Disturbance – NW Main St – In the late hours of New Year’s Eve deputies were dispatched to a fight at The Billiards involving several people. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted several people. It was discovered that at least one person was injured during the brawl from being struck in the face by a pint glass that had been thrown. This investigation has been referred to the Washington County DA office for grand jury consideration.
Fraud – NW Oak St – A young marine home on leave, called to report that an unknown person had stolen his credit/debit card info and had used it to make nearly $3500 in purchases around the world.
A school budget is passed, a 1976 home in Banks boasts state-of-the-art solar tech, and a false alarm in Timber sees a strong response and more in the news from the 1970s!
A jury trial for a Banks man charged with sexual abuse of minors and furnishing them with controlled substances has been rescheduled to November 3, 2026.
The Banks Historical Society has been accepted into the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program, giving shoppers a way to support the organization at no extra cost through their rewards card.
Theft from vehicle – Arbor development: Unknown suspect(s) entered several unlocked vehicles and misc items (wallets, ear buds and other misc electronics) through out the arbor development. Although there was
Following a story published March 21 about Metro’s Killin Wetlands property expanding by 52 acres, several readers reached out and asked for a map showing the new acreage. At
Missing since Wednesday, Buxton resident Charles Witham was located safely Thursday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
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