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Fire crews extinguish truck fire in Bacona
A vehicle fire was quickly extinguished, with no injuries, in the Bacona community north of Buxton Sunday afternoon, according to the Banks Fire District.
Sellers Road closed for 30 minutes for container fire
Sellers Road was closed for about 30 minutes in both directions Sunday afternoon as Banks Fire District crews responded to a container fire.
Tillamook Forest Center prepares to reopen with volunteer work party
On Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers are needed to help clean exhibits, tag items in the center’s gift shop, and otherwise spruce up the center, located on Highway 6 between Banks and Tillamook.
Hundreds still without power in rural western Washington County
Homes in Banks, Roy, Mountaindale, Buxton, Timber and more were without power after a Monday night windstorm; Banks crews aided their neighbors to the west after fallen trees blocked emergency access on Highway 26 and more.
Power outages hit Banks region
Around 200 homes in the Banks area were without power as high winds ripped through the area.
Flood Watch, Wind Advisory issued for most of Banks area
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of Northwest Oregon, including the greater Banks region. The watch is in effect through late Tuesday night. It’s just one weather hazard expected.
Highway 26 closed for crash near Banks
According to the state’s tripcheck.com, all lanes were closed on Highway 26 as of the latest update made around 8:30 p.m.
Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters
Three people who were mistakenly registered to vote at Oregon’s Motor Vehicle Services Division could face a criminal investigation for voting despite not being U.S. citizens.
Banks School District cancels Friday school day
No school Friday. With Thursday and now Friday off, students will return Tuesday, February 18 after the President’s Day holiday.
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