Demolishment of the Wilkes House, a roughly 150-year-old home believed to be among the oldest homes in Banks and Washington County began Friday morning.
The Banks Historical Society has launched a fundraiser in an attempt to save a historic house —possibly the oldest site-built pioneer home in town — and an acre of very old trees in Banks that's threatened by a planned development.
A fawn struck and injured by a car was taken to the Banks Fire District where firefighters put their medical training, usually used on humans, to splint the baby deer's severely broken leg.
"Deputies were dispatched to the location after a roommate called to complain about one of the other several people living in the residence. Initially neither roommate was willing to listen to deputies on scene. Eventually, deputies were able to convey to the parties that they were experiencing civi
A group of older adults in rural Banks and Gales Creek who started walking together as part of a study are now deep into the process of funding and installing fitness equipment at Greenville City Park.
Portland General Electric is hosting a public event in Banks Wednesday, June 5 to showcase their 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, gather feedback from PGE customers, and spread the word about wildfire preparedness and public safety power shutoffs.
Voters had their say in Tuesday night's primary, selecting candidates for their party's nomination to statewide, congressional and statewide offices, while also making decisions on local ballot measures and county races. We spoke to candidates, officials and others to find out what's next.
A bond to replace much of the Banks High School held a commanding 60% of the vote in the first election results, and the Banks Fire District levy renewal was on track to win.
A meeting originally set to be held in Buxton has been shifted to be held in Banks at the Banks Fire District located at 13430 NW Main Street in Banks.
