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...
Nan’s on Third – Make Downtown Home for your Business
Julie Fagerquist was forced to close down Nan's previous location when TV Hwy was expanded. But she has found a new home in Downtown Hillsboro.Everyone has been very friendly and helpful and I feel very welcomed Downtown!What better place to locate a women’s-apparel...
IN THE NEWS: Decadent Creations Creamy Tomato Soup
Mindy Simmons, owner of Decadent Creations, shows AM Northwest host Helen Raptis how to make a delicious tomato soup.
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.
Insomnia Coffee Co. – Make Downtown Home for your Business
Tyler Geel and Evan Aldrete not only moved their headquarters to Downtown, they quickly became active and beloved members of the Downtown community. Art for the sake of art. Coffee for the sake of coffee.Insomnia Coffee Company began twelve years ago. Its sister...
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: Climate activists rally in Downtown Hillsboro
PMG PHOTO: MARK MILLER - A crowd listens to one of the speakers at the Friday, Sept. 20, Climate Strike rally in Downtown Hillsboro. The Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza hosted a 'Climate Strike' with dozens of attendees Friday morning. More than 100 people came out to...
IN THE NEWS: Washington County to run vehicles on ‘ultra clean diesel’
The blend is being sold by Hillsboro-based Bretthauer Oil, the county's exclusive motor vehicle fuel supplier. In what officials say is an effort to transition to cleaner motor vehicle fuels, Washington County will begin using a renewable diesel blend to power its...