Hillsboro's Latest News
February 06, 2015
'Smile' event set for Saturday in Hillsboro
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Pacific University's School of Dental Health Science will partner with members of the Washington County Dental Society to provide low-income children with complimentary dental care this Saturday…
February 06, 2015
Know an amazing kid? Nominations are now open
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The Hillsboro Tribune, the Forest Grove News-Times and their affiliate newspapers are accepting nominations through the end of February for a special section called “Amazing Kids.” This annual…
February 06, 2015
Hilhi presents 'Taming,' y'all
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Hillsboro High School’s Drama Department will present a southern twist on William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” beginning this weekend. The classic play is set in modern day Texas and…
February 06, 2015
Deputies arrest man on pot DUII after he rolls SUV near Hillsboro
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A man was arrested for DUII drugs after he rolled his vehicle at a busy intersection Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31. Washington County sheriff’s deputies believe the use of marijuana was a…
February 06, 2015
'Barber of Seville' for all ages, languages
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Portland Opera will offer a musical appetizer for those who wish to try the group’s signature dish this weekend. Portland Opera’s educational program, Portland Opera To Go, will offer a…
February 06, 2015
Washington County Sheriff's deputies make 17 DUII arrests on…
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Washington County Sheriff's Deputies made 17 DUII arrests on Super Bowl Sunday as part of the day's enhanced traffic safety mission. The Sheriff's Office provided extra patrols focused on…
February 06, 2015
OLCC hosts marijuana talk at Washington Square hotel
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Washington County residents soon will be able to weigh in the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana law. The OLCC scheduled a listening session…
February 06, 2015
Hillsboro signs on with plan to reach for the sun
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The rooftops around Hillsboro may soon be transformed into a virtual solar field, as tapping the sun for energy is getting a new push. On Jan. 20, the Hillsboro City Council unanimously endorsed…
February 06, 2015
Chamber against fuel rules
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The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce has made opposing the proposed “low carbon fuel standard” a legislative priority for the upcoming session. The statewide chamber explained it is taking a…
February 06, 2015
Hillsboro recycling company slapped with hefty fine from DEQ
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Alpha Northwest Properties $12,093 this week for stormwater violations at its EG Metals facility on Southwest Wood Street in Hillsboro. EG…
Feb 06, 2015
Buchalski charged with manslaughter in crash that killed…
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A Washington County Grand Jury indicted Adam Buchalski for second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving and fourth-degree assault today, Jan. 30, after he hit and killed a 22-year-old Hillsboro…
Feb 06, 2015
SolarWorld's Dulani is named 'Energy CEO of Year'
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SolarWorld president Mukesh Dulani has been named “Energy CEO of the Year” for Oregon by the Portland Business Journal in recognition of his role in turning around the United States operations.…
Feb 06, 2015
Fire, police agencies plan joint training facility in Hillsboro
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The city of Hillsboro reportedly is home to the largest fire department in Oregon that does not have its own dedicated training facility — but that is finally about to change. Later this year,…
Feb 06, 2015
Fences finally down at Fernhill
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The chain-link fences at Fernhill Wetlands south of Forest Grove came down this week, reopening the 90-acre wetland’s trails to the public after an extensive renovation project. “We finally…
Feb 06, 2015
Police Log
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Jan. 25 A scooter was stolen from a car port in the 600 block of S.W. Dennis Avenue. A man got into an altercation with another driver before going into a store in the 7300 block of N.E. Butler…
Feb 05, 2015
County museum will close Feb. 12 to March 10 for construction
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Contractors to reinforce exhibit hall walls The Washington County Museum will close next week for three weeks of construction. The temporary closure, scheduled for Feb. 12 through March 10, will…
Feb 05, 2015
School board hopeful schedules forums
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Lisa Allen asks for student, public input Hillsboro School Board candidate Lisa Allen will host three community gatherings for residents to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas. The first…
Feb 05, 2015
Boundary talk resurfaces as growth draws near
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Effort to 'trade' land in South Cooper Mountain area crops up again With the imminent start of infrastructure construction South Hillsboro, Hillsboro School District officials have just finished…
Feb 04, 2015
Tweets reveal commissioner term limits initiative
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Former CPO chair, Fair Boosters member Tom Black heads up effort An initiative to enact term limits for members of the Washington County Board of Commissioners launched late last year and hit…
Feb 04, 2015
Hillsboro eyes jump into broadband fiber business
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Feasibility study assesses impacts of system to serve entire city It’s a bold move, especially in the wake of Google Fiber’s Jan. 27 decision not to expand its services in the Portland…
