Forest Grove Fire & Rescue will conduct a training burn near the Kansas City community Saturday, May 13. Firefighters will light a donated home ablaze at the corner of NW Kansas City Road and Hillside Road, giving new recruits a rare opportunity to experience live fire in a training context.[Read More…]
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Banks Library plans two garden events this week
A pollinator workshop on Tuesday and the third iteration of the library’s plant swap on Saturday: Find out the details on two gardening events hosted by the Banks Public Library.
WCCCA unveils new emergency dispatch center
Washington County leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, April 24 to mark the opening of a new county dispatch center.
Area fishing spots stocked
Dorman Pond, Hagg Lake, Vernonia Pond: All three bodies of water were stocked with trout this week.
Reehers Camp prepares for spring opening
Reehers Camp, located about two miles west of Timber on Cochran Road, is scheduled to open to overnight campers Friday, May 19, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry.
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigned Tuesday morning, effective May 8.
Secretary of State’s office cannabis audit released amid questions about consulting job
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office released an audit of the state’s regulation of the cannabis industry on Friday morning on the heels of revelations that the agency’s head, Shemia Fagan, accepted a side job as consultant to a cannabis company in February.
City plans future of Banks-Vernonia Trailhead
The city of Banks has begun planning an expansion of the Banks-Vernonia trailhead parking lot on the north end of town where Banks Road meets Main Street.
Hillsboro to Forest Grove portion of Council Creek Regional Trail moves ahead
An online open house for the Hillsboro to Forest Grove segment of the Council Creek Regional Trail has information about plans to build a trail that could one day connect to Banks, too.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
Oregonians can expect another surge in COVID-19 cases in June, a top Oregon health official said Thursday.