The Oregon Department of Forestry said fire danger would be raised to “High” (yellow) in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Friday morning.
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City opens Citizenship Award nominations
The city of Banks is accepting nominations for the 2023 Banks Citizenship Award through September 30.
Oregon Gov. Kotek will let expanded self-serve gas become law, veto Salem transit and sex work studies
Gov. Tina Kotek won’t veto a hotly debated bill to let more Oregonians pump their own gas, but she does plan to nix funding for studies on a Salem streetcar and decriminalizing prostitution.
New ambulance provider takes over August 1
On August 1, Washington County will transition from longtime emergency 9-1-1 medical transportation provider Metro West Ambulance to American Medical Response.
Horse and woman survive harrowing plunge down ravine near Reehers Camp
Bees sent a woman and her horse hurtling down a ravine at least 50 feet deep on a trail near Reehers Camp Thursday, July 20, with horse and rider somehow escaping with minor injuries after a rescue by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire burning in slash, brush north of Mountaindale
According to a social media post from the fire agency, a vegetation fire began burning in timber slash and brush shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday at a location near NW Pumpkin Ridge Road.
Public Coast Farm opens for summer season
Public Coast Farm opened for the season earlier this month, the third year the brewery-adjacent farm in Buxton has welcomed visitors to their farmstand.
Open until August 20 every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., live music will play on those days from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month
Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the state’s new paid leave program starting Aug. 14.
The program, Paid Leave Oregon, covers family leave, medical leave and safe leave for Oregonians with jobs.
Banks City Council seeks to appoint another member
Following the resignation of Banks City Councilor Jeff Thompson, who ended his time on the council due to health concerns, the city is looking for a new council member to fill his the remainder of his term.
Banks National Night Out is August 1
The Banks National Night Out will return Tuesday, August 1 starting at 6 p.m. at Banks’ Sunset Speedway.