News

Washington County commissioners to consider new proposal to balance federal law, DEI values

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has laid out a preliminary plan to continue its legacy of equity…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: With federal cuts looming, now is the time for leadership

On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed the federal budget reconciliation bill — H.R. 1 — into…

News

UPDATE: Driver identified in fatal crash south of Hillsboro

An early morning single-vehicle crash left an 18-year-old dead south of Hillsboro, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s…

Government

Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan

Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…

Government

Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders

Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…

Education

Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy

Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…

News

Estranged husband sentenced to life for 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops

One of Washington County’s longest-standing cold cases came to a close this week as Robert Elmer Atrops was…

Government

Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

Features

Country artists, tribute bands and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ coming to Washington County Fair main stage

The Washington County Fair is plugging in and cranking up the volume with a 10-day lineup of live…

Business

Intel will lay off over 500 workers across Washington County campuses

The anticipated cuts to Intel’s workforce appear to be coming down the pike as the company braces to…