Discover Oregon’s forestry heritage on April 27 at the Tillamook Forest Center. The event, ‘Unearthing Forgotten Forestry Narratives,’ features a presentation from the Vernonia Pioneer Museum and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center on historic efforts by Oregon foresters.
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City working to repair water leak on Oak Way
The city of Banks is working to repair a water leak on Oak Way in the Arbor Village development starting since early Tuesday morning.
State Fire Marshal handing out $6 million to help local agencies fight wildfires
About two-thirds of the fire departments across Oregon – all smaller agencies – received up to $35,000 to hire more firefighters during the season, including the Banks Fire District.
Vernonia Marathon to bring runners to Banks area Sunday
A marathon beginning in Vernonia and ending in Banks will draw runners, race organizers and volunteers Sunday to Vernonia, Banks and the communities between on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and beyond.
Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale in April
The Friends of the Banks Public Library will hold a book sale in the Banks Public Library’s Jane Moore Community Room April 25 to 29, skipping Sunday when the library is closed.
Aerts Addition Open House is April 11
An open house to give surrounding property owners and Banks residents a look at the proposed Aerts Addition development is scheduled for April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Banks Middle School.
Bird flu detected in cows in several states but not Oregon
Bird flu has been confirmed in cows in Texas, Kansas, Michigan and Idaho, but not Oregon.
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis.
It’s time to remove your studded tires
ODOT says it’s time to lose the studded tires – or face a $165 fine after March 31.
Deputies find giant bag of weed on Long Road
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a littering report Tuesday on Long Road between Verboort and Cornelius and found more than they bargained for.