An abandoned house was destroyed by fire near Banks on Tuesday evening, closing a mile-long stretch of the highway for nearly two hours.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said a structure fire near Highway 47 has resulted in a highway closure between Greenville Road and Dierickx Road.

Parking fees coming to Banks-Vernonia State Trail starting March 30, City of Banks warns of phishing emails targeting ...

Only the Banks Trailhead will require a $10 parking permit when 22 Oregon state parks begin charging on March 30.

Fraudulent emails impersonating a city planner include fake invoices and ask for wire transfer payments, the city said.

State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon. The Oregon Health Authority launched a wastewater dashboard to monitor spread.

Republicans last staged a quorum-denying walkout in 2023, protesting legislation on abortion access and preventing gun ...

Metro added 41 acres to the Killin Wetlands near Banks, continuing a decades-long effort to protect one of the region's last remaining peat wetlands.

Ice and snow knocked out power to hundreds of rural residents. While many have seen service restored, PGE estimates restoration by noon Thursday for dozens more.

A Timber dance raises funds for firefighters, and a puppet show is set at the Banks Community Church and more in the news of the 1970s!

Several bus routes are on snow routes or limited service Thursday, affecting both morning and afternoon pickups.

ODOT reports winter conditions have closed Highway 6, less than 30 minutes after Highway 26 was shut down near the Timber Junction.