learn about one of the region’s most unique mammals[Read More…]
City council meeting Tuesday, March 10
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The Banks City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. for a regular work session followed by a 7 p.m. city council meeting. Both meetings are open to the public; an opportunity for public comment before the council is[Read More…]
March events at the Banks Public Library
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Banks Public Library will play host to a wide variety of events in March, and we’ve tried to include all of them from March 9 through the end of the month below. Wednesday, March 11 will see those interested in[Read More…]
St. Francis dinner to benefit school will be held in Roy March 8
St. Francis in Roy. Photo: Chas Hundley ROY – For the 53rd year, the St. Francis of Assisi parish will hold a benefit dinner on Sunday, March 8 to keep funds flowing into the St. Francis of Assisi school in Roy. The event, held from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,[Read More…]
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