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Banks Fire District asks for local option levy increase in May election

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

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 26 Apr 2019

Banks Fire District asks for local option levy increase in May election

For May special elections, voter registration deadline looms

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 22 Apr 2019

For May special elections, voter registration deadline looms

Five applicants seek to fill seat on Banks City Council

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Apr 2019

Five applicants seek to fill seat on Banks City Council

One applicant seeks to fill the open Banks city council seat, with April 3 deadline looming

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Apr 2019

One applicant seeks to fill the open Banks city council seat, with April 3 deadline looming

Governor Brown appoints Bev Clarno as Secretary of State

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&

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Mar 2019

Governor Brown appoints Bev Clarno as Secretary of State

In Banks region, just one seat contested in May elections

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Mar 2019

In Banks region, just one seat contested in May elections

State, local officials will meet in Salem on April 5 to plan the development of the Salmonberry Trail

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 27 Mar 2019

State, local officials will meet in Salem on April 5 to plan the development of the Salmonberry Trail

WATCH: The state of the city annual address

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Mar 2019

WATCH: The state of the city annual address

You could be the next Banks city councilor

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

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Mar 2019

You could be the next Banks city councilor

Zoning changes sought in Banks to build 30-unit apartments

The Banks-Vernonia State Trail near the Banks Trailhead. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS - Hillsboro-based Ardor Consulting filed a comprehensive plan and zoning amendment with the city of Banks to construct

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 15 Mar 2019

Zoning changes sought in Banks to build 30-unit apartments

Vacancy on city council to be filled by appointment

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - Banks City Councilor Teri Branstitre announced that her last council meeting would be in January 2019 due to a planned move to

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 12 Mar 2019

Vacancy on city council to be filled by appointment

The state of the city: Mayor Edison to give annual address Tuesday, March 5

Banks City Hall. Photo: Brenda Schaffer BANKS - Banks Mayor Pete Edison will make the annual State of the City address at the Banks Fire District offices on Tuesday, March

By By Daniel Pearson - Banks Post

/ 27 Feb 2019

The state of the city: Mayor Edison to give annual address Tuesday, March 5