A Frontier Communications truck in downtown Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley OREGON – Frontier Communications officially completed the sale of their operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana on Friday to the company now known as Ziply Fiber. The deal closed at $1.35 billion, according to Ziply, which is headquartered[Read More…]
Banks
City of Banks cancels 4th of July parade
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – The city of Banks had planned a multitude of celebratory events and activities throughout 2020 to celebrate the city’s[Read More…]
Banks School District, employees sued for $2.5 million
The Banks Post does not publish the names of minors involved in sex abuse lawsuits, nor information that could identify a minor involved in such a story. As such, the names of the family involved in the lawsuit have been withheld. BANKS – The Banks School District and four current[Read More…]
Banks March 2020 Police Log
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in front of Banks City Hall The following is written by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to serve the city of Banks. COVID-19 has affected patrol operations and how we do business temporarily. It has been encouraged to handle calls if able by[Read More…]
City of Banks extends emergency declaration to May 12
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – During the Tuesday, April 14 city council meeting — held remotely via a video conferencing service for some councilors[Read More…]
Banks Fire District March 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District Brush Rig 13. Photo: Banks Fire District Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. The Banks Fire District 13 April 2020 fire log
Banks Pharmacy to close
The Banks Pharmacy. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Banks Pharmacy will stop filling orders after April 15, and will close entirely in the weeks after, according to owners Philip and Gene Darrah. Phil — and existing prescriptions — will be found thereafter in Forest Grove at the Forest Grove[Read More…]
Behind locked doors, the Banks Public Library is open for business
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. BANKS – The Banks Public Library is closed to visitors, but library staff are still hard at work. Firstly, it’s[Read More…]
Schools will close for the rest of the school year, shift entirely to distance learning
An April 9, 2017 photo of the Banks High School and Middle School. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus. OREGON – Following the lead of neighboring states Washington, Idaho (mostly),[Read More…]
Oregon State Police seek public assistance in poached elk case near Banks
Photo from the scene from OSP BANKS – Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Troopers are seeking public help after a cow elk was killed and left to waste north of Banks on private forestland near NW Sellers Road and NW Davidson Road. According to a press release from the[Read More…]
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