Hillsboro Argus

25/01/2016

Forest Grove firefighters are battling a duplex fire on Kingwood St:

We are on scene of a very active duplex fire on Kingwood Street near 22nd Place. It has gone to 2 alarms. Crews are battling against a broken gas line that is on fire at this time. We will have more info as it becomes available.

05/01/2016

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04/01/2016

"Steve" - a play five years in the making - will be performed by STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy this weekend:

"Steve," which comes to the HART Theatre stage this weekend, is a story of friendship, on and off the stage. The show is written, directed, produced and performed by three friends: Hannah Wilson, 17, Caleb Inman, 17, and David VanDyke,...

31/12/2015

52 of our favorite photos from the year in Washington County:

Join us as we look back to through some of the best photos we captured throughout Washington County this year.

23/12/2015

Nicolas Edwards returns from Japan for a concert at the Venetian Theatre this Sunday:

Nicholas Edwards, who moved to Japan at 17, will perform his first major American concert on Sunday.

22/12/2015

Read about the latest business happenings from the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership:

By Saira Siddiqui This quarter, the downtown district has seen a variety of additions to the business mix. Located at the corner of E. Main St and 4th Avenue, Amelia's Restaurant, specializing in Oaxacan Mexican cuisine, expanded its footprint. The...

21/12/2015

The Liberty HS Band Boosters are working to raise $66,000 for new uniforms:

The nonprofit Liberty Band Boosters are kicking off a fundraising campaign to raise about $66,000 for new marching band uniforms for Hillsboro's Liberty High School.

20/12/2015

Lots of sweet photos from opening day of the Orenco Station skating rink:

A steady flow of skaters took to the rink during its first day open to the public.

17/12/2015

The center will include a three-court gym, jogging track, and cardio and weight area, among other amenities:

The city of Hillsboro is looking to begin the design process for a new community recreation center on Northeast 53rd Avenue in early 2016.

15/12/2015

Authorities confirmed they're continuing their investigation into accusations of widespread sexual misconduct in the Washington County Sheriff's Office:

Clackamas County prosecutors are now reviewing a case involving the sheriff's office, too, prosecutors confirmed Monday.

15/12/2015

Santa makes a stop at Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter:

Santa stopped by the Bonnie L. Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro on Friday to field Christmas wishes from a handful of lucky animals.

10/12/2015

The Tualatin River is expected to crest at 33.8 feet

The Tualatin River is running high and fast in rural Washington County and officials don't expect water levels to recede for several days. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Thursday for the Tualatin River in Farmington, which is about...