The spring version of the Friends of the Banks Public Library book sale will be held April 25 to 29 and the group is now accepting book donations.
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Meth, a gun, and undergarments with meth found after driver flees Banks
A driver, who fled from deputies in Banks on Monday morning and was later caught north of North Plains with meth and a handgun, had more meth discovered in their undergarments at jail, says the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Scouting for Food’ is March 2
Saturday, February 24, Scouts and Cub Scouts from Troop 581 and Pack 581 will hit the streets of Banks to distribute door hangers and bags. The following Saturday, March 2, they’ll pick those bags up, filled with nonperishable, unexpired foods supplied by the people of Banks for donation to the Banks Community Food Bank.
City council examines development agreement for 955 home development in Banks
During Tuesday’s city council meeting, officials discussed—but took no action on—a development agreement that could eventually see up to 955 homes added to Banks. Inside you’ll find links to the draft agreement, a photo presentation, city council audio and more.
Banks Police Log January 2024
This month’s police log includes photos, audio for those who prefer to hear the report directly from Deputy Ward, and a recurring red Corvette.
City council to consider developer agreement during public hearing Tuesday
The Banks City Council will meet for a regular business meeting Tuesday with a public hearing scheduled during the meeting to discuss the adoption of a developer agreement with Holt Homes, an early step in a potential 950+ new home development in Banks.
CERT is back in Banks
After sending a group of volunteers through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program last year, the Banks Fire District is planning a second class for interested volunteers in the Banks area.
Banks Fire District January 2024 Fire Log
Statistics from January and a message about the next CERT class are in this month’s fire log from the Banks Fire District.
Work session will examine draft Quail Valley development plans
A Banks City Council work session scheduled for Tuesday evening will see councilors discuss a draft Developer Agreement with Holt Homes, which is hoping to build a new housing development in Banks on the current Quail Valley Golf Course location.
City water customers north of Highway 26 on boil water notice due to 400 gallon per minute leak
Customers on Banks’ municipal water system north of Highway 26, an area outside city limits, were having their water turned off, the city said Wednesday afternoon. No reason was given, but more information was promised.
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