Chas Hundley

Banks Post

Local news from the communities of Banks, Buxton, Manning, Roy, and Timber.

Main Street in Banks, Oregon. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Expect delays on Main Street Oct. 17 as production crews film in Banks

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 Chas Hundley

By Chas Hundley & Daniel Pearson Banks – A film production company plans to shoot in Banks on Main Street between

Emergency vehicles blocking one lane of traffic on Timber Road. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Fire News Timber Traffic

Outbuilding, brush burned in fire between Timber and Glenwood

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 Chas Hundley

Timber – Crews from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, Banks Fire District 13, and the Oregon Department of Forestry have

Two Washington County Sheriff's Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Banks Crime News

Banks September 2018 Police Log

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Chas Hundley

Banks – The City of Banks September 2018 police log includes calls responded to by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Elections News

Oregon House District 32 candidate forum to be held in Gales Creek Wednesday, Oct. 10

October 8, 2018 Chas Hundley

Gales Creek – Four candidates vying for the open Oregon House of Representatives seat in House District 32 have been invited

A burn pile that spread out of control near Carpenter Creek Road. Photo from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue

Agriculture Banks Environment Fire Forest News Washington County

Fire season over, burn ban ends today at 1 p.m.

October 5, 2018 Chas Hundley

Washington County – The burn ban enacted on Tuesday, October 2 will be lifted today, October 5, at 1 p.m. after

The bridge in question will be removed and a new one built in its place. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Banks Environment Forest Hwy 47 News Timber Traffic Vernonia

Highway 47 between Buxton, Vernonia will remain closed until at least Oct. 15

October 4, 2018 Chas Hundley

South of Vernonia – Highway 47 north of Stub Stewart State Park and south of Vernonia Springs has been closed for

A trestle on the route of the Salmonberry Trail near Timber. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Forest Hunting and Fishing News Recreation Salmonberry Trail Sports Tillamook State Forest Timber Traffic

Cycle Oregon ‘Gravel’ ride coming to Timber Oct. 5 – 7

October 4, 2018 Chas Hundley

Timber – On October 5 – 7, more than 400 cyclists, staff, and volunteers will flock to Timber and the surrounding

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue battles a small brush fire on Omega Drive, between Dilley and Gales Creek on October 2. Photo from Forest Grove Fire & Rescue

Agriculture Banks Environment Fire News Washington County

Burn ban back in Banks and beyond

October 2, 2018 Chas Hundley

Washington County – Just one day after outdoor residential debris burning was opened for the fall season, area fire agencies

A historic barn, part of a dairy, sits at the center of the Killin Wetlands. Visitors cannot enter the barn, which stores equipment and tools on-site, but can admire the quilt block attached to the barn, part of the Westside Quilter’s Guild Quilt Barn Trail of Washington County. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Banks Environment Government HWY 6 News Recreation

Metro opens public park at Killin Wetlands

September 27, 2018 Chas Hundley

Banks – The Killin Wetlands Nature Park, a body of water and natural area located largely between Highway 6 and Cedar

The Killin Wetlands. Chas Hundley//Banks Post

Banks Environment Government News

Killin Wetlands Nature Park to open to public on September 22

September 21, 2018 Chas Hundley

Banks – The Killin Wetlands Nature Park, a body of water and natural area located largely between Highway 6 and

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