The Banks Post (Page 60)

Volunteer opportunities abound in firefighting, elsewhere

Want to volunteer to be a firefighter in western Washington County? Both Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue have openings in their volunteer programs, and more ways to get involved this season.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Volunteer opportunities abound in firefighting, elsewhere

Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

Drive along Highways 47 and 26 between Banks and Buxton this month and notice heavy equipment working on the site of the proposed Salmonberry Trail? That's because the tracks are coming out.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Rail salvage underway on Salmonberry route between Buxton, Banks

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It's now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

The rescheduled Washington Co. town hall with U.S. Rep. Bonamici has been rescheduled—as a telephone town hall

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Those looking to score a deal on a used book while aiding the efforts of the friends group supporting the Banks Public Library are in luck: The group has a book sale in the library's Jane Moore Community Room starting Thursday, November 2.

By Chas Hundley

/ 31 Oct 2023

Friends of the Banks Public Library to hold book sale

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosted virtually by a Forest Grove civic group Wednesday evening for an overview of the district's efforts in rural Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation to outline Rural Conservation Program at online event

Gov. Kotek makes Roy visit

As part of a county-by-county tour of the state, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek made a visit to Roy on Monday during her Washington County leg, the 33rd portion of the One Oregon Listening Tour.

By Chas Hundley

/ 24 Oct 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 18, 1923

The comings and goings of people in Banks, Kansas City and more fill this snapshot of life from 1923.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 18, 1923

Eazy Peazy Eatz hits one year mark in Banks

When Eazy Peazy Eatz opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 21, it will mark the one year anniversary since the breakfast and lunch cafe opened on Main Street in Banks.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Oct 2023

Eazy Peazy Eatz hits one year mark in Banks

Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate

The Oregon Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to pause a decade-old requirement that students show additional proficiencies in reading, writing and other skills on top of taking regular courses in those subjects. The essential skills requirement will be suspended through the 2027-28 sc

By Alex Baumhardt - Oregon Capital Chronicle

/ 20 Oct 2023

Oregon students won’t have to show added proficiency in basic skills through 2028 to graduate

Banks September 2023 Police Log

A man hit another man in the face at the racetrack, a driver blew through town at 80 miles per hour, and the Secret Service is investigating a string of counterfeit bills passed in western Washington County.

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Oct 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 11, 1923

100 years ago, someone lost their Nash wire wheel "with tire and cover" between Forest Grove, Banks, and Timber. Was it ever found? Could it still be out there?

By Chas Hundley

/ 17 Oct 2023

Dispatches from history: Western Washington County October 11, 1923

Banks Fire District September Fire Log

An Oct. 14 open house in Banks and more in this month's fire log from the Banks Fire District.

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Oct 2023