Highway 26 is closed following a fatal crash near Maller Road, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday afternoon.
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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.
Banks Fire District offices are getting a fresh interior coat of paint
From the outside, it’s business as usual at the Banks Fire District offices. But step inside and you’ll notice two things: The smell of fresh paint, and Roger Smith on a ladder.
Possible triple digit weather looms in Willamette Valley
A spate of hot weather looms in the forecast: At least five days of mid-to-upper 90s, with the possibility of triple digits starting Sunday in the Willamette Valley. Prepare now.
City to screen ‘The Goonies’ August 11 at Greenville Park
The city of Banks will host the second “Movies in the Park” event this year at Greenville City Park Friday, August 11, screening “The Goonies.”
Last of western Oregon tribes reach agreement to hunt, fish on ancestral lands without state permit
Members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde can now hunt and fish on tribal licenses in a greater area of their historic homelands, including areas near Banks.
Wyden to hold Washington County Town Hall in Tigard
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden will hold a town hall in Tigard Wednesday, August 16 for constituents in Washington County.
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