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Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

Drive along Highways 47 and 26 between Banks and Buxton this month and notice heavy equipment working on the site of the proposed Salmonberry Trail? That's because the tracks are coming out.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It's now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Those looking to score a deal on a used book while aiding the efforts of the friends group supporting the Banks Public Library are in luck: The group has a book sale in the library's Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday, November 2.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district's efforts in rural Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

Gov. Kotek makes Roy visit

As part of a county-by-county tour of the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made a visit to Roy on Monday during her Washington County leg, the 33rd portion of the One Oregon Listening Tour.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023

Eazy Peazy Eatz hits one year mark in Banks

When Eazy Peazy Eatz opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 21, it will mark the one year anniversary since the breakfast and lunch cafe opened on Main Street in Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2023

Eazy Peazy Eatz hits one year mark in Banks

Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate

The Oregon Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to pause a decade-old requirement that students show additional proficiencies in reading, writing and other skills on top of taking regular courses in those subjects. The essential skills requirement will be suspended through the 2027-28 sc

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 20 Oct 2023

Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate

Banks Fire seeks to train residents for emergency response team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, a national program established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that seeks to train volunteers has come to Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Oct 2023

Banks Fire seeks to train residents for emergency response team

Massey to lead the Washington County Sheriff's Office beginning December 1

The Washington County Sheriff's Office will be lead by Undersheriff Caprice Massey come December 1, the Washington County Board of Commissioners confirmed during their October 3 board meeting.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Oct 2023

Massey to lead the Washington County Sheriff's Office beginning December 1

County eyes options for repairing Timber Road landslide

It's been seven months since Timber Road closed between downtown Timber and Highway 6. Washington County is eyeing a number of options for a fix and may seek funding from FEMA to repair Timber Road.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Oct 2023

County eyes options for repairing Timber Road landslide

Oregon health leaders warn of bumpy start for expanded Medicaid system

Oregon’s Medicaid system, which covers more than one in three Oregonians, faces a monumental challenge: proving that its expansion will help keep people housed, fed and healthy.

By Ben Botkin

/ 5 Oct 2023

Oregon health leaders warn of bumpy start for expanded Medicaid system

Gas leak at Banks Elementary School prompts 'secure' status, no evacuations

Contractors working near the fence line of the Banks Elementary School struck a gas line Thursday morning, the Banks School District said in a district-wide alert. "Please avoid the area and do not try to come pick up your students at this time," Banks Fire said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 5 Oct 2023

Gas leak at Banks Elementary School prompts 'secure' status, no evacuations