Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responded to reports of an out-of-control burn pile in Gales Creek on May 5. It turned out to be a false alarm. Photo: Chas Hundley
A small brush fire burns near Balm Grove in 2017. Photo: Chas Hundley
SALEM - Oregon Gov. Kate Brown joined the governors of nine other states in signing a proclamation
The Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley
BANKS - The Banks Public Library released a three-year strategic plan it will follow which will allow the library’s staff to “continue
The Banks Fire District. Photo: Brenda Schaffer
BANKS - The taxpayer-funded Banks Fire District 13 will place on the ballot in this May’s election a five-year $2.7 million
A ballot drop box at the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley
WASHINGTON COUNTY - Dozens of contenders have thrown their hat into the ring to lead, represent, and hold
Elections forms filed by applicants to the city council. Banks Post file photo.
BANKS - The window to submit an application to fill an empty Banks City Council seat has
City offices on Main Street. Photo: Brenda Schaffer
BANKS - There are a handful of local organizations that have a large impact on the day-to-day lives of citizens who live
Bev Clarno. Photo: Governor's Office
SALEM - Governor Kate Brown appointed former Redmond state representative Bev Clarno to fill the rest of former Secretary of State Dennis Richardson&
A ballot box in front of the Banks Public Library. Photo: Chas Hundley
BANKS - For readers in much of this newspaper's coverage area, the special districts election
Members of STIA walk the first completed portion of the Salmonberry Trail while visitors pass by. Photo: Chas Hundley
SALEM – The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will hold a board
Mayor Pete Edison stands at the podium. Photo: Chas Hundley
A full video of the address, filmed by MACC - TVCTV is below.
BANKS - More than 50 audience members
Photo: Brenda Schaffer
BANKS - The city of Banks has an empty seat on the council, and it must be filled by appointment, per the city charter.
Who will be
