Chas Hundley - The Banks Post (Page 17)

Banks’ Christmas parade returns Saturday Dec. 14 for a sixth year

For the sixth year, the Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade is coming back Saturday, December 14 starting at 6 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Dec 2024

Banks’ Christmas parade returns Saturday Dec. 14 for a sixth year

Banks City Council appoints Pearcia Bogroff to fill empty council seat

The newest member of the Banks City Council is Pearcia Bogroff.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2024

Banks City Council appoints Pearcia Bogroff to fill empty council seat

Deputies spike 120 mph BMW between Banks and Gales Creek

The Washington County Sheriff's Office assisted the Oregon State Police on Sunday evening in stopping a BMW driver traveling at about 120 mph on Highway 6, deflating the vehicle's tires with a spike trap between Banks and Gales Creek.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2024

Deputies spike 120 mph BMW between Banks and Gales Creek

OSP: 'elderly husband and wife duo' cited after shooting deer at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club

A husband-and-wife duo was cited by police after the wife shot a deer near the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and then the husband walked onto the golf course with an AR-15 rifle in search of the wounded animal, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP).

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2024

A sign surrounded by landscaping that reads "Pumpkin Ridge."

Banks City Council will meet Tuesday to interview a new city councilor

What's on the agenda? Picking a new city councilor to fill a vacancy. Adopting new rules on who can challenge the inclusion of materials at the Banks Public Library. Restricting some new industrial uses in the city. Reports, reports, reports, and a proclamation honoring student athletes at the Banks

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Dec 2024

Banks City Council will meet Tuesday to interview a new city councilor

Timber Road reopening date delayed five months to May

Timber Road will not reopen in December.

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Dec 2024

Timber Road reopening date delayed five months to May

BHS Drama Club Presents 'The Giver'

About 20 student actors and crew and adult volunteers from the Banks High School Drama Club gathered in the high school cafeteria Saturday, Nov. 30. It was the first dress rehearsal for the club's performance of "The Giver," taking place December 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Dec 2024

Dispatches from history: youth killed in logging accident, dairy discussed in Banks, and more on December 4, 1924

A century ago, a young man was killed when a log rolled over him. This and more in a very short dispatches from history.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Dec 2024

Dispatches from history: youth killed in logging accident, dairy discussed in Banks, and more on December 4, 1924

Deadline to enter the Banks Holiday Lighting Contest is today

Today, Wednesday, Dec. 4 is the final day to enter the Banks Chamber of Commerce-sponsored 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Dec 2024

Deadline to enter the Banks Holiday Lighting Contest is today

Banks Fire District hosting blood drive in Banks Friday

Looking for a post-Thanksgiving activity in Banks? Look no further than the Banks Fire District on Friday, November 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Nov 2024

Banks Fire District hosting blood drive in Banks Friday

What's open in Banks on Thanksgiving?

We called thirty Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber businesses so you don't have to. Here's what's open and closed Thursday and Friday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Nov 2024

Dispatches from history: Scarlet Fever in Buxton, explosives in Hayward, and more on November 27, 1924

Scarlet fever in Buxton. Surplus explosives from the Great War in Hayward. Banks' Banks is on the fair board. This and more in this week's history column. No subscription required - Happy Thanksgiving!

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Nov 2024

Dispatches from history: Scarlet Fever in Buxton, explosives in Hayward, and more on November 27, 1924