Jeannette Hamby, five-time legislator from Hillsboro, dies at 78

27 January 2012, 5:42 pm

Jeannette Hamby launched her political career on the Hillsboro School Board in 1971 and later served 17 years in the Oregon Legislature.... Read More »

Columbia Commercial Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results

27 January 2012, 2:12 pm

HILLSBORO, OR-- - Columbia Commercial Bancorp , a single bank holding company for Columbia Community Bank , reports a net profit of $160,000, or $0.05 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared ...... Read More »

Hillsboro Police Department K-9 handler Vin Ambrose retires partner Ike

27 January 2012, 8:42 am

Inuries to both canines and handlers are common for the K-9 police corps.... Read More »

Only two in three Oregon high school students graduate in four years

27 January 2012, 12:12 am

New figures out for Oregon's class of 2011 show that more than 11,000 young people dropped out. Without a diploma, their odds of unemployment are high and their lifetime options are limited. Gov. John Kitzhaber calls the rate "unacceptable". Find out how your school and district performed with T... Read More »

Former police officer decertified in Oregon after sex scandal

26 January 2012, 7:31 pm

The decision, by sheriffs, current and retired police officers and citizens, follows a sex scandal that already forced Justin Morris' resignation from the Hillsboro Police Department.... Read More »

Oregon Ducks rundown: Will Oregon land a big fish recruit for 2012?

26 January 2012, 10:23 am

Oregon's 2012 recruiting class appears to be shaping up quite nicely with eight four-star recruits on-board despite the ongoing NCAA investigation and coach Chip Kelly's brief fling with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.... Read More »

Hillsboro Community Youth Choir takes a lyrical look at history in 'Hillsboro to the MAX'

26 January 2012, 10:12 am

The free musical revue follows sisters Alexi and Emily as they time-travel via MAX. The show makes its debut Feb. 5 at the Venetian Theatre & Bistro.... Read More »

Hillsboro residents honored Sunday as 'Everyday Heroes'

17 January 2012, 8:46 am

Hillsboro volunteers are recognized as heroes by Inter-Religious Action Network.... Read More »

LiveLight Energy helps Hillsboro Schools

17 January 2012, 8:43 am

Hillsboro Solar Advantage launched on Sept. 21, 2011.... Read More »

Oregon fuel cell maker ClearEdge Power lands $85 million order from Austria's Gussing

10 January 2012, 5:28 pm

HILLSBORO, Ore. - An Oregon fuel cell manufacturer announced Tuesday it is expanding into central Europe with a contract to sell $85 million worth of fuel cell systems to an Austrian company.... Read More »