The Banks Post (Page 163)

Book sale, Yoga, dogs and more coming to Banks Public Library

The 2018 Banks Public Library book sale. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - Much is happening at the Banks Public Library in October, stretching from yoga lessons to building confidence by

By Chas Hundley

/ 2 Oct 2019

Book sale, Yoga, dogs and more coming to Banks Public Library

National news dispatch: Bonamici town halls, impeachment, Merkley vaping legislation

United States Capitol. Photo: Chas Hundley We're launching a new weekly feature, planned to be published weekly on Tuesdays. While we are a hyperlocal news source dedicated to

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Oct 2019

National news dispatch: Bonamici town halls, impeachment, Merkley vaping legislation

Banks Fire wins $25,000 grant for AEDs and training

Banks Fire District #13. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - After a long wait, the Banks Fire District has confirmed they were among 40 agencies and nonprofits to win a $25,

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Sep 2019

Banks Fire wins $25,000 grant for AEDs and training

This week in Banks sports: Football, volleyball, cross country and more (Sept. 30 - Oct. 6)

The Banks Braves Logo. Photo: BSD Banks - The fall sports season is upon us, and along with a host of other school activities in Banks and Roy, we’re

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Sep 2019

This week in Banks sports: Football, volleyball, cross country and more (Sept. 30 - Oct. 6)

Oregon Health Authority: Stop vaping, now

Photo of a vaping device that can be used for nicotine or cannabis from reader Kylee Rayne Reichow OREGON - The companies who sold vaping products touted their devices as

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 Sep 2019

Oregon Health Authority: Stop vaping, now

News from the past: September, 1895

The Washington County Hatchet's nameplate as it appeared in a September 5, 1895 edition of the paper. WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY - It was a bustling time for the

By bankspost

/ 19 Sep 2019

Fire season comes to an early close

Photo from the scene of a May 13 fire north of Banks provided by Banks Fire District 13 FOREST GROVE - Just over two and a half months since it

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Sep 2019

Adventist names new president of Tillamook operations

Eric Swanson. Photo: Adventist Health Tillamook TILLAMOOK - Adventist Health Tillamook announced it is naming Eric Swanson as president of its Tillamook operations. Swanson served as executive director of strategy

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 14 Sep 2019

Adventist names new president of Tillamook operations

Irish Ceili event planned for Hahn farm in Banks September 28

The Hahn barn. BANKS - Two local Irish heritage groups are combining efforts to put on an authentic Irish Ceili (pronounced Kay -lee), a community dance event similar to square

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 13 Sep 2019

Irish Ceili event planned for Hahn farm in Banks September 28

'Great Grains' event returns to Forest Grove-area farm

Grain at the Spiesschaert farm. Photo: Chas Hundley FOREST GROVE - On Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Spiesschaert Farms, located at 3150 NW Thatcher

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 12 Sep 2019

'Great Grains' event returns to Forest Grove-area farm

Banks August 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

/ 11 Sep 2019

Current Highway Division admin. chosen to lead Oregon Department of Transportation

Kris Strickler, current Oregon Highway Division administrator (right). Photo: ODOT SALEM - After a six month search, the Oregon Transportation Commission offered the position of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Sep 2019

Current Highway Division admin. chosen to lead Oregon Department of Transportation