The Hillsboro Argus

Washington County-based Edwards Center is pioneering a new way of providing housing to disabled adults. Instead of building another group home, the nonprofit is creating an entire neighborhood -- with … More »Edwards Center in Aloha rebuilds to create neighborhood for disabled adults, their families

Guest opinions touch on a variety of topics: concealed handgun licenses, high school graduation requirements, Measure 11 and its consequences. More »If you missed it: Commentary from the Hillsboro Argus

A Hillsboro resident calls upon the Hillsboro School Board to immediately grant the City View charter school permission to double in size. A Cornelius resident, originally from Venezuela, points out the … More »Letters to the editor: May 25, 2012

I'll be at the Hillsboro Pharmacy from 9 to 11 a.m. as part of my ongoing community outreach program, known as Fourth Friday. More »Meet me on Main Street

Though Banks School District officials disagree with a decision to eliminate the use of Native American mascots at Oregon high schools, they also recognize it's more productive to accept the change and … More »A teachable moment for Banks schools

The man, who has not yet been identified pending family notifications, suffered head injuries, according to the Hillsboro Police Department. He reportedly was not wearing a helmet. More »Hillsboro man struck while riding scooter on TV Highway dies of injuries

Prosecuting the three boys who are accused of setting fire to Woodburn High School as adults is a waste of time and resources. Do not waste our money on a Measure 11 prosecution. More »Prosecute the real culprit in Woodburn -- the state of Oregon

The elementary school is one of six in the nation to be selected for SolarWorld's Solar2School program this year, which offers schools a fully installed system for $5,000. More »Farmington View celebrates solar panel debut

The Oregon Board of Education's decision to eliminate use of the mascots stirs strong feelings on both sides. More »Poll: Do you agree that Oregon high schools should not use Native American mascots?

Alejandro Alvarez wants his fourth-grade students at Echo Shaw Elementary in Cornelius to know their multiplication tables. Because he's a creative guy, he wanted to find ways to make what can be a cumbersome … More »Echo Shaw Elementary students find it's nice to earn rice -- and learn at the same time

Recent home sales of more than $200,000 in Washington County. More »Houses: bought and sold

The crash happened just before 8 a.m. near Southeast Imlay Avenue, according to the Hillsboro Police Department. The scooter rider was taken by Life Flight to OHSU Hospital, where he is undergoing surgery, … More »Hillsboro police say TV Highway back open following scooter and car collision

The Hillsboro School Board discusses pay raises for administrators, but the top administrator freezes his salary. The district buys property in south Hillsboro and offers teachers an incentive to reti … More »Hillsboro School Board members object, but superintendent forgoes raise a third time

Generally speaking. the state has a one-size-fits-all diploma geared toward four-year college preparation. This single approach is unrealistic and does not serve the needs of all students. More »Should we really be preparing all students for college?

Hillsboro School Board meets Tuesday to consider superintendent and other staff compensation among other issues. More »Hillsboro School Board will consider superintendent's compensation

Shortly before 1 a.m., Cindy H. Givens, 40, called 9-1-1 after to report that she had been attacked by her estranged husband, Steven Leon Givens, 45, according to authorities. Steven Givens was found dead … More »Hillsboro police identify woman authorities think was killed by estranged husband

Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Robert Talburt, who was killed in a crash while responding to a reported burglary in 1984, was one of six officers who died while on duty honored at the ceremony. Pam … More »Washington County law enforcement ceremony recalls honor and service of fallen officers

Police found Larry Sherman, 49, Sunday about 5:30 p.m. at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, according to the Hillsboro Police Department. He reportedly was visiting friends in Gresham and didn't know … More »Hillsboro police say missing man, 49, has returned home

Four sophomores at Hillsboro's Glencoe High School have won national and international writing competitions this year. More »Four Glencoe High sophomores garner national and international recognition for their writing

Dr. Larry Lewman said 43-year-old Phillip Lindemuth suffered stab wounds to the chest, but wouldn't say exactly how many wounds. Lewman said he's still performing the autopsy and expects to have it completed … More »Aloha man found dismembered in freezer died of stab wounds, medical examiner says