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State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians in 2025

Most Oregonians in 2025 will see residential electricity rates nearly 50% higher than they were just five years ago.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 23 Dec 2024

State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians in 2025

Dispatches from History: Rural gas stations, a very good cow in Banks, and more on December 18, 1924

In 1924, you could buy gas in Timber, Verboort, Gales Creek, Cherry Grove, and more, and Banks had a great cow. This and more in the news of a century ago.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Dec 2024

Dispatches from History: Rural gas stations, a very good cow in Banks, and more on December 18, 1924

Banks Fire District November 2024 Fire Log

Statistics from November and information on how to send a letter to Santa in this month's fire log from the Banks Fire District.

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Dec 2024

Banks Fire District November 2024 Fire Log

Two area CPOs cancel December meetings, one will meet Thursday

Here's a story about things that are mostly not happening! CPO 14 (Banks, Buxton, Timber, Manning) and CPO 13 (Roy, Gales Creek, Verboort) are off for the holidays in December. Mountaindale-area residents can enjoy a virtual meeting Thursday, and those interested in an effort to overhaul the half-ce

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Dec 2024

Two area CPOs cancel December meetings, one will meet Thursday

Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating burglary near Banks

A large police presence just south of Banks near Highway 47 is due to a burglary, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Dec 2024

Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating burglary near Banks

Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session

The state spent more than $350 million responding to more than 2,000 wildfires in 2024, far exceeding projected costs and leaving some contractors unpaid.

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 12 Dec 2024

Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session

Dispatches from History: An 1864 Mountaindale pioneer celebrates her 81st birthday and more on December 11, 1924

An 1864 Mountaindale pioneer celebrates her 81st birthday, a fox farm between Banks and Forest Grove is established and more in this week's Dispatches from History

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 Dec 2024

Dispatches from History: An 1864 Mountaindale pioneer celebrates her 81st birthday and more on December 11, 1924

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