Two outbuildings destroyed in fire near Timber
Timber – Banks Fire District #13 responded to a fire just north of downtown Timber around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, March
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ODOT extends studded tire season through Sunday, April 15
Oregon – The Oregon Department of Transportation has extended studded tire season from March 31 to until the end of the
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Washington County Commissioner District 4 race: Jerry Willey and Kimberly Culbertson face off
Washington County – Two candidates will face off on the May 15 election: Jerry Willey and Kimberly Culbertson, both from Hillsboro.
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Highway 26 closed in Manning after fatal crash
This story was originally published at 3:20 p.m. Monday, March 19 and has been updated with more information from the
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‘Heart B.E.A.T. Benefit Horse Show’ to be held near Banks April 7-8
There’s a little-known horseback riding organization just outside of Banks called the B.E.A.T. Riding Center (B.E.A.T. stands for Bradley Equine
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Two killed in crash on Highway 26
This post has been updated with new information from Oregon State Police. It was originally published on March 16 at
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A Washington County Sheriff's Office vehicle in the Tillamook State Forest. Chas Hundley//Banks Post
Banks February Police Log
Banks – The City of Banks February 2018 police log includes calls responded to by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office
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Andy Duyck: The Way Forward for the County Fairgrounds (Opinion)
Andy Duyck is the Chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. The story of our county fairgrounds is one
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Friday morning fatal crash closes Highway 47 near Vernonia
Columbia County- A fatal crash south of Vernonia at the Timber Road and Highway 47 junction closed Highway 47 for about
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Lyle Spiesschaert: The Washington County Fairgrounds (Opinion)
Lyle Spiesschaert is a fourth generation farmer, former Fair Board Member and currently Treasurer for the Fair Boosters. He lives on
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