A sign noting that Banks is served by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on NW Banks Rd. Photo: Chas Hundley The following is written by deputy Ryan Pope with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency that is contracted to provide police services in Banks. *Deputy Frank Ward has returned[Read More…]
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Banks School District prepares plan for school reopening
The Banks Middle School. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Banks School District plans to release a reopening plan in the first week of August that will address how the district will hold classes for students in the coming academic year. “Currently we are in the process of developing a[Read More…]
4th of July rally in support of law enforcement held in Banks
Rally attendees in support of law enforcement on Main Street near Sunset Park on Saturday, July 4. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Two rallies were planned in Banks on July 4th, though one, what would have been the fourth Black Lives Matter protest, was cancelled the day prior by the[Read More…]
Where to watch fireworks on the 4th of July
Fireworks from a past fireworks show in Forest Grove. Photo: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue With firework displays being cancelled left and right, many readers are left wondering where to watch fireworks on July 4. In Banks, the city is quietly moving forward as of press time with the regular[Read More…]
‘Black Lives Matter,’ and ‘Support Law Enforcement’: Two different rallies planned in Banks for July 4
Protesters on June 12, 2020 in Banks. Photo: Chas Hundley 5:45 p.m. July 3 update: The organizer for the Black Lives Matter protests has cancelled the July 4 event and future events in Banks. “Obviously I am not the only member of this movement in Banks and people can choose[Read More…]
Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Banks Fire District 13. Photo: Brenda Schaffer The Banks Fire District June 2020 Fire Log
Digital public hearing set for new apartment proposal in Banks
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks Planning Commission is holding a virtual town meeting on June 30, 2020, at about 6:30 p.m. to review an online site-plan for the construction of a 30-unit, multi-family complex — Banks Apartments — at 42350 NW Banks Road.[Read More…]
Black Lives Matter protest draws hundreds in Banks
Protesters on June 12, 2020 in Banks. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – As the rain fell on Greenville Park on the late afternoon of Friday, June 12, close to 300 people gathered to hear a handful of speakers, remember the life of a Black man killed by police, and to[Read More…]
Banks May 2020 Police Log
The front door of the city of Banks administrative offices. Photo: Chas Hundley The following is written by deputy Ryan Pope with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency that is contracted to provide police services in Banks. For the month of May notable events are as follows: · Parking[Read More…]
Banks National Drinking Water Week coloring contest winners
Artwork: Alejandro Flores-Hall The city of Banks holds a coloring contest every year to commemorate National Drinking Water Week for youth in Banks, and no pandemic can stop it. Here are the winners — and their artwork — of the contest. First place winners receive a $25 gift card to[Read More…]
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