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Oct 30, 2024 · One hundred years ago, a burglar broke into the Buxton and Banks post offices, absconding with 30 cents from Banks, and a rifle from Buxton. This and more in the news of a century ago. Nearly one third of Washington County registered voters have returned a ballot. Feedback on proposed CPO program changes sought by Washington County.
Election 2024: Marsha Kirk takes early lead in mayoral race
1 day ago · by Chas Hundley on November 5, 2024. Initial results for the most closely-watched race in Banks are in, and if the results hold, City Councilor Marsha Kirk will be mayor in January. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office released initial results at 8 p.m., showing Kirk at 54.8% of the vote over incumbent Stephanie Jones, who has 42.5%.
Election 2024: Banks City Council initial results - Banks Post
1 day ago · by Chas Hundley on November 5, 2024. 10 p.m. update: The latest results showed City Councilor Marilyn McCalister slightly widening her lead to 66.61% over challenger Debra L Berry’s 31.69%. Three positions on the Banks City Council were on the ballot. Two of the races were uncontested, and while some write-in activity appeared in the first ...
Washington County Sheriff's Office, county police departments …
1 day ago · Washington County law enforcement agencies, including the Washington County Sheriff’s Office serving Banks and Gales Creek, have issued a joint statement affirming their support for peaceful assembly as the election deadline nears, while condemning political violence.
Live: Here’s all the updates for the Tuesday and ... - Banks Post
Jan 16, 2024 · 6 p.m.: It’s officially an emergency, folks. As of today, the Washington County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency over the winter storm. County declares state of emergency over winter storm. 5 p.m.: Schools closed Wednesday. The Banks School District said that district facilities would remain closed another day.
Home in Satellite neighborhood near Banks engulfed in flames
by Chas Hundley on June 24, 2024. A home in the Satellite neighborhood near Banks was engulfed in flames Monday evening, drawing Banks Fire District and neighboring agencies to a large two-story residence to battle the flames. The fire was quickly upgraded to two alarms, allowing for additional resources to be dispatched to the scene.
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Oct 29, 2024 · Launched in the 1970s as a way for communities to provide feedback to the county on a community by community basis, largely in regards to Oregon’s land use planning system, the program has grown over the years.
Election 2024: Oregon goes to Harris - Banks Post
1 day ago · by Chas Hundley on November 5, 2024. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the question of who will hold the Oval Office for the next four years remained unanswered. In Oregon, however, the choice was clear: the state’s eight electoral votes will go to Vice President Kamala Harris. In the first batch of statewide results, Harris led former President Donald ...
City council examines development agreement for 955 home …
During a February 13 city council meeting, the elected city officials of Banks met to conduct the regular business before the city, and to conduct a public hearing to consider the approval of a developer agreement between Banks and Holt Homes, who hope to build a housing development of up to 955 homes on what’s now the Quail Valley Golf Course and adjacent property.
City plans Halloween closure to outside traffic for Arbor Village
by Chas Hundley on October 29, 2024. The city of Banks will close half the city to outside traffic on Halloween, according to the city, a move made at the request of local residents in the Arbor Village development, the city said. “The City received multiple citizen requests from last Halloween to shut down a couple of city streets (due to ...