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Dispatches from History: Rural gas stations, a very good cow in Banks, and more on December 18, 1924
In 1924, you could buy gas in Timber, Verboort, Gales Creek, Cherry Grove, and more, and Banks had a great cow. This and more in the news of a century ago.
Banks Fire District November 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from November and information on how to send a letter to Santa in this month’s fire log from the Banks Fire District.
Two area CPOs cancel December meetings, one will meet Thursday
Here’s a story about things that are mostly not happening! CPO 14 (Banks, Buxton, Timber, Manning) and CPO 13 (Roy, Gales Creek, Verboort) are off for the holidays in December.
Mountaindale-area residents can enjoy a virtual meeting Thursday, and those interested in an effort to overhaul the half-century old program can attend a Tuesday meeting for more info.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigating burglary near Banks
A large police presence just south of Banks near Highway 47 is due to a burglary, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
Oregon Legislature approves $218 million in additional wildfire funding in emergency session
The state spent more than $350 million responding to more than 2,000 wildfires in 2024, far exceeding projected costs and leaving some contractors unpaid.
Dispatches from History: An 1864 Mountaindale pioneer celebrates her 81st birthday and more on December 11, 1924
An 1864 Mountaindale pioneer celebrates her 81st birthday, a fox farm between Banks and Forest Grove is established and more in this week’s Dispatches from History
Banks’ Christmas parade returns Saturday Dec. 14 for a sixth year
For the sixth year, the Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade is coming back Saturday, December 14 starting at 6 p.m.
Banks City Council appoints Pearcia Bogroff to fill empty council seat
The newest member of the Banks City Council is Pearcia Bogroff.
Deputies spike 120 mph BMW between Banks and Gales Creek
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Oregon State Police on Sunday evening in stopping a BMW driver traveling at about 120 mph on Highway 6, deflating the vehicle’s tires with a spike trap between Banks and Gales Creek.
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