In early April, three local leaders running for public office announced a petition calling for a Moratorium on Data Centers ...

Hillsboro is at a structural breaking point. For years, our leadership has operated on a single promise: that if we ...

For months, the residents of Hillsboro have been living in a world of orange cones and "Road Closed" signs. Since ...

This winter storm has created some real issues, and the freezing rain is moving in today. We may lose more trees, and then powerlines go, leaving many without heat. Most of us figure we can soldier on ...

The race for Washington County Commission Chair is heating up as the May 19, 2026, election approaches. During a recent ...

"Whispers emanating from the unassuming landscape of Hillsboro, Oregon—home to Intel’s sprawling Ronler Acres campus—suggest a story is unfolding of ...

The Real Story- A Column for the people of Washington County by Dirk Knudsen- Three days ago, Washington County staff assured commissioners there was “no known opposition” to a plan that would close ...

Six residents of Washington County are vying for your votes to win the District 4 Commissioner's seat.  Indivisible Forest Grove ...

Imagine a hushed conference room, a dinner table with growth-minded landowners and local politicians, or a private group text thread where the future of Hillsboro’s borders is quietly traded for ...

On Thursday, the clouds broke over Salem. Governor Tina Kotek issued her only veto of the 2026 legislative session, striking ...

The Real Story – A Column: Editor’s Note – Our Power Rates Are Going Up Again April 1st- This story will tell you why- see lower section HILLSBORO, OR — While the Oregon Legislature is fighting over ...

The Real Story - A Column One of the hottest local stories the Hillsboro Herald is covering is the Data Center Moratorium ...