There’s a new feature at the 77th Annual Banks BBQ Truck & Tractor Pull this year: A custom lager made by Forest Grove’s Ridgewalker Brewing.
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Highway 26 closed in Manning for crash
Highway 26 is closed in Manning at Sell Road for what the Washington County Sheriff’s Office described as a minor crash.
Third Annual cornhole tournament to benefit Banks Youth Football is Saturday
The cornhole tournament to benefit the Banks Youth Football is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It’ll be the third year that the fundraiser has been held during the Banks BBQ, a necessity borne from the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
The 77th Annual Banks BBQ begins Friday
The 77th Annual Banks BBQ Truck & Tractor Pull is upon us.
OSP: Two dead after 90-year-old motorist drives into oncoming traffic near Banks
Tuesday’s crash on Highway 26 near Maller Road resulted in the deaths of two people after a 90-year-old driver drove into oncoming traffic, the Oregon State Police said Thursday afternoon
Highway 26 closed for fatal crash near Maller Rd
Highway 26 is closed following a fatal crash near Maller Road, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon.
Oregon Secretary of State launches database with campaign finance violations
Oregon’s new secretary of state plans to publish monthly databases with information about campaign finance scofflaws.
The Tillamook Burn started 90 years ago today
Ninety years ago to the day, the first fire of what would become known as the Tillamook Burn started near Gales Creek. We’ve gathered oral histories, written diaries, and newspaper clippings detailing what happened.
Dangerous heat, fire weather incoming
The federal agency issued a fire weather watch and an excessive heat warning Thursday afternoon for much of western Oregon.
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running in 2024
The Oregon secretary of state said Tuesday that Republican state senators who had at least 10 unexcused absences during this year’s session will not be eligible to run in 2024. That number includes Banks’ State Senator Suzanne Weber.