Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a male suspect in an attempted kidnapping from the Banks area this morning. Around 9:20 a.m., the lockout was lifted at all Banks schools, according to the Sheriff’s Office. As a precaution, all Banks Schools[Read More…]
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Impact Physical Therapy opens new location in Banks
Photo courtesy of Impact Physical Therapy BANKS – The Banks baseball Braves’ 2019 OSAA 4A State Championship title has impacted the city’s economy. Kent Bond, Braves assistant coach and owner of Hillsboro-based Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro, said he expanded his business by opening a satellite office in Banks on[Read More…]
2019 Banks Citizenship Award nominations open
Banks city hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – The City of Banks now is accepting nominations for the 2019 Banks Citizenship Award. The city’s announcement that nominations are being accepted says citizens and residents of the surrounding area who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible for[Read More…]
Banks American Legion Post renamed in honor of longtime member John Kalmbach
John Kalmbach BANKS – The Banks American Legion officially changed its name to John Kalmbach Post 90, Banks, in memory of the longtime member who passed away April 21, 2019 at his home at age 83. John Kalmbach American Legion Post 90 Second Vice Commander Jack Holland said Kalmbach forever[Read More…]
Banks July 2019 Police Log
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office car at Banks City Hall. Photo: Chas Hundley The following police log entries are written by Banks deputies contracted from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Animal Complaint: NW Banks Road, a dog was found loose from his yard on NW Banks Road after the homeowner[Read More…]
Vote early, vote often: Banks Fire District seeks public help in grant competition for AED purchases
Banks Fire District #13 in Banks. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS – Looking for a way to help your community — from the comfort of your own home — and perhaps save a life? Banks Fire District 13 has put a call out to the general public to vote for the[Read More…]
Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet August 2 in Banks
A portion of the Salmonberry Trail route bewtween Manning and Buxton. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will hold a board meeting on Friday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Banks Fire District 13 headquarters in Banks at 13430 NW Main St., Banks,[Read More…]
Driver involved in fatal crash on Highway 6 arrested on six charges
Photo: OSP BANKS – The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday evening west of Banks on Highway 6 has been arrested on six charges stemming from the crash. Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, emergency response agencies and the Oregon State Police responded to[Read More…]
Fatal crash closes Highway 6 just west of Banks
A photo from the scene, courtesy Tim Townley. Photo has been cropped to remove identifying features of vehicle involved. BANKS – A crash on Highway 6 near mile post 48, roughly 1 mile west of Banks, has halted traffic near a construction zone, with a vehicle severely damaged after it[Read More…]
Banks resident crowned Oregon Ms. Agriculture USA Queen
Photo courtesy of Alexis Mitchell OREGON – Banks resident Alexis Mitchell, 22, is the new Oregon Ms. Agriculture USA Queen for 2019-2020. Mitchell will now move onto the final round, taking place next year in Ohio, in the Ms. United States Agriculture pageant, which pits the winners of each state[Read More…]
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