A ballot drop box at the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of contenders have thrown their hat into the ring to lead, represent, and hold positions of authority in local school and fire boards that will define where the tax dollars of voters go to[Read More…]
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In Oregon, gas prices rise – and will likely climb higher
Prices at the Forest Grove Chevron sit at $3.33. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Gas prices in the 97106 area code are just three cents higher than the Oregon state average, according to AAA Oregon-Idaho, which sounds like good news, but the price of gas also rose during the last[Read More…]
New bus route links Banks and Vernonia
The sun rises as a Columbia Co. Rider rolls into the bus stop. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – A new bus route servicing Vernonia, Banks, and Hillsboro opened Monday, April 1 courtesy of Columbia County Transit. The route, called Vernonia Route 6, starts at Vernonia City Hall and travels down[Read More…]
Deputy Frank Ward injured in head on collision near North Plains
Photo: OSP NORTH PLAINS – A Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy and another driver were injured in a two vehicle collision around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Glencoe Road and Wren Road between Forest Grove and North Plains, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP). The officer, deputy Frank[Read More…]
Easter events in far Western Washington County
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Roy. Photo: Chas Hundley Banks Banks Community United Methodist Church Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Potluck and celebration, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: 7 a.m. Sunrise service at Union Point Cemetery, 11 a.m. regular service at UMC Location: UMC: 151 Depot St, Banks, OR[Read More…]
Art of the Story: 15th annual storytelling event returns to Washington County
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley WASHINGTON COUNTY – The 15th Annual Storytelling Festival “Art of the Story” takes place across Washington County libraries, schools, cultural, senior and recreational sites April 27 – May 4. This year’s festival includes 14 events focusing on a variety of storytelling formats and[Read More…]
Banks Bible Church holds first Sunday service
A sign for the Banks Bible Church. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – A new church—called Banks Bible Church—held its first Sunday service on April 14, welcoming new congregants for an evening of worship and teaching in their current meeting spot at Five Star Builders at the north end of Banks.[Read More…]
Banks March 2019 Police Log
Two Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Photo: Chas Hundley NW Wilkes St – Harassment: Deputies were called to the apartment complex because of a fight. Deputies arrived on scene and determined the male suspect hit the male victim in[Read More…]
Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input in Northwest Oregon State Forests Management, Habitat Conservation Plan
Trees open up to reveal a clear cut and newer growth in the Tillamook State Forest. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – Public input is sought on the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon State Forests Management Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan at a roundtable discussion scheduled in Salem on[Read More…]
Five applicants seek to fill seat on Banks City Council
Elections forms filed by applicants to the city council. Banks Post file photo. BANKS – The window to submit an application to fill an empty Banks City Council seat has closed, and after a last minute series of submissions, there are five applicants seeking to fill the rest of resigned[Read More…]
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