The Banks High School will hold the annual Homecoming Parade the afternoon of Friday Oct. 4, and the city of Banks is urging parents who pick up students at the elementary school to avoid Trellis Way starting at 2 p.m. near the Banks Elementary School to allow for the short parade to wind its way to the Banks High School.
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Banks School District plans community forum on school facilities, bond
The Banks School District will host a community forum Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Banks High School cafeteria starting at 6 p.m. to gather community input on a comprehensive plan for district facilities and projects the district plans to tackle soon with funds raised from a bond approved by voters in May.
‘Red Cross Ready’ program will focus on fire, heat emergency preparedness at Banks Public Library
Area residents can learn how to prepare for emergencies at a Red Cross presentation scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 at the Banks Public Library starting at 7 p.m.
City opens nominations for 2024 Banks Citizenship Award
The city is seeking nominations for the best of Banks’ people. Residents and nearby community members who have made an impact through volunteer work and community involvement are eligible for the 2024 Banks Citizenship Award. Nominations are open until Sept. 30.
Banks August 2024 Police Log
Deputies cited the driver of a Nissan Xterra for reckless driving after residents in Arbor Village called police, estimating the vehicle to have hit 60 mph in a 25 mph residential zone.
Banks Mayor Stephanie Jones seeks reelection
Mayor Stephanie Jones is running for reelection to a third mayoral term in November. “I am not done with the job,” Jones said in an email to the Banks Post. “I enjoy being Mayor and want to keep representing Banks,” she added. Terms for mayor in Banks are for two[Read More…]
Highway 26 shut down near Banks due to wildfire
The Oregon Department of Transportation said a wildfire had resulted in the closure of Highway 26 at the Highway 6 junction north of Banks. It’s believed two fires were sparked in the area from downed power lines and a farm vehicle mishap.
‘End of Summer’ celebration will be held September 8
Hosted by the city of Banks’ Park, Recreation and Tree Board, the event will feature live music, food trucks, a cornhole event, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.
Banks Fire halts small brush fire north of Banks
The Banks Fire District stopped a small brush fire north of Banks Thursday evening. Hundreds in the Banks area are without power.
City Councilor Marsha Kirk to challenge Mayor Stephanie Jones in November election
With about three months to go before the general election and the filing window open until August 21, two candidates are confirmed to be running for mayor in Banks. Current Mayor Stephanie Jones is running again for her seat, and current City Councilor Marsha Kirk is running for the same[Read More…]
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