Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The city of Banks has an empty seat on the council, and it must be filled by appointment, per the city charter. Who will be the next person to take the seat, held, until recently, by veteran public servant Teri Branstitre? Well, just about anyone[Read More…]
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Zoning changes sought in Banks to build 30-unit apartments
The Banks-Vernonia State Trail near the Banks Trailhead. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Hillsboro-based Ardor Consulting filed a comprehensive plan and zoning amendment with the city of Banks to construct the 30-unit Banks Apartments at 42350 NW Banks Road, located near the head of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail and downtown[Read More…]
Banks February 2019 Police Log
Two Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Photo: Chas Hundley NW Jarvis Pl – Theft: A male living in the apartment complex has called a few times to report that his very expensive bicycle has been stolen from the back[Read More…]
Vacancy on city council to be filled by appointment
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – Banks City Councilor Teri Branstitre announced that her last council meeting would be in January 2019 due to a planned move to Hillsboro and the city currently is working out the details of the recruitment process for her replacement. Branstitre had previously[Read More…]
Lightning strikes twice: Banks Braves win state basketball championship
Photo: Trevor Beard FOREST GROVE – Once again this school year, the Banks Braves are state champions with a 62 – 56 win against their rival Seaside Seagulls. After a season of successes for both teams, Banks prevailed in the championship match for 4A schools at the Forest Grove High[Read More…]
A look at last year’s Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency activities
State parks director Lisa Sumption and State Forester Peter Daugherty sign the lease agreement with the Port of Tillamook Bay at an April 6, 2018 STIA meeting in Tillamook. Photo: Chas Hundley SALEM – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) compiled a report to show their achievements and actions, as[Read More…]
Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast Kicks Off Sunday, March 3
The Banks Fire District #13 Headquarters. Photo: Brenda Schaffer A long-standing community tradition, the Annual Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Banks Fire District offices in Banks. The Banks Volunteer Firefighter Association has hosted this popular[Read More…]
The state of the city: Mayor Edison to give annual address Tuesday, March 5
Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – Banks Mayor Pete Edison will make the annual State of the City address at the Banks Fire District offices on Tuesday, March 5 at 12:00 p.m. Edison told the Post he will discuss recent and future goals the city plans to[Read More…]
ODOT truck catches fire near Banks
Photo from the scene provided by ODOT BANKS – An Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) snowplow caught fire on Highway 6 just outside of Banks on Monday evening, prompting a short highway closure while crews knocked the fire down. According to ODOT spokesperson Lou Torres, no one was hurt in[Read More…]
Home near Banks damaged by fire Sunday morning
Photo from the scene provided by Banks Fire District 13 BANKS – Emergency personnel responded to a residential fire at a home just outside of Banks city limits this morning. No one was injured during the fire, which caused moderate to heavy damage to portions of the home. According to[Read More…]
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