A glider launched out of the North Plains Gliderport made an emergency landing in a Verboort-area field Saturday afternoon. The pilot was uninjured.
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Federal prosecutors investigating Fagan, La Mota owners
Federal prosecutors are seeking a wide range of records related to former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the marijuana moonlighting that cost Fagan her political career.
Fundraiser set up for teen hospitalized after softball game in Banks
A Banks-area teen is fighting for her life in a Portland hospital after a family softball game in Banks led to an infection in her leg.
Rash of deaths in Washington County ‘likely related to fentanyl use’
At least four people are dead in Washington County in the last five days. “Users are warned that there may be a batch of fentanyl circulating the street that is particularly dangerous to use,” the sheriff’s office said.
Braves win second baseball championship
The Banks Braves defeated the Cascade Christian Challengers 3-0 on Saturday, June 3 in Eugene, winning the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 3A baseball championship final.
Washington County highlights women in the military with video series
The Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) partnered with Tualatin Valley Community Television (TVCTV) to produce a four-part video series highlighting the role women play in the armed forces.
Fire season in local region begins June 14
Fire season will begin in the Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) region Wednesday, June 14 at 1 a.m.
TVF&R to ban burning starting Tuesday
With temperatures expected to hit the mid 90s Tuesday, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is banning outdoor burning, beginning Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.
Brush fire halted in Roy
Firefighters had largely extinguished a brush fire on Harrington Road Monday evening.
Fire season looms: Fire agencies train, urge burn safety
Summer is (more or less) here, and area fire agencies are gearing up for the impending fire season. Find info on burning, fire safety, training, and more inside.