About two-thirds of the fire departments across Oregon – all smaller agencies – received up to $35,000 to hire more firefighters during the season, including the Banks Fire District.
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March 2024 Banks Police Log
This month’s police log: A new citation program coming to Banks, a loaded gun stolen from an unlocked car and more.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County April 10, 1924
Watts Community Club has chicken dinner, and other comings and goings from April 10, 1924 in Banks and Gales Creek.
Vernonia Marathon to bring runners to Banks area Sunday
A marathon beginning in Vernonia and ending in Banks will draw runners, race organizers and volunteers Sunday to Vernonia, Banks and the communities between on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and beyond.
Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale in April
The Friends of the Banks Public Library will hold a book sale in the Banks Public Library’s Jane Moore Community Room April 25 to 29, skipping Sunday when the library is closed.
Aerts Addition Open House is April 11
An open house to give surrounding property owners and Banks residents a look at the proposed Aerts Addition development is scheduled for April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Banks Middle School.
Dispatches from history: Western Washington County April 3, 1924
A century ago: The namesake of the community of Roy dies, and a man is arrested for a Manning chicken theft. This and more in the news of 1924.
Bird flu detected in cows in several states but not Oregon
Bird flu has been confirmed in cows in Texas, Kansas, Michigan and Idaho, but not Oregon.
Oregon governor signs sweeping drug addiction proposal into law
Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law the sweeping measure the Oregon Legislature passed to combat the state’s fentanyl drug addiction and overdose crisis.
It’s time to remove your studded tires
ODOT says it’s time to lose the studded tires – or face a $165 fine after March 31.