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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Obituary: David William Schmidlin
David William “Dave” Schmidlin, 74, a longtime resident of the Banks community recently of Forest Grove passed away on Saturday morning, February 16, 2019 at his home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was said at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church; 39135[Read More…]
DIY program coming to Banks Public Library February 28
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – The Friends of the Banks Public Library will host a free program at the library on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. that discusses self-sufficiency, do-it-yourself (DIY) culture, and their effects on communities. The one-and-a-half-hour discussion is being facilitated by Jennifer[Read More…]
Banks community rallies around Rizzo family
The Banks Middle School, where Nick Rizzo works. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – After years of fighting breast cancer, Staci Rizzo’s family says that her battle has reached its final stage. And the Banks community has rallied around the family—recently, and in the past few years—in a big way. A[Read More…]
Banks January 2019 Police Log
Two Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles parked in front of the City of Banks Public Works building. Photo: Chas Hundley The City of Banks January 2019 police log includes calls responded to by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in the city of Banks. All logs are written by the Washington[Read More…]
In-N-Out Market will open in Banks on Monday, Feb. 11
The In-N-Out Market sign. Photo: Chas Hundley Update: Due to weather-related delivery issues, the In-N-Out Market is opening at 11 a.m. Monday morning. BANKS – After nearly two years, the convenience store near the corner of NW Oak Way and Main Street will open for business at 5 a.m. on[Read More…]
Hunter education classes offered at Banks Fire District
Roosevelt Elk at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area – Photo from ODFW Banks – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is offering hunter education classes at Banks Fire District #13 starting on Tuesday, February 26. The classes will continue on February 28, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, and[Read More…]