Greenville City Park. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The city of Banks received its Tree City USA re-certification and the Tree Board plans to hold its annual tree planting Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Greenville City Park. Tree City USA is a nationwide program[Read More…]
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WATCH: The state of the city annual address
Mayor Pete Edison stands at the podium. Photo: Chas Hundley A full video of the address, filmed by MACC – TVCTV is below. BANKS – More than 50 audience members filled the Banks Fire District 13 headquarters on Tuesday, March 5 to hear from Banks mayor Pete Edison as he[Read More…]
You could be the next Banks city councilor
Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks has an empty seat on the council, and it must be filled by appointment, per the city charter. Who will be the next person to take the seat, held, until recently, by veteran public servant Teri Branstitre? Well, just about anyone[Read More…]
Zoning changes sought in Banks to build 30-unit apartments
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail near the Banks Trailhead. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Hillsboro-based Ardor Consulting filed a comprehensive plan and zoning amendment with the city of Banks to construct the 30-unit Banks Apartments at 42350 NW Banks Road, located near the head of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and downtown[Read More…]
Banks February 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 Jarvis Pl – Theft: A male living in the apartment complex has called a few times to report that his very expensive bicycle has been stolen from the back[Read More…]
Vacancy on city council to be filled by appointment
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – Banks City Councilor Teri Branstitre announced that her last council meeting would be in January 2019 due to a planned move to Hillsboro and the city currently is working out the details of the recruitment process for her replacement. Branstitre had previously[Read More…]
Lightning strikes twice: Banks Braves win state basketball championship
Photo: Trevor Beard FOREST GROVE – Once again this school year, the Banks Braves are state champions with a 62 – 56 win against their rival Seaside Seagulls. After a season of successes for both teams, Banks prevailed in the championship match for 4A schools at the Forest Grove High[Read More…]
Early morning shop fire closes Highway 47 near Stub Stewart State Park
Photo from the scene, courtesy Banks Fire District 13 BUXTON – An early morning fire at a shop along Highway 47 south of the entrance to Stub Stewart State Park has resulted in a highway closure on the morning of Saturday, March 9. Crews were dispatched to the scene at[Read More…]
A look at last year’s Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency activities
State parks director Lisa Sumption and State Forester Peter Daugherty sign the lease agreement with the Port of Tillamook Bay at an April 6, 2018 STIA meeting in Tillamook. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) compiled a report to show their achievements and actions, as[Read More…]
Banks Middle School produces ‘The Trials of Robin Hood’
Ellis Cain, 7th grade student playing Prince John. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Banks Middle School drama class will join with Banks High School drama club members to produce ‘The Trials of Robin Hood,’ a comedic retelling of the classic English legend. Two performances will be held, one on[Read More…]
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