Economic News
IN THE NEWS: A resurgent WashCo Bikes is shaking things up on the westside
An organization that specializes in giving new life to old bikes has gone through a refurbishment of its own in the past 15 months. From new retail shop space to new partnerships and employees, WashCo Bikes is rolling in many directions since hiring Joe Kurmaskie as its first paid executive director last year.
Potential Changes to Hillsboro Central TriMet
At our October 9th Downtown Business Forum, we had a presentation from Gregg Snyder and David McIlney, planners from the City of Hillsboro, about potential improvements and upgrades to the Hillsboro Central TriMet Station between 3rd and 4th Avenues on Washington...
IN THE NEWS: Hillsboro holds ‘wishing tree’ ceremony to show all are welcome
People can write wishes to be placed on the weeping elm outside the Washington County Courthouse during October.
IN THE NEWS: Art Walk returns!
Reporter Liz Hutchison interviews Crystal Heart Books owner Norman Baldwin about Downtown Hillsboro’s art scene and the return of Hillsboro’s monthly Art Walk.
IN THE NEWS: Hillsboro City Council establishes Cultural Arts District
Using recommendations from the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, the City Council established a Cultural Arts District in Downtown Hillsboro.
IN THE NEWS: ‘Sip and shop’ at new Downtown Hillsboro cafe
PMG PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER OERTELL - Mark and René Bennett, co-owners of Bennett Coffee Roasting Co., stand behind the counter at their business in Downtown Hillsboro.Bennett Coffee Roasting Co. opens permanent location after operating as a 'pop-up.' Last winter, Mark and...
IN THE NEWS: Downtown Hillsboro art exhibit shines light on ‘forgotten people’
PMG PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER OERTELL - Aaron Andersen spent years taking photos of the homeless in Portland and Longview. A small gallery of his work will be on display at Collective Kitchen in Hillsboro for the next two weeks. A new Collective Kitchen art display...
IN THE NEWS: New Hillsboro City Manager Selected
The Hillsboro City Council’s unanimous decision follows a nationwide recruitment The Hillsboro City Council has selected Interim City Manager Robby Hammond to become Hillsboro’s next City Manager, serving at the direction of the City Council. The Council’s unanimous...
IN THE NEWS: Hillsboro doggie bakery Puppernickel says ‘bone’ appetit!
PMG PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER OERTELL - Krystal Monroe feeds her dog Rosie a treat at her Puppernickel dog treat bakery on Third Avenue. Krystal Monroe just couldn't do it anymore. After a three-decade career in the semiconductor business, the Hillsboro woman was...
IN THE NEWS: Mayor speaks to KGW about love of Hillsboro and Downtown
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