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Gov. Brown bans indoor gatherings of 10, mandates face masks outdoors in some cases

Governor Kate Brown during a Monday, July 13 press conference. Screenshot from OHA Youtube stream OREGON - During a Monday, July 13 morning press conference, Governor Kate Brown outlined Oregon’

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jul 2020

Gov. Brown bans indoor gatherings of 10, mandates face masks outdoors in some cases

Washington County won't move to next phase, seeks independence from tri-county COVID coupling

A map showing the status, as of Sunday, July 12, or Oregon's counties and their phases. Photo: Oregon Health Authority WASHINGTON COUNTY - With case counts rising in

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Jul 2020

Washington County won't move to next phase, seeks independence from tri-county COVID coupling

DMV launches additional online services

Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON - The Oregon DMV says they have completed a multi-year computer replacement project on Monday, July 6, enabling the agency to offer more services online

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jul 2020

Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency

Oregon governor Kate Brown speaks at a press conference the afternoon of March 16, 2020. Dave Killen/The Oregonian This article was originally published by the Oregonian/OregonLive, one of

By Brad Schmidt | The Oregonian/OregonLive

/ 30 Jun 2020

Gov. Brown says Oregon is at ‘crossroads’ before coronavirus surge, extends state of emergency

Washington County eyes body camera program expansion for deputies

A Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy. Photo: WCSO The Washington County Board of Commissioners is taking a step toward requiring county Sheriff’s deputies to wear body cameras.

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 29 Jun 2020

Washington County eyes body camera program expansion for deputies

Banks city council to meet Tuesday to vote on budget

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - The Banks city council will meet for a work session and city council session remotely on Tuesday, June 9, the third such

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Jun 2020

Banks city council to meet Tuesday to vote on budget

DMV launches, then relaunches system for in-person appointments

Photo courtesy of ODOT OREGON - It was a bumpy road to get there, but the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is accepting appointments for certain DMV services at

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jun 2020

DMV launches, then relaunches system for in-person appointments

Washington County deputy under investigation after allegation of 'email with racial epithets' surfaces

A table with Washington County Sheriff's Office memorabilia and information in Banks. File photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY - A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Jun 2020

Washington County deputy under investigation after allegation of 'email with racial epithets' surfaces

Gov. Kate Brown fires director of Oregon Employment Department over delays in delivering jobless benefits

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus , Oregon Health Authority resources , Washington County resources , Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus , OPB glossary of

By Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive

/ 1 Jun 2020

Gov. Kate Brown fires director of Oregon Employment Department over delays in delivering jobless benefits

City sets work plan for coming year

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - The Banks City Council approved its 2020-21 work plan, which focuses on the local government’s approach to sustainable growth, and managing

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 22 May 2020

City of Banks sets new social media, email policy

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - The Banks City Council, since the outbreak of Covid-19, held its second Zoom meeting Tuesday, May 12, and passed a business item

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 18 May 2020

City of Banks sets new social media, email policy

On the ballot: Washington County library levy

The 2018 Banks Public Library book sale. Photo: Chas Hundley Washington County Cooperative Library Services placed a new levy on the May 19 ballot that would renew the five-year property

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 12 May 2020

On the ballot: Washington County library levy