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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

Washington County unveils new website

Washington County’s government has a new website, unveiled officially to the public Monday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Sep 2022

Find out how Washington County budgets taxpayer funds at Sept. 28 Town Hall

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will host the third of four planned county Town Halls this year Thursday, September 28 at 6 p.m., focusing on county budgeting, or how taxpayer money is spent at the county level.

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 Sep 2022

Find out how Washington County budgets taxpayer funds at Sept. 28 Town Hall

Lawsuit by 13 counties against state over logging practices ends at Oregon Supreme Court

The Oregon Supreme Court has ended a six-year legal battle between the state and 13 western Oregon counties over logging practices by declining to hear the case.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 20 Sep 2022

Lawsuit by 13 counties against state over logging practices ends at Oregon Supreme Court

Banks City Council refers psilocybin facility moratorium to voters

Local voters will have the chance to decide this November if a two-year moratorium within the Banks city limits should be placed on the manufacture of psilocybin products and the opening of mental health clinics that administer psilocybin to patients.

By Daniel Pearson

/ 31 Aug 2022

Banks City Council refers psilocybin facility moratorium to voters

Banks City Council considers psilocybin facility moratorium

The city council is considering placing a two-year moratorium on any psilocybin treatment centers from opening in Banks, and putting a ballot initiative before voters this November asking if there should be a two-year ban on these facilities.

By Daniel Pearson

/ 25 Jul 2022

Banks City Council considers psilocybin facility moratorium

City plans document to outline roles and responsibilities of city councilors, citizen volunteers

The Banks City Council is formalizing and consolidating into a document to be posted on the city of Banks website the roles and responsibilities of city councilors, as well as those of citizens on volunteer boards, committees, and commissions.

By Daniel Pearson

/ 7 Jul 2022

City plans document to outline roles and responsibilities of city councilors, citizen volunteers

City Council considers in-city RV parking permit system

The Banks City Council is considering drafting an ordinance that would require property owners to obtain a temporary permit from the city to allow people to lodge on their land

By Daniel Pearson

/ 5 Jul 2022

City Council considers in-city RV parking permit system