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News from the past: September, 1895

The Washington County Hatchet’s nameplate as it appeared in a September 5, 1895 edition of the paper. WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY – It was a bustling time for the region. Even in the midst of a severe economic depression (the Panic of 1893 lasted into 1897), the city of Forest Grove,[Read More…]

Banks August 2019 Police Log

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley The following police log entries are written by Banks deputies contracted from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.  Warrant Arrest: NW Main Street, During a routine traffic stop, deputies located a subject with multiple outstanding warrants. The subject[Read More…]

Banks July 2019 Police Log

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley The following police log entries are written by Banks deputies contracted from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.  Animal Complaint: NW Banks Road, a dog was found loose from his yard on NW Banks Road after the homeowner[Read More…]

Banks June 2019 Police Log

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley Theft/Wanted Subject: Jim’s Thriftway lot, a Banks Deputy was flagged down as they patrolled the parking lot of Jims Thriftway by one of Jims clerks. The deputy was informed that a female had just walked out with[Read More…]

Banks May 2019 Police Log

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley Burglary: NW Jarvis St Apartments, A resident realized that an unknown suspect had entered her home via a back window and burglarized the residence. Several items were taken. WCSO crime scene technicians responded and assisted with processing[Read More…]

Banks April 2019 Police Log

Two Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Photo: Chas Hundley Suicidal Subject: Police were called to a report of a suicidal subject. The subject was cooperative and transported to the hospital for assistance.  Case Cleared Arrest  Noise Complaint/Welfare Check: Police[Read More…]

Easter events in far Western Washington County

St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Roy. Photo: Chas Hundley Banks Banks Community United Methodist Church Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Potluck and celebration, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: 7 a.m. Sunrise service at Union Point Cemetery, 11 a.m. regular service at UMC Location: UMC: 151 Depot St, Banks, OR[Read More…]

Banks March 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 Wilkes St – Harassment: Deputies were called to the apartment complex because of a fight. Deputies arrived on scene and determined the male suspect hit the male victim in[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…]

Banks January 2019 Police Log

Two Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Photo: Chas Hundley The City of Banks January 2019 police log includes calls responded to by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in the city of Banks. All logs are written by the Washington[Read More…]

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