A message from the Banks Fire District, stats from December, and an upcoming blood drive in this month’s Banks Fire District 13 Fire Log.
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Former Timber resident earns Eagle
August Sewell, a Banks Troop 581 member, recently celebrated attaining the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program, completing all requirement to earn the Eagle Scout rank.
Photos: The 4th Annual Banks Christmas Parade
Santa, Scrooge, and the community turned out for a lighted parade down Main Street in Banks on Sunday.
Banks Fire District coordinates events, letter delivery with Santa
The Banks Fire District has partnered with Santa – but is also working with the Grinch. Photos with both, and a parade and letters to Santa are on the docket this weekend and beyond.
Annual Banks Christmas Light Parade moved to Sunday, December 11
The 4th Annual Banks Holiday Parade has been moved from Saturday, December 10 to Sunday, December 11 at 6 p.m., parade organizers confirmed.
Banks Fire District October 2022 Fire Log
A message from the Banks Fire District, stats from September, and safe backyard burning in this month’s message from the Banks Fire District.
Deadline for Citizenship Award nominations is Sept. 30
The city of Banks is accepting nominations for the 2022 Banks Citizenship Award with a deadline of September 30.
Banks Fire District July 2022 Fire Log
A message from the Banks Fire District, stats from July, and a fire escape plan in this month’s message from the Banks Fire District.
Youtube channel documents local cemeteries, history
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Bieltz, a Beaverton resident, was looking for ways to fill time after being furloughed at his job. With an interest in history, Bieltz, 41, started visiting Oregon’s pioneer cemeteries with a camera and began uploading videos to Youtube. “I knew I liked history, and I[Read More…]
Schmidlin loses narrow lead in recall election
Washington County released the results of additional ballots Thursday morning, a day earlier than previously announced, and Banks Fire District Board Chair Mark Schmidlin’s narrow lead has slipped away in the new totals, leaving him facing the prospect of losing his seat. As of Thursday, 798 voters chose to recall[Read More…]
