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Brown calls special legislative session to tackle redistricting

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s legislators will head back to Salem following Governor Kate Brown’s call to convene a special legislative session to

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Sep 2021

Brown calls special legislative session to tackle redistricting

Health care workers must get vaccine, or be tested for COVID-19 weekly, Gov. Brown says

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregon Governor Kate Brown will require workers in health care settings to be tested weekly for COVID-19, a rule that health care workers can avoid by

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Aug 2021

Health care workers must get vaccine, or be tested for COVID-19 weekly, Gov. Brown says

2021 Banks Citizenship Award nominations open

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The city of Banks now is accepting nominations for the 2021 Banks Citizenship Award. The city’s announcement that nominations are being accepted says

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Aug 2021

2021 Banks Citizenship Award nominations open

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s risk level framework and the majority of masking, capacity, and social distancing measures were lifted Wednesday, June 30, doing away with the majority of

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

A six-acre wildfire burned in the Tillamook Forest on April 14, 2020. Photo: ODF Local and state officials are increasingly warning of significant fire danger ahead of the Independence Day

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

Banks suspends outdoor water use, limits indoor use amid 'critical' water shortage

Part of the city of Banks water system on September 6, 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley The city of Banks issued a notice Wednesday morning halting all outdoor water use and

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Banks suspends outdoor water use, limits indoor use amid 'critical' water shortage

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

Senator Jeff Merkley (center, in yellow) at a town hall in Banks on January 13, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon’s junior senator will hold a virtual town hall for

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Jun 2021

Sen. Jeff Merkley to host online town hall for Washington Co. constituents

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon Legislature wrapped up Saturday, marking the end of an eventful session that included high profile legislation, a resignation and

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 26 Jun 2021

'Sine Die': The highlights of Oregon's historic 2021 legislative session

Banks City Council approves budget, more at June 8 council meeting

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks City Council met Tuesday, June 8 for their regular monthly meeting and for a work session. During the meeting, councilors and the

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jun 2021

Banks City Council approves budget, more at June 8 council meeting

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Rep. Mike Nearman (R-Independence) became the first House member expelled in state history for his role in the Dec. 21, 2020

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 10 Jun 2021

Oregon House expels State Rep. Mike Nearman over Dec. 21 Capitol incursion

Rep. Brad Witt removed from chair position following harassment complaint

A campaign sign for Rep. Brad Witt in Manning on October 28, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland), officially removed Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie) from his

By K. Rambo - Contributing Writer

/ 8 Jun 2021

Rep. Brad Witt removed from chair position following harassment complaint

State inches closer to 70% goal for adult first-dose vaccinations

File photo: Chas Hundley A Friday, June 4 press conference by Oregon Governor Kate Brown saw state officials outline the numbers and steps needed to lift COVID-19 restrictions put in

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jun 2021

State inches closer to 70% goal for adult first-dose vaccinations