A residential fire that has spread into adjoining wildland near Highway 26 and 47 in Manning has prompted a Level 1 evacuation for a one mile area south and east of the fire at the Highway 26 Highway 47 Banks turnoff, the Banks Fire District said.
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Residential fire and wildfire breaks out near Manning
A residential fire broke out near Manning Saturday morning, the Banks Fire District said, with crews responding to reports that a structure was burning near the Highway 26 and 47 interchange.
NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon
“A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly,” the National Weather Service said.
Letter to the Editor: Fix Highway 6
“How many wrecks and deaths will it take before ODOT gets serious about the dangerous condition of this road,” writes Tillamook property owner Ginny Van Loo in a letter to the editor.
Event at Tillamook Forest Center to celebrate 50 years of the Tillamook State Forest
A celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Tillamook State Forest will be held at the Tillamook Forest Center Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NWS issues Fire Weather Watch starting Friday
“Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property,” the NWS said. “Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
Banks June 2023 Police Log
The Banks June 2023 Police Log as presented to the Banks City Council Tuesday, July 11
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County July 12, 1923
A play in Gales Creek to fund running water at the cemetery, the old school building goes up for sale, and more in this week’s edition of Dispatches from History.
Bacona Road is crumbling north of Buxton due to landslide
Construction to repair Bacona Road and stabilize a landslide north of Buxton is expected to begin in August.
Stub Stewart State Park to host ‘Galaxy Quest’ screening July 15
Stub Stewart State Park is host to a variety of activities — disc golf, horseback riding, mountain biking, to name a few — and for one night on Saturday, July 15, the park’s Hilltop location will transform into a movie theater for a free showing of Galaxy Quest.