The city of Banks is gearing up for its annual State of the City address, set to take place on Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. at the Banks Fire District offices (13430 NW Main Street).
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Snow possible Thursday night through Saturday
Spring may have sprung, but the weather didn’t get the memo. The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued several notices, warning of incoming adverse weather overnight and into Saturday.
Fire hydrant flushing begins Friday in Banks
Discolored water starting Friday is no cause for alarm, the city said in a statement warning residents of upcoming maintenance to the city’s water system and fire hydrants.
Banks February 2023 Police Log
A bike theft thwarted, shenanigans in the Main Steet Pizza bathroom and more in the February police log.
Snow day: Here’s what’s closed in the Banks area
Banks-area residents were greeted with snow Thursday morning, and a lot of it, especially at higher elevations. Here’s what’s closed so far.
Banks January 2023 Police Log
The January police log in Banks, as presented to the Banks City Council Tuesday.
Mark Gregg looks back on 14 years of service on city council
Mark Gregg looks back on years on Banks City Council: “Over the 14 years, I never felt that we had a group of seven counselors and a mayor that couldn’t work together and solve problems.”
City hall to close for renovations
City hall is closing for renovations, which include raising the ceilings of the city hall offices and making improvements to the building’s ventilation systems.
City to host first Citizen Academy
A four hour city program aims to teach participants public meeting laws, what city staff do and the services they provide, give them an opportunity to network with city leaders and other participants, and improve community engagement between city staff and the general public.
Banks December 2022 Police Log
A short police log for calls from December in the city of Banks.