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.
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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.
Deadline to enter the Banks Holiday Lighting Contest is today
Today, Wednesday, Dec. 4 is the final day to enter the Banks Chamber of Commerce-sponsored 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest.
Banks Fire District hosting blood drive in Banks Friday
Looking for a post-Thanksgiving activity in Banks? Look no further than the Banks Fire District on Friday, November 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s open in Banks on Thanksgiving?
We called thirty Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber businesses so you don’t have to. Here’s what’s open and closed Thursday and Friday.
Banks School District sees improvements in At-A-Glance data
The Banks Post dived into the state’s top-level overview of the Banks School District with Superintendent Brian Sica. Read it here.
Highway 6 blocked by fallen tree west of Banks
Highway 6 is blocked by a fallen tree, the Oregon Department of Transportation said.
According to tripcheck.com, the location is near Hartmann Drive near the Killen Wetlands.