News

Concerts in the Round returns to Beaverton after COVID pause

A much-loved Beaverton tradition will resume this summer after being stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Concerts in the…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Congress must act to help the new postmaster general pull USPS from the brink

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the…

Lifestyle

No color in these skies: Winds ground hot air balloons at Tigard festival amid safety concerns

The skies above Tigard were meant to be awash with color Friday morning, June 20, as the city…

Opinion

OPINION: Washington County caving to Trump’s DEI demands erodes democracy, local power

In his bestseller “On Tyranny” detailing historical patterns in how democracies have slid into authoritarianism, Timothy Snyder provides…

Lifestyle

Prepare for more big fair fun: Washington County Fair returns to Hillsboro next month

The Washington County Fair is making its annual return to Hillsboro, with all the deep fried goodness one…

Opinion

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Chaotic garden of color and life

I held you in my hand. Tossed and turned, smooshed and smooshed again, the fragrance’s healing powers eased…

Business

Intel plans to lay off thousands of factory workers. Will Washington County be affected?

Rumor has it that Oregon’s largest chipmaker plans to trim a chunk of its global factory workforce next…

Government

Water rates ready to climb in the city of Beaverton

Come July 1, water users in the city of Beaverton will see their water bills increase. The Beaverton…

Business

Cutting the mustard: Beaverton Foods earns 6 accolades at 2025 World-Wide Mustard Competition

In this year’s annual World-Wide Mustard Competition — one of the most prestigious tastings in the condiment world…

Government

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire…