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Oregon prison watchdog is new head of scandal-ridden state liquor agency

The chairman of Oregon’s state liquor board has known for months that top managers at the agency abused their power to obtain special access to rare liquor, he revealed during a fiery speech at a meeting Wednesday.

By Julia Shumway

/ 15 Feb 2023

Oregon prison watchdog is new head of scandal-ridden state liquor agency

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recommends prison watchdog to lead scandal-ridden liquor agency

Gov. Tina Kotek is recommending that the internal watchdog for Oregon’s prison system take over as interim director of the state’s liquor agency as it reels from a bourbon hoarding scandal.

By Julia Shumway

/ 14 Feb 2023

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek recommends prison watchdog to lead scandal-ridden liquor agency

Washington County Board of Commissioners to host town hall Feb. 23

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will host the first of four quarterly county Town Halls scheduled this year Thursday, February 23, focusing on the county’s budget development process and financial challenges facing the county.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Feb 2023

Washington County Board of Commissioners to host town hall Feb. 23

Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is launching a criminal investigation into state liquor regulators who diverted rare whiskeys for their own use.

By Julia Shumway

/ 10 Feb 2023

Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators

City hall to close for renovations

City hall is closing for renovations, which include raising the ceilings of the city hall offices and making improvements to the building's ventilation systems.

By Jake Moore

/ 10 Feb 2023

Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds

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By Julia Shumway

/ 6 Jan 2023

Oregon Treasurer will begin sending checks to people with unclaimed funds

Low-income households in unincorporated Washington County may get 75% off garbage bill

Live in Buxton, Timber, Manning, Roy, Mountaindale or elsewhere outside of city limits, qualify for SNAP benefits, and pay for garbage and recycle service directly? You may qualify for 75% off your garbage bill.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Jan 2023

Low-income households in unincorporated Washington County may get 75% off garbage bill

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

A Harney County Circuit Court judge on Thursday blocked a new voter-approved Oregon law banning the sale of large-capacity firearms magazines with more than 10 rounds from taking effect while court arguments proceed.

By Ben Botkin

/ 15 Dec 2022

Harney County judge blocks ban on large-capacity firearms magazine sales

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties

Timber sales in the Tillamook State Forest and nearby forests generated $30.5 million for taxing districts in Washington, Tillamook, and Columbia Counties in fiscal year 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Dec 2022

Tillamook State Forest generates $30.5 million for Tillamook, Washington, Columbia Counties

Oregon Department of Justice asks Oregon Supreme Court to immediately review firearm law ruling

Measure 114, which bans the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines, is scheduled to go into effect on Thursday

By Ben Botkin

/ 7 Dec 2022

Oregon Department of Justice asks Oregon Supreme Court to immediately review firearm law ruling

Washington County Commissioners will host final 2022 town hall December 6

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will host the final of four county Town Halls this year Tuesday, December 6 at 6 p.m., focusing on the work of each of the elected commissioners and their work in 2022.

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 Dec 2022

Washington County Commissioners will host final 2022 town hall December 6

City election results: Psilocybin facilities on track to be banned for two years, uncontested candidates breeze to victory

Early results showed Banks voters on track to ban psilocybin facilities in city limits for two years. Four other races—mayor and three city council seats—had no surprises in store, given that each position had only one candidate file to run.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Nov 2022

City election results: Psilocybin facilities on track to be banned for two years, uncontested candidates breeze to victory