Jan 28, 2025 · A decision on a route from western Washington County to the coast hit a roadblock (heh) in 1925. This and more in the news of a century ago. A federal funding freeze, now temporarily blocked by a judge, left some local officials uncertain as to what the impact would be, while some believe it won’t ...

1 day ago · The Portland office of the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for lower elevations in the region, including in Banks. Read the advisory here. “Snow is expected late tonight through Wednesday across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon,” the NWS said. “Snow showers ...

Jan 16, 2024 · 5 p.m.: Schools closed Wednesday. The Banks School District said that district facilities would remain closed another day. “The roads surrounding campus and throughout our district continue to present challenges for getting students to school tomorrow,” the district said on their website. “Many of our current staff and the majority of our substitutes travel from Beaverton and Hillsboro ...

Jan 9, 2025 · On Tuesday, January 14, the Banks City Council will meet for a regular city council meeting. During the work session and city council meeting, it’s expected that the council will interview and select a new city council member from a pool of four applicants to fill a seat vacated by Marsha Kirk, who resigned to become mayor.

2 days ago · December was a spectacular month with a low overall call volume from previous years, which is a good thing. Overall volume of criminal acts within the city was down, and with Holiday Break at the schools, traffic volume was much less than normal overall. I would like to acknowledge our Sheriff’s ...

Jan 8, 2025 · A century ago, an early version of what we know as Highway 6 today was slowly taking shape, but first: debates over the route took place. The Oregon Department of Forestry is sending six strike teams of firefighters and equipment to California, on the heels of 12, then 15, strike teams dispatched by ...

5 days ago · Banks Fire District's Engine 13 at the Cherry Grove fire on August 8, 2024. Photo: Chas Hundley

From Spreadborough Road south of Banks to Market Street, the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin construction on a series of curb ramps in 2026 to make it easier for those with disabilities and wheelchairs, strollers , walkers, hand carts and bicycles to get around.

The Banks City Council will meet for a regular business meeting Tuesday with a public hearing scheduled during the meeting to discuss the adoption of a developer agreement with Holt Homes, an early step in a potential 950+ new home development in Banks.

Nov 27, 2024 · Looking for a post-Thanksgiving activity in Banks? Look no further than the Banks Fire District on Friday, November 29 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.