After a young child in Banks was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday afternoon, community members, school officials, and first responders have taken steps to find ways to support the family of the child and others in the community who may be feeling the loss.
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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.
County to promote advisory boards and commissions at Oct. 19 open house
Ever wondered who decides when to lay fresh gravel on Pongratz Road? Or who makes recommendations on what happens to the Washington Co. fairgrounds? Find out more at the first Boards & Commissions Fall Open House October 19.
U.S. Rep. Bonamici reschedules Hillsboro, other town halls
A series of town halls scheduled this week by U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici have been rescheduled. Those hoping to catch the congresswoman on October 6 will need to wait until November.
FEMA, FCC to test national emergency alert system Wednesday
On Wednesday October 4, cell phones, televisions sets, and radios will chime with an alert designed to test the nation’s alert system for widespread emergencies.
Washington County burn ban lifted
The summer burn ban enacted throughout Washington County was lifted Friday, the Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said. The DEQ burn season opens Sunday.
Some campgrounds slated to close for season in Tillamook, Clatsop State Forests
A number of local campgrounds owned and maintained by the Oregon Department of Forestry are closing for the season in the coming days, ODF said.
Fire season to end Sunday
Fire season in this corner of Oregon will end Sunday, October 1, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.
Homecoming week is here
A parade, a dance, a football game (and a new track) are all on the docket for the Banks Braves this year.
Oregon receives $157 million to expand broadband access
Oregon will receive $157 million from the federal government to help connect about 17,000 homes and businesses to the internet, the White House announced Wednesday.