Hillsboro News Articles

Cornelius Pass Road y Frances Street: Reparaciones de fugas en la línea del agua en progreso

Cornelius Pass Road y SE Frances Street han reabierto al tráfico tras una gran fuga en la línea de agua a principios de esta semana. La fuga acabó pro...

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Cornelius Pass Road & Frances Street Water Line Leak Repairs Underway

Cornelius Pass Road and SE Frances Street have reopened to traffic following a large water line leak on March 25. The leak eventually caused a sinkhol...

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HiLight Connects Community with Digital Literacy

Digital literacy programs can help you connect to the internet with confidence.   That’s one reason why HiLight has teamed up with the Hillsboro Publi...

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Survey Results: HiLight Customers are Far More Satisfied than Peers

How do internet service providers assess customer satisfaction? One of the best ways to measure is the Net Promotor Score, or “NPS”, using a simple f...

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185th Avenue Project: You Can Help Reduce Traffic Congestion

The City of Hillsboro has submitted a project proposal for Metro 2028-30 Regional Flexible Funding that would install Intelligent Transportation Syste...

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Proyecto Avenida 185: ¡Tú puedes ayudar a reducir la congestión de tráfico!

Mejorar el tráfico cerca del cruce de MAX en la intersección de la avenida SW 185 y Baseline sigue siendo una prioridad para el Condado de Washington,...

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HiLight Catches Up with Library on the Loose

The Hillsboro Public Library brings the joy of visiting the library directly into your neighborhood through the Library on the Loose.

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Best Parks to See Cherry Blossoms in Hillsboro

It's hard to beat a spring walk among Hillsboro's vibrant cherry blossom trees! Here are two of the best parks to see the dazzling pink canopies.

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El refugio de todo el año celebra el incio de construcción

Los líderes y el personal de la Ciudad se unió a sus socios el Condado de Washington y Metro el lunes 3 de marzo para celebrar el inicio de construcci...

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Avance en la Construcción del Nuevo Estadio de los Hillsboro Hops

El viernes 7 de marzo, los Hillsboro Hops, en colaboración con la Ciudad de Hillsboro y la empresa constructora Mortenson, celebraron un importante hi...

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Stop the Drips & Save Big During Fix a Leak Week

It’s that time of year again—Fix a Leak Week is back, and this year, we’re on a mission to save water and money. From March 17 through 23, 2025, Hills...

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Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter Celebrates Groundbreaking

City leaders and staff joined partners Washington County and Metro on Monday, March 3 to celebrate breaking ground on Hillsboro’s future year-round s...

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Finance 101: Biennial Budgeting

Every two years, the City of Hillsboro sets a budget to meet our community’s needs.

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Ayuda en la creación de un nuevo arte público para Shute Park

¡Observa cómo tus ideas se hacen realidad en Cloud Nest, la colorida domo geodésico de arte que llegará a Shute Park en otoño de 2025! La artista Beck...

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Help Shape New Public Art for Shute Park

See your ideas come to life in Cloud Nest, the colorful geodesic art dome coming to Shute Park in fall 2025! Artist Becky Borlan is looking for your i...

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Library Foundation of Hillsboro's 2025 Author Event: N.K. Jemisin

Join the Library Foundation of Hillsboro for an enjoyable live interview of fantasy author and 2020 MacArthur Fellow, N.K. Jemisin!

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Meet Sonya Demczuk: Digital Navigator

Driven by personal experience, Sonya Demczuk became a Digital Navigator, and with support from Washington County funding, she joined Hillsboro Public ...

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Hillsboro Será el Hogar del Primer Centro de Entrenamiento Dual para Deportes Femeninos

Hillsboro se prepara para recibir un innovador proyecto deportivo: el primer centro de entrenamiento dual para deportes femeninos en el mundo, el cual...

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Celebrating National Engineers Week: The Vital Role Engineers Play in Our City

During National Engineers Week (February 16-22), we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on the problem-solvers, innovators, and builders who help kee...

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It's Heart Month in Hillsboro

Officially proclaimed as Heart Month in Hillsboro, February, is the perfect time to show our hearts some love – a time to focus on improving our cardi...

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Create & See Murals in Hillsboro

Murals are unique, memorable works of art shared by the community. Since the City of Hillsboro created a mural program in 2014, murals that celebrate ...

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Meet Kendall Reid: Parks & Recreation Director

Kendall Reid draws from his lifelong experiences and passion for serving the community to lead the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department. We...

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Free Digital Literacy Workshops in Hillsboro

Want to learn the basics about using your smartphone, email, or cybersecurity?

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Residential Fire Displaces Three in Hillsboro

At 11:54 a.m. today, callers to 911 reported smoke coming from the crawlspace and attic of a home on the 1100 block of NE Turner Drive in Hillsboro. S...

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Consejo Municipal Destacado: Concejal Cristian Salgado

El Consejo Municipal de Hillsboro nombró a Cristian Salgado para que desempeñara un mandato de casi dos años en representación del Consejo del Distrit...

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City Council Spotlight: Councilor Cristian Salgado

The Hillsboro City Council appointed Cristian Salgado to serve a nearly two-year term representing Council Ward 1, Position A, following the Council v...

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Lighted Futsal Courts Proposed for Dairy Creek Park

The City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department is considering a proposal to build two lighted futsal courts at Dairy Creek Park. The courts would...

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El área infantil de la Biblioteca Brookwood será nombrada en honor a Steve Callaway

Después de 14 años de servicio en el Consejo Municipal de Hillsboro y décadas como educador y voluntario comunitario, el legado de servicio del exalca...

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Brookwood Library Children’s Area to be Named for Steve Callaway

After 14 years of service on the Hillsboro City Council and decades as an educator and community volunteer, former Mayor Steve Callaway’s legacy of se...

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Winter-Proof Your Pipes: 10 Tips to Prevent Water Emergencies this Winter

Información sobre prevención y descongelación de tuberías congeladas en español.

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Cristian Salgado nombrado para un puesto vacante en el Consejo Municipal

El Consejo Municipal de Hillsboro ha seleccionado a Cristian Salgado para ser el séptimo miembro del Consejo tras las entrevistas realizadas a los can...

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Rainy Day Indoor Play with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

Get the wiggles out where it's warm and dry! Explore indoor opportunities to run, play, splash, and climb with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation. Find a ne...

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Cristian Salgado Appointed to Vacant City Council Seat

The Hillsboro City Council has selected Cristian Salgado to be the Council’s seventh member following applicant interviews this week.

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Be My Parks & Recreation Valentine: Upcoming Events

Celebrate Valetine's Day with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation! Whether a date night or craft time, check out upcoming activities that celebrate all thing...

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Refugio de todo el año: La construcción ya está en marcha

La actividad de construcción está en marcha en la Avenida SW 17ª cerca de Winco y el Parque Dairy Creek mientras la Ciudad de Hillsboro y el Condado d...

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Year-Round Shelter Construction is Now Underway

Construction activity is underway on SW 17th Avenue near Winco & Dairy Creek Park as the City of Hillsboro and Washington County work to create Hillsb...

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Finance 101: Your Utility Bill

Hillsboro is a great community because people work together to make it better. Our shared quality of life starts with the services funded through util...

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Live Cameras Keep Track of Major Hillsboro Projects

Want to see the latest construction images for the future South Hillsboro neighborhood fire station or the future Hillsboro Hops ballpark?

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5 Fun Facts about Braille in Honor of Braille Literacy Month

1. Louis Braille was 15 years old when he invented braille. 2. Braille is a tactile code, not a language. 3. Braille is available in over 100 language...

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City Council Spotlight: Councilor Rob Harris

Hillsboro voters elected Councilor Rob Harris in November 2024 to a four-year term representing Council Ward 3, Position B. Councilor Harris’s term be...

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City Council Spotlight: Councilor Elizabeth Case

Hillsboro voters elected Councilor Elizabeth Case in November 2024 to a four-year term representing Council Ward 2, Position B. Councilor Case’s term ...

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City Council Spotlight: Councilor Saba Anvery

Hillsboro voters elected Councilor Saba Anvery in November 2024 to a four-year term representing Council Ward 1, Position B. Councilor Anvery’s term b...

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Sports in Hillsboro: The People Behind the Game

Hillsboro has a robust community sports scene thanks to many leaders and organizations that help provide athletic opportunities for people of all ages...

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Top 24 in 2024: Hillsboro’s Year in Review

Hillsboro continues to expand affordable housing opportunities with the grand opening of Nueva Esperanza, offering 150 new affordable units. Hacienda ...

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A Welcome Message from Mayor Beach Pace

Hey, Neighbors. As your Mayor — and only the second female mayor and first gay mayor in Hillsboro’s 148-year history — I’ve got to tell you, I’m stoke...

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5 Things Ahead for 2025 in Hillsboro

Construction is underway after the Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Department broke ground for a new fire station at the corner of SE Butternut Creek Parkway ...

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Un mensaje de bienvenida de la alcaldesa electa Beach Pace

Hola, vecinos. Como nueva alcaldesa, y la segunda mujer alcaldesa y la primera alcaldesa gay en los 148 años de historia de Hillsboro, tengo que decir...

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Gracias, Hillsboro

... por el privilegio y el honor de haber servido como tu Alcalde los últimos ocho años.

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Thank You, Hillsboro

... for the privilege and honor to have served as your Mayor the past eight years.

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Firefighters Respond to Residential House Fire in Hillsboro

A Hillsboro Fire Investigator determined the cause of the fire to be a battery failure while being charged in the home's garage.

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New Year’s Eve Safety Tips

Are you planning to host family and friends or attend a New Year’s Eve celebration? For everyone's safety, keep these tips in mind.

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Hillsboro Water Secures $8.9 Million Grant for Seismic Upgrades at the JWC Water Treatment Plant

The Joint Water Commission (JWC) received a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program Grant for a replacement disinfection facility at the Water Treatment Plant...

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Digital Literacy Funding Will Assist Hillsboro Library Users

Hillsboro Public Library is one of more than 100 public libraries nationwide to be awarded funding by the Public Library Association (PLA) to increase...

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Actualización sobre los campos de deporte comunitarios: se buscan nuevas opciones fuera del GFRC

La propuesta de construir dos campos deportivos multiusos en la esquina noroeste del Complejo Recreativo Gordon Faber (GFRC) no seguirá adelante despu...

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Community Sports Fields Update: New Options Pursued Away from GFRC

A proposal to build two multi-use sports fields in the northwest corner of the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (GFRC) will not move forward after the ...

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Mayor-elect Beach Pace Selected for Bloomberg/Harvard University Program

Hillsboro City Councilor and Mayor-elect Beach Pace is one of only 24 newly elected mayors to be selected for the prestigious Bloomberg Center for Cit...

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Nuevas políticas de estipendios apoyan la participación comunitaria

Los miembros de la comunidad, los miembros de grupos asesores, y las organizaciones comunitarias pueden calificar para recibir estipendios cuando apoy...

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New Stipend Policies Support Community Participation

Community members, advisory group participants, and community-based organizations may be eligible to receive stipends when they support the City of Hi...

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Pickleball for All! Play Indoors at Hidden Creek Community Center

Winter weather can dampen the spirits of Hillsboro’s passionate pickleball community — making opportunities for outdoor play hard to come by.

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Dan Dias Receives Distinguished Service Award

Hillsboro Economic & Community Development Director Dan Dias was presented with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the Washington County Chamber ...

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10 Ways to Find Connection at the Community Senior Center

The Hillsboro Community Senior Center encourages older adults to engage, connect, and thrive. Programs, activities, and events are designed for those ...

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Se planea nuevo centro de acceso para personas sin vivienda en Hillsboro

Un nuevo centro de acceso planeado conectará a más miembros de la comunidad de Hillsboro que experimentan la falta de vivienda con servicios de refugi...

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New Homeless Access Center Planned for Hillsboro

A new access center planned for Hillsboro will connect more community members experiencing houselessness with daytime shelter and support services and...

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Proyecto de Reurbanización del Bloque 67: Actualización de diciembre de 2024

El desarrollador y la Ciudad de Hillsboro tendrán una jornada de puertas abiertas para informar a la comunidad de los detalles del proyecto.

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"Dolores" Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground

Hillsboro's next affordable housing community broke ground on Friday, November 22, as leaders from Hacienda CDC joined elected officials from the City...

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Adapted Toy Collection Expands Accessibility at Hillsboro Public Library

Hillsboro Public Library staff have launched a new collection of nearly 30 adapted toys, marking a significant step in creating more inclusive play op...

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Meet Gavin McRobbie: Public Works GIS & Asset Manager

Gavin McRobbie combines his love of maps with a passion for public service to run the Public Works Department’s GIS and Asset Management team. We aske...

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Buzz Lightyear, Indiana Jones y Shrek entre los ganadores de Pix in the Park 2025

¡Ya está lista la alineación de películas para el Verano de las Secuelas de 2025!

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Buzz Lightyear, Indiana Jones & Shrek among 2025 Pix in the Park Winners

The movie lineup is now set for the Summer of Sequels in 2025!

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Impacts of Unsheltered Homelessness & Behavioral Health Discussed at City Council Meeting

At their November 19 Work Session, the Hillsboro City Council heard an in-depth update on how the City and community partners are working together to ...

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The Safe Rest Pods — Now Closed — Connected 111 Guests to Housing Assessments

The City of Hillsboro is grateful to our community partners, Washington County and Open Door HousingWorks, for working together to meet the community’...

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Older Community Members in Focus with Civic Leadership Academy Recommendations

How can the City of Hillsboro assist aging community members — who experience feelings of isolation and loneliness — to feel more included and visible...

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5 Ways to Access the Library from Home

There are still ways to access the library with the building is closed – even if it’s a holiday, afterhours, a delayed opening.

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Beach Pace Will Be Hillsboro’s 51st Mayor, 3 New Councilors Elected

More than 44,000 Hillsboro voters cast ballots and made their voices heard in the 2024 General Election.

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Fitness Instructors for Your Wellness Journey

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation fitness instructors are ready to inspire and challenge you.  Get energized in a group class. Elevate your workout with a...

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Celebrating Lillian Pitt’s Riverbed at Hillsboro Civic Center

The basalt canyons of the Columbia River Gorge echo through the terraces of Hillsboro’s Civic Center Plaza.

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New Children’s Museum Coming to Downtown Hillsboro Will Make You “FLIP”

Downtown Hillsboro will be the new home of a hands-on interactive children’s museum starting in 2025. The FLIP Museum is preparing to open inside the ...

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Home Heating Safety: 10 Tips to Stay Safe this Season

As temperatures start to dip and we begin turning on the heat in our homes, we need to keep our safety in mind. During these chilly winter months home...

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Q&A: Why does the City continue to focus on the semiconductor industry?

More than 87,000 people work in Hillsboro — bolstering the regional and state economy —working at companies such as Intel, Qorvo, Thermo Fisher Scient...

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Finance 101: Hillsboro's Local Option Levy

Our community strongly supports our Local Option Levy. Hillsboro voters have approved the levy six times in a row since 1998, with 82% voter approval ...

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Meet Kristin Judy: GIS & Asset Management Systems Supervisor

Kristin Judy uses her experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the geosciences, her knowledge of asset management, and her passion for a...

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Library Services are for Everyone: 8 Incredible Values of a Library Card

The value of a Library card is limitless. Here are eight things your card does for you – all for FREE!

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Arts Endowment Awards Benefit Cultural Nonprofits in Hillsboro

The awards were announced at the Hillsboro City Council meeting on October 15. Just over $15,000 was distributed to organizations, and two community r...

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Meet Oscar Hicks: Information Services Supervisor

Oscar Hicks uses his 20+ years of experience in Information Technology and his passion for Cybersecurity to provide secure information services for Hi...

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New Murals for Downtown Hillsboro in Fall 2024

Three new murals will come to Hillsboro’s Cultural Arts District this fall.

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