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Parks commission, trails council meet next week in Astoria
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission and the Oregon Recreational Trails Advisory Council will be holding meetings next week in Astoria.
Officials Searching For Missing Boy, 9
Washington County Sheriff's Office officials on Wednesday night were investigating the disappearance of a 9-year-old boy who has been missing since about 3 p.m. Wednesday from a home in the 53200 block of Gheen Road in the Banks area.
Tigard park bond fails, but Washington County voters approve other measures
Mayor Craig Dirksen, on the heels of a failed attempt to raise $20 million for new parks, said Wednesday that Tigard may return to citizens in 2010 for a second opinion.
Blues stars join up for local girl
On Sunday, you could loaf around your house, acting like you're going to clean the garage.
Biodiesel explosion destroys home
Firefighters from Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Banks and Cornelius spent about 30 minutes suppressing the flames from a house fire last Thursday where grease and diesel burned extraordinarily hot.
If Beaverton gets two public libraries, why does Aloha have none?
Lunch with Banks schools chief
The United Methodist Women will host their annual Thanksgiving Senior Lunch on Wednesday, Nov.
Bank failures top 100, only part of industry woes
Banks: One bank must raise $300 million Four of the bank fatalities have occurred in Oregon and southwest Washington.
Reward for information on 'River Rat' bank robber increased to $15,000
Authorities are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the capture of the "River Rat" suspect, who is believed to have robbed at least eight banks and seven other outlets in the Northwest.
Fourth suspect in Banks home invasion found guilty
The case: Four people invaded a home in the 48000 block of Northwest Narup Road in Banks in August 2008.
Faith leaders and individual activists hope to match people to resources
Saturday's 'Times Are Tough' forum started with a modern version of 'The Good Samaritan,' staged to illustrate the dire effects housing insecurity, food scarcity and lack of health care have on the poor in Washington County.
Our schoolchildren should never be instructed by their teachers to quote Socialist propaganda -- even to repeat the eloquent words of President Barack Obama.
Paving, road closures to start after Labor Day
Construction work along sections of Oregon 47 will begin after the Labor Day holiday weekend, according to officials at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Trackside: Whisler, Swatzina win on last-lap passes at Skagit Speedway
Skagit Speedway ALGER, Wash -- Thursday night of World of Outlaws weekend at Skagit Speedway saw two stock car classes in attendance put on two fantastic main event finishes.
Clearing the way for a new church
A crew from Pihl Excavating and a tree feller from Timbrrr Inc. work on clearing a wooded 5-acre site at the corner of Northwest Springville Road and 178th Avenue to make space for the new home of the St.
Art Annual award winners announced
The 2009 All Oregon Art Annual award winners were announced Thursday at a reception at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.
Oregon breeders win national awards, again
Once again, Oregon dog breeders have taken top national honors from the largest purebred registry in the world.
Combine Demolition Derby on Sunday
One of Washington County's most smashing good times is slated for this weekend, with the Banks Barbecue and Combine Destruction Derby at Sunset Park.
Banks and North Plains residents can take the bus to Portland
Banks and North Plains will begin receiving regular intercity bus service Sept. 13 from the Tillamook County Transportation District.
Forest Grove mayor to step down
Richard Kidd is closing one political door in hopes that he can open another. The longtime Forest Grove mayor told the News-Times on Wednesday that he will step down from his city post in October and plans to run for the Washington County Board of Commissioners.