Hillsboro's Latest News
May 24, 2013
Parr names new president
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Impact Physical Therapy opens additional space Additional space at Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro was recently put to good use as dozens of clients, community leaders, referral partners…
May 24, 2013
City zeroes in on new budget
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Proposed fiscal year plan would total $373.6 million On June 18, the Hillsboro City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which goes into effect…
May 24, 2013
Metro measure winning big in election
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Balloting sees strong push for enhancing regions greenspaces Metro received a wakeup call in the May 21 special election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and greenspaces, the…
May 24, 2013
Scenic bikeway gets commissions OK
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Route begins in Hillsboro, winds through Forest Grove to Banks The Oregon State Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway at its May 8 meeting. The…
May 24, 2013
Woman hit, killed by minivan
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Cornelius driver says he couldnt avoid May 18 accident on Highway 219 A Portland woman was struck and killed by a minivan while apparently hitchhiking in the dark and wearing black clothing on…
May 24, 2013
Schools present spring music programs
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Liberty High School’s choir program will present its spring choir concert, “Journeys,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the Liberty High School auditorium. The concert will feature the Liberty High…
May 24, 2013
Chamber announces its "stars"
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Eleven individuals, organizations and businesses were singled out Thursday night during the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Celebration. The program allows the chamber to recognize…
May 24, 2013
Boyer named Parr Lumber president
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Parr Lumber Company has appointed Jim D. Boyer president of the Hillsboro-based company and its subsidiaries. Boyer, who was previously director of yard operations, assumed the role as president…
May 24, 2013
The joy of public works
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Hundreds of citizens turned out for the city of Hillsboro's second annual celelbration of National Public Works Week, which was held Saturday in the Civic Center Plaza right next to the…
May 24, 2013
How to select the right tree
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Its planting season, but dont put the wrong evergreen in the ground Selection of trees for planting in a home landscape depends on the desired effect and the purpose the trees will satisfy in…
May 24, 2013
Hillsboro, North Plains grads earn degrees
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An estimated 5,267 students will receive degrees this spring from Oregon State University, which will hold its 144th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 15. OSU’s commencement speaker…
May 24, 2013
Bike mechanics in training
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To say John Sarrazin loves bicycles would be an understatement. The Poynter Middle School custodian has a full bike maintenance shop at his home, as well as a collection of 81 bicycles he’s…
May 24, 2013
Find spice of life in the garden
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To brighten up your garden and your meals this season, take a few tips from Krista Olsen-Rahf, who runs Mountainside Herbal Nursery with the help of her mom and kids, and the support of her…
May 24, 2013
News Briefs
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Walk for 4-H June 22 All comers are invited to register by June 7 to participate in the 4-H Dollars-for-Scholars Walk-a-Thon at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22. Money will go towards scholarships for…
May 24, 2013
Monday events honor local veterans
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The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro. Washington County, the American Legion and Veterans of…
May 24, 2013
Community briefs
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Inukai fundraiser run set Saturday The Dick Inukai Birthday Run, a fundraising event benefiting the Inukai Family Foundation — which creates and funds youth development opportunities — is set…
May 24, 2013
Health care forum set May 31
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Chamber, medical providers team up to educate business owners The Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and Tuality Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and Providence Health Plans are…
May 24, 2013
Happy birthday, Tuesday Marketplace
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If it’s almost summer, it’s almost time for downtown Hillsboro’s premier summer event: the Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace. The excitement has been building for a while now as bands are booked,…
May 21, 2013
Multnomah County vote carrying Metro levy
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Metro received a wake up call in the May 21 Special Election. Although voters approved its levy to maintain parks and natural lands, the results were split between the counties. With most of the…
May 21, 2013
State ranks Canyon Road project a leading priority
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Beaverton applying for $10 million grant for transit, pedestrian improvements on corridor The Oregon Transportation Commission voted last week to designate the city's Canyon Road Safety and…
