Washington County residents who want the Oregon Legislature to hear directly from them on local transportation system needs will have an opportunity to do just that Sept. 27 in Hillsboro at the final stop of a listening tour by the Joint Committee on Transportation.
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CPO 8 meeting notice July 18 2024
For our Mountaindale community readers: Starting now, the Banks Post is adding CPO 8 to our free Community Participation Organization public meeting notices. We now publish notices for CPO 14, 13, and 8.
Washington County has a new judge for a new seat
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the appointment of Elizabeth R. Lemoine to a new seat on the Washington County Circuit Court Friday.
CPO 14 prepares for launch in greater Banks region
An inactive county-affiliated nonpartisan civic group for residents and property owners in Banks, Buxton, Timber and Manning is planning to start up this spring, with a meeting scheduled for Thursday to nominate officers and their first full meeting planned for April 11.
City council to consider developer agreement during public hearing Tuesday
The Banks City Council will meet for a regular business meeting Tuesday with a public hearing scheduled during the meeting to discuss the adoption of a developer agreement with Holt Homes, an early step in a potential 950+ new home development in Banks.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers headed to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and bills addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Here’s how to follow along.
Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting set for January 18 in Buxton
The governing body that is responsible for the development of the Salmonberry Trail plans to meet in Buxton January 18 for a regular business meeting.
Washington County has a new circuit court judge
Washington County has a new circuit court judge as of last week, following the appointment of Hafez Daraee, replacing retired Judge Beth Roberts, who left the office in September of last year.
New Washington County Sheriff Caprice Massey sworn in
Washington County has a new sheriff following the swearing in of Sheriff Caprice Massey in a ceremony held Friday, December 1. With Washington County Presiding Judge Kathleen Proctor administering the oath of office, Massey become the 33rd sheriff of Washington County, and the first woman to hold the role. Massey[Read More…]
The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall
Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It’s now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.
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