Banks: A Town on the Move front cover. Photo: Chas Hundley To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Banks, the Banks Historical Society released a book on the town’s history, titled “Banks: A Town on the Move.” “We’ve created a book that tells some[Read More…]
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Oregon’s ‘Exploding Whale’ legend turns 50
A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius. The calf has remoras attached to its body.By Gabriel Barathieu – https://www.flickr.com/photos/barathieu/7277953560/, CC BY-SA 2.0, November 9, 1970. The sperm whale, washed up on Heceta Beach near Florence, Oregon, was dead, and the plan was to blow it[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: Election Day special edition
The farm that Esther Lilly Hundley and her family lived on in Gales Creek Cast of characters –Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. –Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. –Ted and Thelma,[Read More…]
Oregon Historical Society asks for Oregonians’ experiences during COVID-19 pandemic
File photo: Chas Hundley 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. OREGON – The Oregon Historical Society has put a call out for one-page letters, or hand-written notes, sharing individual reflections and experiences during[Read More…]
Banks kicks off 100 year celebration with centennial party
The city of Banks sign on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks is turning 100, and much has been planned in celebration for the centennial occasion. The official kickoff party is Thursday evening on January 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Park’s Schlegal Hall. “There[Read More…]
News from the past: September, 1895
The Washington County Hatchet’s nameplate as it appeared in a September 5, 1895 edition of the paper. WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY – It was a bustling time for the region. Even in the midst of a severe economic depression (the Panic of 1893 lasted into 1897), the city of Forest Grove,[Read More…]
Column | Esther Lilly Hundley Diaries: Special Snow Edition
The snow in Gales Creek this morning. Photo: Chas Hundley Here at Gales Creek Journal and Banks Post HQ, almost six inches of snow, freshly fallen, have made travel difficult, so we’re looking for something to fill our time. Take a peak back into history as we look at the[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: January 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and as of April 13, 1929, Ted’s[Read More…]
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