The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) issued this week a quarterly economic forecast predicting higher wages increasing projected tax revenue will allow the state to recover more quickly from
File photo: Chas Hundley
Following a Tuesday afternoon work session where Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington said she would push for a closure of indoor dining in Washington County, the
Melissa Polley stands in front of Main Street Salon. Photo: Chas Hundley
Main Street Salon in Banks is expanding, spilling into a newly renovated room with a new entrance behind
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley
Oregon House Democrats issued a news release announcing the passage of House Bill 3310A, which requires publicly-traded corporations to have a
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley
A bill referred to the Oregon speaker’s desk that has yet to be assigned to a committee would raise the
Matt Craigie. Photo courtesy Washington County
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting a virtual town hall on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The "Welcome to Banks" sign on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer
The Banks Chamber of Commerce announced a membership drive in December, waiving membership fees for the 2021
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley
Washington County announced on Tuesday, December 8 that a new round of small business grants for businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic had been opened.
Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley
Oregon’s “freeze” period to combat the rising cases of the coronavirus begins tomorrow, Wednesday November 18, and will last through Wednesday, December 2, a
The Banks NAPA auto parts store on Wednesday, August 5. Photo: Chas Hundley
BANKS - The Banks NAPA will be closing and moving their staff and inventory to the Forest
Jennifer and Mark Ludeman on March 27, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley
VERNONIA - The next election for the West Oregon Electric Co-op ends August 20, and for those members of
A face mask. File photo: Chas Hundley
WASHINGTON COUNTY - Good news, everyone. You won’t have to keep your mask on while attempting to eat at your favorite restaurant.