The city's annual rite of marking a prominent volunteer who's made a mark in the city of Banks continued this November, this year honoring Clint Jackson, a well-known business owner, volunteer on the city's Economic Development Commission, recently-elected Banks Fire District board member, and volun
This month's police log is atypical - it is an audio transcription of a brief report verbally delivered by Washington County Sheriff's Office Deputy Frank Ward on Tuesday, November 14 to the Banks city council.
Want to volunteer to be a firefighter in western Washington County? Both Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue have openings in their volunteer programs, and more ways to get involved this season.
When Eazy Peazy Eatz opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 21, it will mark the one year anniversary since the breakfast and lunch cafe opened on Main Street in Banks.
A man hit another man in the face at the racetrack, a driver blew through town at 80 miles per hour, and the Secret Service is investigating a string of counterfeit bills passed in western Washington County.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, a national program established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that seeks to train volunteers has come to Banks.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released additional details from Tuesday afternoon's crash that saw a Banks child killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ashton Drive.
After a young child in Banks was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday afternoon, community members, school officials, and first responders have taken steps to find ways to support the family of the child and others in the community who may be feeling the loss. (No subscription required for story)
