This month’s police log is atypical – it is an audio transcription of a brief report verbally delivered by Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Frank Ward on Tuesday, November 14 to the Banks city council.
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Banks’ Christmas parade is returning for a fifth year
For the fifth year, the Banks Annual Christmas Light Parade is coming back Saturday, December 16 starting at 6 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities abound in firefighting, elsewhere
Want to volunteer to be a firefighter in western Washington County? Both Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue have openings in their volunteer programs, and more ways to get involved this season.
Eazy Peazy Eatz hits one year mark in Banks
When Eazy Peazy Eatz opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 21, it will mark the one year anniversary since the breakfast and lunch cafe opened on Main Street in Banks.
Banks September 2023 Police Log
A man hit another man in the face at the racetrack, a driver blew through town at 80 miles per hour, and the Secret Service is investigating a string of counterfeit bills passed in western Washington County.
Banks Fire District September Fire Log
An Oct. 14 open house in Banks and more in this month’s fire log from the Banks Fire District.
Banks Fire seeks to train residents for emergency response team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, a national program established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that seeks to train volunteers has come to Banks.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office releases additional information from fatal crash
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released additional details from Tuesday afternoon’s crash that saw a Banks child killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ashton Drive.
Fundraising, counseling, and support: Banks searches for ways to help after child’s death
After a young child in Banks was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday afternoon, community members, school officials, and first responders have taken steps to find ways to support the family of the child and others in the community who may be feeling the loss.
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Child dies after being struck by vehicle in Banks
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said a child died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in the Arbor Village development in Banks.