Banks High School math teacher Wymon Smith has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse in the second degree and luring a minor.
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Four applicants seek open seat on Banks City Council
During a Tuesday, Jan. 14 city council work session and council meeting, the Banks City Council will interview and likely select a new city council member from a pool of four applicants:
Stephanie Jones, Debra Berry, Megan Blake
and April Cannon. Read interviews from two of the candidates here.
ODOT’s ADA ramp project in Banks area set for 2026
From Spreadborough Road south of Banks to Market Street, the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin construction on a series of curb ramps in 2026 to make it easier for those with disabilities and wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts and bicycles to get around.
Trellis Way to see intermittent closures from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31 for construction
A project to build a water connection to a new manufactured home near the corner of NW Trellis Way and NW Main Street will see intermittent road closures of Trellis Way between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31.
Photos: Holiday cheer hits Banks’ Main Street at Christmas parade
Miss the 2024 Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade? Here’s a gallery of photos of the evening’s floats and displays, courtesy Banks-area photographers (No subscription required).
City seeks applicants for council seat soon to be vacated
To fill a seat that will be vacated by City Councilor Marsha Kirk who will resign to be sworn in as mayor in January, applicants are once again sought to fill the remainder of a term.
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.
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.
Banks City Council will meet Tuesday to interview a new city councilor
What’s on the agenda? Picking a new city councilor to fill a vacancy. Adopting new rules on who can challenge the inclusion of materials at the Banks Public Library. Restricting some new industrial uses in the city. Reports, reports, reports, and a proclamation honoring student athletes at the Banks High School. All this and more at tonight’s council meeting.
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