Banks Post

18/09/2025

County crews will close Cedar Canyon Road starting Sept. 29 to Oct. 10. to make repairs to the Dairy Creek Bridge, the city of Banks said.

County crews will close Cedar Canyon Road starting Sept. 29 to Oct. 10. to make repairs to the Dairy Creek Bridge, the city of Banks said.

18/09/2025

All Democrats need to be present if Republicans remain united against the transportation bill.

17/09/2025

Obituary: Judy Lanter, July 21, 1941 - August 14, 2025.

17/09/2025

Before the diesel engines powering the excavators of today, rural roadwork was a steam-powered affair. This and more in the news of a century ago!

Before the diesel engines powering excavators today, rural roadwork was a steam-powered affair. This and more in the news of a century ago!

17/09/2025

Once again, the city of Banks is looking for the best among the residents of Banks and surrounding communities who've left a lasting positive mark on the city through their good works.

Once again, the city of Banks is looking for the best among the residents of Banks and surrounding communities who've left a lasting positive mark on the city through their good works. The nominating period for the 2025 Banks Citizenship Award is open through September 30. "Nominations should be bas...

17/09/2025

"I don’t think it is a coincidence that the first car on the early morning of the first day I worked after [Banks Road] was opened was 38 MPH before cresting the hill leaving town," writes Deputy Ryan Pope in this month's police log.

"I don’t think it is a coincidence that the first car on the early morning of the first day I worked after [Banks Road] was opened was 38 MPH before cresting the hill leaving town," writes Deputy Ryan Pope in this month's police log.

11/09/2025

The Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber CPO 14 will meet Thursday evening. On the agenda? "Oregon's Home Rule and how that makes Washington County different."

The Banks, Buxton, Manning and Timber CPO 14 will meet Thursday evening. On the agenda? "Oregon's Home Rule and how that makes Washington County different."

11/09/2025

In 1925, livestock auctions came with a free lunch.

1925: Moonshiners roamed the hills outside Forest Grove. Oil in Buxton. Now-lost silent films played at the Star Theater. Step into Forest Grove history from the lens of newspaper archives of the day. In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove. This week,

10/09/2025

Oregon State Police say a pedestrian on Highway 6 died after entering the roadway and being struck by a semi-truck on Highway 6 about three miles west of the Tillamook and Washington County line on Tuesday.

Oregon State Police say a pedestrian on Highway 6 died after entering the roadway and being struck by a semi-truck on Highway 6 about three miles west of the Tillamook and Washington County line on Tuesday.

09/09/2025

The Oregon Department of Transportation said that Highway 6 was partially blocked at milepost 30 in Tillamook County due to a crash, with flaggers directing traffic.

07/09/2025

Just a few photos from Saturday's race at Sunset Speedway.

"Last night we crowned our first track champion of the season officially, with the last Dwarf Car feature of 2025 coming to a conclusion," Sunset Speedway said. Mike Chadwick was named 2025 Sunset Dwarf Champion.

Photos: Chas Hundley

05/09/2025

Football coaches ranked Banks #2 after Zero Week play, with Burns ranked at the front for 3A schools.

Football coaches ranked Banks #2 after Zero Week play, with Burns ranked at the front for 3A schools.