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Hillsboro's pickleball culture explodes thanks to efforts of one local woman

As the sport of pickleball surges in popularity nationwide, one woman is arguably responsible for its boom in Hillsboro. Read moreHillsboro's pickleball culture explodes thanks to efforts of one local woman

Forest Grove City Hall's south parking lot selected for overnight camping

Homeless residents of Forest Grove will be able to legally camp overnight in a parking lot near City Hall and the fire station, under a proposal the City Council … Read moreForest Grove City Hall's south parking lot selected for overnight camping

Beaverton to crack down on parking enforcement

Beaverton is growing, and folks are returning downtown after the pandemic. But what does that mean for their vehicles? Read moreBeaverton to crack down on parking enforcement

Aloha man gets 30 months in prison for defrauding U.S. government

An Aloha man was sentenced Wednesday, May 31, to two and a half years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $30 million in restitution after evading payroll taxes. Read moreAloha man gets 30 months in prison for defrauding U.S. government

Help wanted for Banks-Vernonia trail-clearing

The Salmonberry Trail Foundation is removing the last debris from the Catalyst Loop, a planned segment of the Salmonberry Trail spanning from Banks to Vernonia. Read moreHelp wanted for Banks-Vernonia trail-clearing

Officials prepare for late-start wildfire season

Oregon officials are preparing for what could be a late start to this year’s wildfire season. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek met with state leaders earlier this month to … Read moreOfficials prepare for late-start wildfire season

Hillsboro School District to sidestep staff cuts this year

The Hillsboro School District is ready to weather whatever level of funding the state sends down without personnel cuts, according to district officials. Read moreHillsboro School District to sidestep staff cuts this year

Forest Grove Police Log: Police break car window to rescue trapped child

The Forest Grove Police Department reports calls for service from May 12-18, 2023.

McMenamins Grand Lodge's first Brewfest is coming up

Forest Grove's McMenamins Grand Lodge is hosting its first annual Brewfest from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, June 3.

How does Sherwood training facility fit into PGE's efforts to stop wildfires?

Portland General Electric experts met the media Wednesday, May 24, to talk about how high tech is helping fire mitigation efforts.

Hillsboro event aims to help parents get mental health advice

The free June 3 event is hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI.

Cornelius Library's bilingual STEM lab gets big boost

The Cornelius Public Library has secured a large grant for its upcoming multipurpose STEM lab, which has been designed with the community’s Latino student population in mind.

Local Memorial Day remembrance event to honor fallen U.S soldiers

This year, celebrate Memorial Day with Forest Grove's veterans groups.

Liberty's agriculture/design building, massive solar canopy a hit

The new structures are part of a 2017 Hillsboro School District bond.

Beaverton winter homeless shelter extended until year-round shelter opens

While plans for a year-round homeless shelter in Beaverton are still in the works, city officials promise that people without shelter will have a place to stay in the interim.

Dual language teacher to replace Rodriguez as Echo Shaw principal

Starting this summer, Echo Shaw Elementary School will have a new principal.

Tigard approves rules on homeless camping

New rules allow camping from 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. each day, city greenspaces and more can be used at night.

Big hopes for House of Hope to provide answer to homelessness

It’s a small-scale initiative, trying to lift five to seven people in Forest Grove out of homelessness and into transitional housing, but organizers hope it provides a blueprint.

Carnegie Hall to welcome two Beaverton students in prestigious orchestra program

Two Beaverton-area students will be heading to one of the premier concert halls in the world this summer to show off their orchestral accomplishments.

Guilty verdict: Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend in Tigard double homicide

Ronald Terry Stephens is found guilty in the shooting deaths of Lacy Kitchens and Frank Delgado-Falcon.

The Rosies are coming to Portland for Rosie the Riveter convention

Much like with the men who fought in World War II, the women who contributed to the war effort stateside by helping build airplanes, tanks, jeeps and other military equipment, as depicted by Rosie the Riveter in her iconic “We Can Do It” post…

Senya Scott proud to be reigning Queen of Rosaria

In her first year at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Senya Scott told new friends about her background as Rose Festival queen, and felt the admiration.

Fiery Banks school board election sees Streblow, Moore holding leads

After a heated campaign trail, unofficial election results for school board seats in the Banks School District show incumbents Dan Streblow and Will Moore leading conservative challengers by a thin margin.

Hillsboro's conservative school board candidates' losses follow regional trends

The Hillsboro School District is one of many districts in northwest Oregon whose voters rejected conservative candidates for school board last Tuesday, May 16.

Warm weather increases risk of toxic algae blooms

Before you take the plunge into Memorial Day weekend, the Oregon Health Authority wants to remind residents to be cautious of toxic cyanobacteria or blue-green algae. These algae blooms often appear around the same time each year, as warm wea…

Tigard man dies of injuries after Metzger shooting

Pedro Antonio Prieto-Lopez dies of his injuries following the early-Thursday morning shooting.

Hillsboro woman killed in T-bone crash near Deer Island

Police said a preliminary investigation shows that a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee crossed the eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 30, colliding with an eastbound Ford Focus, while attempting to turn onto Butterfield Road.

Teen dies in Hillsboro crash

An 18-year-old died early Monday morning, May 22, in a single-vehicle crash in Hillsboro, police said.

Early-morning fire destroys home near North Plains

No injuries were reported despite challenging circumstances for firefighters battling the blaze.

Three hospitalized after fire at Forest Grove home

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said Saturday, May 20, that an occupant and two neighbors of the house on Hillcrest Way were taken to the hospital “as a precaution,” after fire personnel evaluated them at the scene.

Seeing lots of box elder bugs? Blame the heat, experts say

Chip Bubl has been fielding calls about box elder bugs and stink bugs in Columbia County.

Tualatin Riverkeepers to offer annual canoe, kayak rentals again this summer

Cook Park rentals begin May 26; Rood Bridge Park rentals start June 3

Hillsboro tech teacher garners scholarship for work with underrepresented minorities

For her efforts to provide more tech opportunities for underrepresented minorities, a Hillsboro High School teacher has received a prestigious regional scholarship worth $1,000.

How do you end homelessness in Forest Grove? Rent them a house.

Amid heavy controversy surrounding temporary pod clusters in Washington County, a Forest Grove nonprofit is pursuing a different approach to address local homelessness: Give them a house to live in.

'Passionate' Century High School student wins $2,500 techology scholarship

One of Century High School’s students has snagged a prestigious regional technology scholarship worth $2,500.

Beaverton City Council moving ahead with homeless camping restriction rules

The Beaverton City Council is moving forward with restrictions on where, when and how homeless people can camp on city property while there is a lack of available shelter beds.

Forest Grove Police Log: Pillow fight prompts police call

The Forest Grove Police Department reports calls for service from April 28 to May 4, 2023.

AMAZING KIDS: Cornelius kindergartner overcomes major surgeries

Balian Funderburk, 6, was never supposed to walk again.

AMAZING KIDS: Hillsboro student isn't 'less than' because of his autism

The pandemic was difficult for everyone, but especially for the family of David Espinoza, a 6-year-old with autism who attends Lincoln Street Elementary School in Hillsboro.