Icicles. Photo: Chas Hundley Temperatures will plummet Sunday night, prompting a ‘Freeze Warning’ from the Portland National Weather Service beginning 1 a.m. through 10 a.m. Monday morning. The warning is widespread throughout western Oregon and Washington, with temperatures in the region forecast to drop as low as 22 degrees overnight. [Read More…]
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Portland man missing for 11 days last known to be near Banks
Chase Stevens A Portland man left his home in Portland on October 11, 2020, and has not been seen since. Chase Stevens, 31, was last known to be near Highway 26 as he travelled through the Banks area, the Portland Police Bureau said in a press release issued on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Council awards waterline transmission contract, approves new truck purchase, more at city council meeting
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer It was a light agenda at the most recent Banks city council meeting held Tuesday, October 13 via the video chat platform Zoom. After an executive session held at 6 p.m., which is not open to the public and the proceedings of which cannot[Read More…]
Banks September 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley Theft – NW Main St – Two days in a row, an unknown female ran out of the In and Out Market without paying for several items. Telephonic Harassment –[Read More…]
Banks Fire District October 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District Engine 16 heads toward the Powerline Fire. Photo: Chas Hundley The Banks Fire District October 2020 Fire Log. Photo: BFD
Banks School District offers childcare grant program for low income families and essential workers
The Banks School District on September 3, 2020. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – A grant awarded to the Banks School District by Washington County with CARES Act funding will pay for two months of childcare for some Banks-area low-income families and those working as essential employees. The deadline to apply[Read More…]
Deadline looms for 2020 Banks Citizenship Award nominations
The city of Banks sign on Highway 6. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The deadline to nominate someone for the 2020 Banks Citizenship Award — a recognition given to someone who has gone above and beyond for the Banks area — is September 30. The city’s announcement that nominations are[Read More…]
Clackamas Community College wrestling team evacuates to Banks
Schlegel Hall in Banks. File Photo: Chas Hundley UPDATE Sept 10, 8:20 p.m.: In a phone call to the Banks Post, Josh Rhoden, Head Coach of the Clackamas Community College wrestling team said his team had safely made it out of Clackamas County. He said that around 16 left the[Read More…]
Banks August 2020 Police Log
A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley NW Commerce St: Disturbance – 16yo juvenile was pushing his mother. 18yo brother got involved and defended his mother, pushing his younger brotheaway. Although no charges were filed that night,[Read More…]
Morning update: Fire stopped near Glenwood, stop calling 911 for smoke
A sign on Highway 6 noting “Extreme” fire danger on Wednesday, September 9, 2002. Photo: Chas Hundley As wildfires rage across Oregon for a third day, here are some quick updates. — Fire danger is still extreme, and a red flag warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. today. IFPL[Read More…]
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