A man living in rural Washington County was arrested on rape charges near Banks, and detectives say he allegedly assaulted victims in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton.
Chas Hundley
Banks Fire District February 2025 Fire Log
Statistics from February, and a thank you from the district to the community who showed up at the annual pancake breakfast in March are in this month’s Banks Fire District log.
Oregon Department of Forestry sends firefighters to aid North Carolina in wildfire fight
The Oregon Department of Forestry dispatched a crew of 26 Oregon firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to aid the state’s battle against several wildfires.
Hunter safety course offered at Banks Fire District
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a hunter safety course starting April 1 through April 24 in Banks.
Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting March 28
The governing body responsible for the development of the Salmonberry Trail plans to meet in Salem Friday, March 28 for a regular business meeting.
Banks Post Weekly Newsletter | March 19, 2025
March 19, Volume 1, issue #1 Good evening, Banks Post readers! You may have noticed you’re not receiving our email newsletters. I’m happy to report that’s changed. We were having some deliverability issues with our previous email provider, so I’ve fired ’em and we’ve just completed a transition to a[Read More…]
1925 in Banks: Plank road built in Buxton oil camp
Banks in 1925: Two Banks newspapers merge, plank road built in Buxton oil camp, and much more in the news of a century ago.
Bob and Cherri Klaumann bid farewell to Lake Stop Grocery
For over 50 years, Hagg Lake has been a top recreation spot for visitors from western Washington County and beyond. For just as long, the Klaumann family has welcomed locals and travelers alike at their rural grocery store. Now, as Bob and Cherri Klaumann pass the torch, they reflect on decades of community support.
What’s going on in Banks March 19 – 25
Bingo, Jim’s Market 55th anniversary celebration, a volunteer work party for the Banks Drama Club and more are on tap for this week.
CPO 13 meeting notice March 19, 2025
Fires, floods, earthquakes, ice storms and other emergencies happen in all communities – learn how to prepare with Washington County Public Health at a Wednesday, March 19 event for the Roy, Gales Creek, and Verboort CPO.
The groceries your family needs!
