Letter to the Editor: Elect Suzanne Weber to HD 32 Marlene Acker is a Nehalem resident Our law enforcement officers are under attack. One only need turn on the news or read the newspaper to see it. While it is easy to dismiss these attacks as Portland’s problem, the hate[Read More…]
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Banks August 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley NW Commerce St: Disturbance – 16yo juvenile was pushing his mother. 18yo brother got involved and defended his mother, pushing his younger brotheaway. Although no charges were filed that night,[Read More…]
Banks July 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley The following is written by deputy Frank Ward with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency that is contracted to provide police services in Banks. Suspicious Person – Jim’s Thriftway[Read More…]
From the newsroom: Five months in, our coronavirus reporting will remain free
It’s a new month and the same pandemic. Remember when some folks were optimistic that the shutdowns, closures, and quarantine might be a short-term prospect back in March, a time that feels roughly 20 or so years ago? Yeah. It’s August; nearly five months since the first order to close[Read More…]
Banks Fire District July 2020 Fire Log
The Banks Fire District on July 6, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District July 2020 Fire Log. Photo: BFD
Banks June 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley The following is written by deputy Ryan Pope with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency that is contracted to provide police services in Banks. *Deputy Frank Ward has returned[Read More…]
Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District 13. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Banks May 2020 Police Log
The front door of the city of Banks administrative offices. Photo: Chas Hundley The following is written by deputy Ryan Pope with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency that is contracted to provide police services in Banks. For the month of May notable events are as follows: · Parking[Read More…]
Banks Fire District May 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District Engine 13 responds to reports of a chimney fire in Gales Creek on December 4. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District 13 May 2020 fire log
Banks April 2020 Police Log
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. File photo taken June 9, 2018 by Chas Hundley The following is written by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to serve the city of Banks. For the Month of April most parking issues are still being dealt with on a personal level to[Read More…]
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