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Estranged husband sentenced to life for 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops

One of Washington County’s longest-standing cold cases came to a close this week as Robert Elmer Atrops was ...

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising ...

News

Federal funds could kickstart long-stalled North Plains grocery site development

North Plains could soon advance long-held plans to redevelop a 5-acre site that would bring the city its ...

Features

Country artists, tribute bands and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ coming to Washington County Fair main stage

The Washington County Fair is plugging in and cranking up the volume with a 10-day lineup of live ...

Business

Intel will lay off over 500 workers across Washington County campuses

The anticipated cuts to Intel’s workforce appear to be coming down the pike as the company braces to ...

Government

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who ...

Government

Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency

Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter   Hundreds who ...

Public Safety

3 months later, few answers in Cornelius family death investigation

Three months have passed since a mother and her three young children were found dead in their Cornelius ...

Local News

Hillsboro announces Jackson School Road closure through September

Travelers planning to drive along Jackson School Road north of Evergreen Road should prepare for a detour this ...

Lifestyle

20 years of tire repairs, tireless donations: Washington County Bicycle Coalition celebrates years of service

The Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition is celebrating 20 years of service this summer with five more events ...

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Features

Food meets fashion: Zesti Food Carts to host Forest Grove vintage pop-up

Zesti Food Carts is hosting a one-day vintage pop-up this summer where shoppers can grab a bite, browse ...

Features

Summer Art Showcase spotlights Washington County talent at Hillsboro libraries

From shimmering ceramics to striking watercolors, more than 100 works of local art are on display this season ...

Announcements

What’s closed this Fourth of July in Washington County? We have the answers.

Amid the Fourth of July fun this weekend, many places will be closed Friday and throughout the weekend, ...

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: The unwritten loss in the Active Wellness Center closure

While I appreciated Nick LaMora’s recent coverage of the upcoming closure of Providence’s Active Wellness Center at Reed’s ...

Local News

Fire crews battle 2-alarm fire north of Hillsboro

No injuries were reported after an early morning house fire northeast of Hillsboro. Firefighters responded around 4 a.m. ...

Business

Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying ...

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: One voice

This column is a little different. Well, maybe most of mine are “a little different.” After my column ...

Features

Hillsboro names winners for 2025 Picture Hillsboro, Permanent Collection awards

A canopy of snow-dusted branches and a storm unfurling over open fields are among the naturalistic scenes captured ...

Lifestyles

Washington County to require passport appointments most days, citing rising demand

Washington County to require passport appointments most days, citing rising demand with Wednesday being the only walk-in day

Business

FROM THE INTERN DESK: Despite the saying, this was my first rodeo

The following account was written by journalist Fox Perez, a student at Oregon State University working as an ...