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December 13, 2013
Jobs coming back in metro area
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Despite the controversy over Intel s air quality permit application, the company was given a lot of credit for the region s economic recovery recently. Critics charge that Intel did not…
December 13, 2013
Banks play musical chairs with name
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The name may have changed, but the people and service remain the same. That's the message from Rick Roby, president and CEO of Premier Community Bank, which is headquartered in Hillsboro. The…
December 13, 2013
Police Log
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Nov. 30 A wallet was stolen out of a locker at LA Fitness in the 21900 block of N.W. Imbrie Drive. A 30-year-old man was arrested after refusing to pay for a taxi ride from Seaside to Hillsboro.…
December 13, 2013
Orenco park OK'd
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The Metro Council approved the Orenco Woods Nature Park Master Plan at its Nov. 21 meeting. The council also approved Orenco Woods Nature Park as the official name for the project. Orenco …
December 08, 2013
Drunk driver runs into deputy on DUII patrol
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A Washington County Deputy Sheriff's deputy suffered minor injuries when his patrol car was struck by a DUII driver Saturday morning. The name of the deputy, who was treated and released from an…
December 06, 2013
Kitzhaber, Intel strike investment agreement
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ntel has become the second company in Oregon to strike an investment agreement with Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber under the terms of a law passed in December 2012 at the request of Nike. The…
December 07, 2013
Gingerbread doghouse contest benefits animals
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Now you can create the perfect home for a pet — in gingerbread. The Bonnie L. Hays Animal Shelter is holding its second annual Gingerbread Dog House Contest. Pet-themed gingerbread or decorated…
December 07, 2013
Cross-cultural friend lasts beyond program
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For some, all it takes to bridge cultural and generational barriers is a conversation. That’s why Forest Grove’s nonprofit Adelante Mujeres has teamed up with Cornell Estates Retirement &…
December 07, 2013
Rock N Wingz opens in Hillsboro
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A new restaurant has taken flight in Hillsboro. As its name implies, Rock N Wingz — located at 2020 N.E. Cornell Road, Suite D — is a chicken wing restaurant featuring 14 homemade sauces. Rock N…
December 07, 2013
Homes flood after valve mishap
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About 10 homes between Cornelius and Hillsboro experienced flooding recently after a water department employee — dispatched to make a chlorine-level adjustment on a city water line — made a…
Dec 07, 2013
County road project earns award
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The Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association recently selected Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation’s recent Cornelius Pass/Johnson School Road project as…
Dec 07, 2013
Shelters open as deep freeze arrives
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A forecast that calls for freezing temperatures has a pair of severe weather shelters in western Washington County opening their doors to people without homes of their own this week. Starting…
Dec 07, 2013
Police identify deceased pedestrian
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A woman struck by a car Nov. 21 in Hillsboro has died. Lt. Mike Rouches, spokesman for the Hillsboro Police Department, said the deceased pedestrian has been identified as Maria Acuna De Vice,…
Dec 07, 2013
In Hillsboro, dueling 'Lives' both wonderful
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Hillsboro residents are fortunate to have two companies offering live theater in town — Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre (HART) and Bag&Baggage Productions. From a community perspective,…
Dec 07, 2013
Farm Bureau takes a look back
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More than 100 members of the Washington County Farm Bureau (WCFB) gathered Nov. 21 to hear state Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) speak at the organization’s annual meeting. In her 45 minute…
Dec 07, 2013
Orchestra brings 'winter dreams'
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The first Hillsboro Symphony Orchestra show of the season is set for Friday, Dec. 13. Sharon Northe will conduct the “Winter Dreams” program. Rose City Trombones will bring the special feature…
Dec 07, 2013
Bank offers workshop
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Wells Fargo has partnered with Univision to offer a free workshop in Hillsboro to provide college planning financial advice in Spanish to Hispanic students and parents. The workshop will be held…
Dec 07, 2013
Boys and Girls Club gets $2,000 grant
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The Inukai Family Boys and Girls Club in Hillsboro will receive a $2,000 grant as a part of the Ford Motor Company’s “Ford Focus on Hunger” campaign. Half of the grant is coming from Ford and…
Dec 07, 2013
City plans open house for three police chief candidates
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The city of Hillsboro will host a two hour open house with the three finalists for the Hillsboro Police Department’s open police chief position. “All the candidates will be there,” said…
Dec 07, 2013
Local food store still in the works
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Organizers are still trying to start up a community-owned cooperative grocery store in Hillsboro. Organizers of the Hillsboro Food Co-op have outlined their goals: to provide healthy,…
