Lifestyle

Helvetia Lavender Festival returns for 18th year

The Helvetia Lavender Festival is back to celebrate 18 years, and with it comes all the sights, sounds…

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Hillsboro caretaker pleads guilty to trafficking man, forcing him to sell snacks at local shopping center

A Hillsboro caretaker will spend two years in prison after forcing a man with intellectual disabilities to sell…

Business

Opinion: We must save Job Corps

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici writes: 'For those who have found their path to success through Job Corps and…

News

A final push to preserve the past: Banks Historical Society launches campaign to save century-old high school

While Banks School District leaders are moving forward with plans to demolish the city’s historic high school building,…

Top-Home

Newberg man seized by ICE officers on Thursday

Federal immigration authorities arrest Moises Sotelo at his home A Newberg business owner, church chaplain and award-winning member…

Food and Drink

Ax throwing, meet Texas brisket: Hillsboro’s Fat Baby Barbecue smokes up flavor

You probably know Blue Ox Axe Throwing as the downtown Hillsboro spot to hurl sharp objects at wooden…

Government

U.S. Rep. Bonamici slates Washington County town hall in June

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she will be heading to Washington County another town hall in 2025.…

Education

Aiding Ember: Valley Catholic students designing prosthetic for paralyzed pup

At Valley Catholic Middle School, students are working on a project that may give a 16-week old paralyzed…

Letters To The Editor

OPINION: Pass Senate Bill 125 to protect Oregon’s medical practices

Since its implementation in 2019, the Corporate Activity Tax has squeezed independent health care providers, and Oregon patients…

Columnists

RURAL REFLECTIONS: Moving forward backward

Did you ever walk backwards out of a room when you happened upon an uncomfortable situation? I know…