Chas Hundley - The Banks Post (Page 2)

Column | 1925 in Banks: Prohibition arrest continue in Mountaindale

Mountaindale man north of Banks arrested for operating a still; and other news of the day in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Nov 2025

Column | 1925 in Banks: Prohibition arrest continue in Mountaindale

Library, sheriff's office levies on track to pass

Renewal levies for the county's library system and the Washington County Sheriff's Office were on track to pass in the initial election results released at 8 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Nov 2025

Library, sheriff's office levies on track to pass

Washington County declares emergency over food insecurity, ICE activity, taps reserves for funds

The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted to declare two separate states of emergency in response to federal actions, one over food insecurity and the other over a sharp increase in ICE activity in the county.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Nov 2025

Washington County declares emergency over food insecurity, ICE activity, taps reserves for funds

It's Election Day

Today is Election Day. To be counted, ballots must be turned in by 8 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Nov 2025

Project to build sewer pump station, force main in Banks begins in November

The city of Banks said a 12 month project to build a new pump station and a force main (a pressurized sewer pipe) to serve the Aerts Addition development would begin in November.

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Nov 2025

Project to build sewer pump station, force main in Banks begins in November

Chamber seeks homes, businesses to enter holiday lighting contest

The Banks Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest. The contest is open to homes and businesses in the Banks area.

By Chas Hundley

/ 3 Nov 2025

Chamber seeks homes, businesses to enter holiday lighting contest

Banks News: Halloween Party, two stoplights, Arbor Village closed tonight | October 31, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2025

Banks News: Halloween Party, two stoplights, Arbor Village closed tonight | October 31, 2025

Vote by November 4 at 8 p.m. to be counted

Banks-area voters must cast their ballots, containing just two questions, by Tuesday, Nov 4 before the 8 p.m. deadline.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2025

Vote by November 4 at 8 p.m. to be counted

Column | 1925 in Banks: 'Logger is crushed at Cochran'

Logging and mill jobs in 1925 were, like today, a dangerous line of work near Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2025

Column | 1925 in Banks: 'Logger is crushed at Cochran'

Banks is a two-stoplight town now

The city of Banks and Washington County said the stoplight at the north end of town would be lighted Wednesday evening, doubling the amount of active traffic signals in Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Oct 2025

Hundreds lose power in Banks

Banks, Gales Creek, and Forest Grove residents have all lost power at some point on Saturday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Oct 2025

Banks News: Search for missing man suspended, SNAP benefits may run out | October 24, 2025

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2025