A man living in rural Washington County was arrested on rape charges near Banks, and detectives say he allegedly assaulted victims in and near Banks, Forest Grove, and Beaverton.
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Hunter safety course offered at Banks Fire District
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host a hunter safety course starting April 1 through April 24 in Banks.
What’s going on in Banks March 19 – 25
Bingo, Jim’s Market 55th anniversary celebration, a volunteer work party for the Banks Drama Club and more are on tap for this week.
Banks February 2025 Police Log
‘Frantic search in the heavy snow’ for occupants of crashed pickup near Stub Stewart State Park reveals vehicle was stolen and intentionally ran off the road. This and more in the February Banks Police Log!
Thursday, March 13 CPO 14 meeting notice
The Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber CPO 14 will meet Thursday, March 13 at the Banks Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for a regular monthly meeting.
City residents who use Forest Grove pool: it’s closed until June 2
Did you know the city of Banks has a reimbursement program for Banks residents to use the Forest Grove Aquatic Center at essentially “in city” rates? Well now that you know that, the entire aquatic center is closed until June 2.
Sellers Road closed for 30 minutes for container fire
Sellers Road was closed for about 30 minutes in both directions Sunday afternoon as Banks Fire District crews responded to a container fire.
Hundreds still without power in rural western Washington County
Homes in Banks, Roy, Mountaindale, Buxton, Timber and more were without power after a Monday night windstorm; Banks crews aided their neighbors to the west after fallen trees blocked emergency access on Highway 26 and more.
Flood Watch, Wind Advisory issued for most of Banks area
The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of Northwest Oregon, including the greater Banks region. The watch is in effect through late Tuesday night. It’s just one weather hazard expected.
Banks January 2025 Police Log
“January was a shocking month for the city of Banks. The call that has taken over our city is a true tragedy to our community,” wrote Deputy Ryan Pope in a report to the Banks City Council.
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