The Banks Post (Page 161)

Oregon Dept. of Forestry mopping up four small Columbia Co. wildfires

Lightning strikes on Thursday, August 29. Image: ODF VERNONIA - A storm cell moved through the region overnight, with multiple lightning strikes recorded in Columbia County north of Vernonia around

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Aug 2019

Oregon Dept. of Forestry mopping up four small Columbia Co. wildfires

Banks Fire responds to vehicle crash, downed tree, vehicle fire, and brush fire - all at the same incident

The entrance to Stub Stewart State Park. Photo: Chas Hundley BUXTON - Banks Fire District 13 and Metro Ambulance West responded to a vehicle crash, a vehicle fire, a downed

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Aug 2019

Banks Fire responds to vehicle crash, downed tree, vehicle fire, and brush fire - all at the same incident

Fire danger on the rise first part of this week

A burned area in a field at Finegan Farms. Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue NW OREGON - While the fire season has been mild for most of the northwestern

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Aug 2019

Fire danger on the rise first part of this week

Suspect in shooting of two Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked into jail

Dante James Halling. Photo: MCSO PORTLAND - Dante James Halling, 55, the suspected shooter involved in a gunfight that left Halling and two deputies with gunshot wounds was booked into

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Aug 2019

Suspect in shooting of two Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked into jail

Impact Physical Therapy opens new location in Banks

Photo courtesy of Impact Physical Therapy BANKS - The Banks baseball Braves’ 2019 OSAA 4A State Championship title has impacted the city’s economy.Kent Bond, Braves assistant coach and

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 23 Aug 2019

Impact Physical Therapy opens new location in Banks

2019 Banks Citizenship Award nominations open

Banks city hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - The City of Banks now is accepting nominations for the 2019 Banks Citizenship Award.The city’s announcement that nominations are being

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 23 Aug 2019

2019 Banks Citizenship Award nominations open

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

The Tillamook State Forest near Storey Burn Road. Photo: Chas Hundley TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST - The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced it will resume road restrictions this fall in

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 23 Aug 2019

Tillamook State Forest road closures coming during hunting season

Banks American Legion Post renamed in honor of longtime member John Kalmbach

John Kalmbach BANKS - The Banks American Legion officially changed its name to John Kalmbach Post 90, Banks, in memory of the longtime member who passed away April 21, 2019

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 22 Aug 2019

Banks American Legion Post renamed in honor of longtime member John Kalmbach

Banks July 2019 Police Log

A Washington County Sheriff's Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley The following police log entries are written by Banks deputies contracted from the Washington County

By bankspost

/ 16 Aug 2019

Free Fishing Weekend to be held Saturday and Sunday August 17 & 18

Dorman Pond in Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – A free fishing weekend will return to Oregon this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 17 & 18. On those days,

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Aug 2019

Free Fishing Weekend to be held Saturday and Sunday August 17 & 18

Names released of officers involved in Aug. 8 shooting near Hagg Lake

Deputy Chris Iverson, left, and Corporal Jeremy Braun, right, were both injured during a shootout with a theft suspect on Thursday, August 8. Photo: WCSO HAGG LAKE - The Washington

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Aug 2019

Names released of officers involved in Aug. 8 shooting near Hagg Lake

Vote early, vote often: Banks Fire District seeks public help in grant competition for AED purchases

Banks Fire District #13 in Banks. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - Looking for a way to help your community — from the comfort of your own home — and perhaps save a

By Chas Hundley

/ 14 Aug 2019

Vote early, vote often: Banks Fire District seeks public help in grant competition for AED purchases