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.
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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.
County to re-link Green Mountain Road with Bacona Road near Buxton
A project to rehabilitate a portion of Buxton Lookout Road linking Green Mountain Road with Bacona Road moved forward Tuesday evening.
Washington County offers cash incentive for old wood stoves
Seven spots remained Monday morning for the county’s cash for woodstoves program.
Register to vote by April 25
For the upcoming May 16 election, the deadline to register to vote or update your registration is Tuesday, April 25.
Browns Camp opening day postponed due to snow
The Oregon Department of Forestry was set to open its off-highway vehicle (OHV) site Browns Camp tomorrow; however, it remained buried in snow, and the department postponed tomorrow’s opening to April 14. Jordan Creek opened April 1.
Banks library to host book sale, garden event
From April 13 to April 17, the Friends of the Banks Public Library, organizes a spring book sale, offering gently used books at bargain prices. It’s one of many events at the library this month.
Oregon government employees in dire situations with paycheck problems now in fourth month
With missed paychecks and underpayments, employees have been unable to pay rent and some have gone to food banks.
Sunset Park to host Easter Egg hunt Saturday
Sunset Park is preparing to host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, inviting children of all ages to search for candy-filled eggs and special “golden” eggs with tickets for prizes.