For its annual green power usage and percentage of green power used overall, Hillsboro was ranked #1 and #2, respectively, in the nation.
Hillsboro Airport has received a federal grant for facility improvements and training.
Rob Dixon spent more than two decades in service to Cornelius, Sherwood, and Hillsboro before announcing his retirement in February.
Hoping to extend his stay on the dais, Allen seeks a second term with the Hillsboro City Council. Allen began his service in November 2014.
Beach Pace hopes to step in for outgoing Ward 1 city councilor Darell Lumaco, whose term expires in December.
Olivia Alcaire was appointed to the city council in February 2017. In order to stay on the dais, she'll need the community's votes.
While the Oregon governor race is one of the most contested, Washington County's local races are just as heated. See the results here.
County elections officials will close the middle lane of SW Murray Blvd beginning Monday to accommodate last-minute ballot drop-offs.
The Hornshuh family's land donation will improve the district's response to calls for service in the Buxton area.
Changes to recycling services, including a Chinese ban on recycling imports, have pushed the city toward an increase in garbage rates.
Register online or in person soon to have your voice heard in the May 15 primary election.
Six mayors in cities serviced by Portland General Electric have all signed on in favor of PGE's Green Tariff program application.
City officials and representatives from several partnered agencies will provide information and updates on the massive project's progress.
Rep. Greg Walden tweeted after an Amtrak he was aboard crashed into a dump truck.
The city council has listed some lofty goals for 2018 but also look prepared to handle the challenges ahead as Hillsboro continues to grow.
Dias will assume his new position next week, succeeding Mark Clemons, who retired in November.
The Master Plan advisory committee will continue its discussion about the airport’s future in a public forum Dec. 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Bonds for Portland Community College and the Hillsboro School District are the big items on the ballot this election cycle.
While a handful of cooling centers will keep their doors open on Monday, Labor Day, most will be closed. Check each location for details.
Both projects are expected to improve car, bicycle, and pedestrian commuting through the Orenco Station area.
The utilities commission approved the 11 percent increase Tuesday, raising the monthly bill for a typical water user from $29.50 to $32.75.
House Bill 2605 will increase the number of Washington County judges to 15. Josephine County also gets a new judge from the bill.
Expect seismic upgrades for schools and emergency facilities, Main Street revitalization projects, and transportation improvements.
The proposed increase could raise rates by 11 percent, officials said, though Hillsboro's rate would remain one of the lowest in the region.
The new downtown kiosks effectively mark the beginning of a years-long process to improve navigation in Hillsboro.
For its 10-year commitment to solar energy investments, Hillsboro received the SolSmart designation earlier this month.
The renewed tax will continue funding services provided by the city's police, fire and parks and recreation departments beginning July 2018.
The Willamette Water Supply Program is just one example of Hillsboro's commitment to supporting water infrastructure.
This year's Youth Advisory Council aims to focus on local government and local politics, and it's already come up with a few new policies.
The two men did not have the proper city employee credentials, officials said, but Hillsboro residents should remain alert.
Through April, the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation asks cities across the U.S. to compete by saving water where they can.
Sheriff Pat Garrett responds to critical Department of Homeland Security report, reiterates state's stance on immigration enforcement.
Police think the "devices" might have been a student experimenting.
Hillsboro's city council voted in favor of designating the city a sanctuary at its meeting March 7
Alcaire fills the vacancy created when Steve Callaway was elected mayor.
From rumble strips to sign upgrades, improvements for nine roads.
A new mayor leads the way.
The sanctuary city proponents are hoping Hillsboro follows Beaverton's lead in naming the city a safe place for all people.
Revenue from lottery sales go to fund education, economic development, parks and watershed projects.
After seeing a media report about the stolen bicycle, someone called in a tip.