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OPINION: It's time to fix up Hall Boulevard
Hall Boulevard is in terrible condition. ODOT has decided to give it to Washington County in this condition, and ODOT claims no funds, which is probably true. Unfortunately, they have been taking care of other roads while ignoring Hall Boulevard, and Hall Boulevard has become a Washington County road or soon will be. It is dangerous to walk Hall with some sidewalks on one side or the other, but some places there are no sidewalks. So, the pedestrian is at greater risk as drivers attempt...
Hillsboro City Council To Vote In Another 400+ Acres Of Growth Land
Tonight is another big night here in Hillsboro! While the locals are out partying at Tuesday Night Market and Art Walk, the Council will be hard at work passing a wide myriad of spending and expansion ordinances. Tonight the City boundaries will add almost 300 more acres of Industrial Land (Think more Data Centers) and another 129 acres of Residential Land! Here we Grow, again! In our ongoing Council watch, we offer an inside look at some of the biggest matters being dealt with tonight! Have a look.
Burn bans announced for major areas in Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days ahead of an excessive heat warning for the Portland metro rolling into the weekend, regional officials announced burn bans are either in effect immediately or in the coming days. At this time, both Portland and Washington County have burn bans in place. A burn ban takes effect in Clackamas County […]
New addictions treatment center Breaking ground in Beaverton
On June 7th, Washington County hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the future home of the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) in Beaverton. The County aims to open this facility by late 2025. The need for additional treatment services in Washington County is significant. The county lacks critical capacity...
Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
Cider Festival moves to October
Sunday, October 6, noon-4 pm, JQA Young House park. Mark your calendar now for Cedar Mill’s oldest homegrown annual gathering! Since 2008 we’ve been celebrating fall and community at the homesite of one of our founding families. Sponsored by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD), the event...
Oregon Dept. of Forestry holds annual Burn Boss training for fire season preps
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - It’s only the first week of July, and fire season is already well underway in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) held its annual fire boss training on Tuesday with local employees and firefighters to make sure resources on both the air and the ground are prepared for the coming days.
The Summer Event Season in Full Swing
Tualatin Valley is brimming with vibrant events every weekend. From music and art festivals to the annual county fair, there is something for every family to enjoy throughout July. Ten Tiny Dances | Free | July 13 | The Beaverton Round | 12600 SW Crescent St. | Beaverton | tentinydances.org.
Bend, Morrow County, Washington County win 2024 land use planning awards
Leah Rausch: "Innovative community engagement efforts are being made in all corners of Oregon, regardless of community density or size, to educate, engage, and build trust in our communities. Every project we learned about is worth celebrating. By sharing and celebrating this work, we hope to elevate the importance of impactful and achievable community engagement that captures community voice and spirit in land use projects.”
Exploring the Art Scene in Eugene, Museums and galleries galore
Beaverton has many opportunities to enjoy the arts, however, I am often eager for an art adventure. I recently traveled to Oregon’s second largest city, Eugene. Known as “Track Town,” I discovered Eugene also has a thriving arts community. The downtown area is filled with galleries, museums, and public art. There are over 40 murals officially listed on the city art walk but there are perhaps another hundred more unofficial art surprises all over town for the curious wanderer to discover.
Hillsboro opens survey for new artwork planned at Shute Park Library
The city of Hillsboro is seeking community input as it plans to replace the artwork at Shute Park Library. Residents can now participate in a survey launched by the city’s Public Arts Program to gauge feedback on an upcoming installation coming to the public library on 10th Avenue. The new piece will span the south-facing wall, which previously displayed Hillsboro artist Christine Martell’s 2018 artwork, “For Everyone.” The installation featured...
Scappoose looks to Eastern Oregon for next city manager
The city of Scappoose is on the verge of officially naming its newest city manager. The city council, at its June 27 special meeting, voted to direct Mayor Joe Backus to issue Ben Burgener, currently city manager of the small town of Stanfield, a letter of intent to become Scappoose city manager. Stanfield is in Umatilla County, a 10-minute drive from Hermiston. It had a 2020 population of 2,144, considerably...
Our Town: City Stories Project | Ten Tiny Dances | Summer Bike Events
Everyone Has a Story to Tell. Ready to Share Yours?. The Our City, Our Stories project is a multiyear collaboration between the City of Beaverton and Five Oaks Museum that began in 2020. Our City, Our Stories fills a historical gap by centering people of color and other marginalized identities and highlighting their contributions to the Beaverton community both historically and today.
In 1912, Beaverton celebrated July 4th with a host of activities
In 1912, Beaverton was a small farming community with a population about 400 residents. That year’s Independence Day celebration exemplified the spirit of rural America: parade, sports, picnic, speeches, and buildings embellished by flags, streamers, and bunting. Parade Grand Marshal, E.A. Hendricks, was followed by the Beaverton Military Band...
The Beaverton City Library supports business prospecting, we can help!
Buyers or managers could search the web, but most agree that Googling provides less-than-helpful results. Get out of that rabbit hole and come to the library at 12375 SW 5th St. New copies of Pacific Northwest High Technology Directory, Harris D&B Oregon/Washington Manufacturing & Services Register, ReferenceUSA, PBJ Book of Lists, or Oregon Manufacturer’s Directory expose you to key people you are looking for. From wholesaling, agricultural, machinery, medical instruments, to consulting and engineering, we can help.
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