Council Spotlight: Olga Acuña

Find out what inspires Councilor Olga Acuña to serve the Hillsboro community, and how a Russian soap opera played a significant role in her life, as we shine the Council spotlight on Olga Acuña.

Road Closure Update: NE 28th Avenue

NE 28th Avenue will be closed at E Main Street starting March 22 - April 5, 2014 for utility relocation work.

Public Works Crews Fighting the Flood

To help prevent flooding Hillsboro Public Works recommends clearing debris from the catch basins in front of your home.

Portion of Oak Street to close for Weekend Paving

Oak Street will be closed from Dennis Ave to 1st Ave over the weekend for paving (if the weather cooperates).

March/April City Views Now Online

Read the latest issue of City Views, including our cover story on the Grand Opening of the Shute Park Branch Library, and our newly-redesigned Events Calendar.

Reflections on Charleston, W VA

I used to know Charleston only as West Virginia’s capital. Now I also know that Charleston has only one source of drinking water for 300,000 customers - the Elk River.

Snowmageddon 2014

How hard is it to operate a water plant in a snowstorm?

New Bike Racks in Downtown Hillsboro Give Visitors More Options

Bicyclists who enjoy shopping or dining out in Downtown Hillsboro have new options for parking. A total of 30 bike racks reminiscent of the City’s logo are being installed along Main Street between 2nd and 4th Avenues, as well as other locations in the Downtown area.

Google Eyes Hillsboro for Ultra-High-Speed Internet Service

Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey and Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle announced that Hillsboro and Beaverton are on the short list of cities working with Google to explore the possibility of bringing the ultra-high-speed Google Fiber broadband network to the two cities.

Hillsboro Extends College Scholarship Program Support

The Hillsboro City Council has agreed unanimously to extend the City’s commitment to funding the Portland Community College (PCC) Future Connect Program by investing an additional $100,000 to provide two-year scholarships and services for a second group of 50 Hillsboro students enrolling at PCC.

Council Selects Top Priorities for 2014

The Hillsboro City Council has identified ten top priorities for the City and City Manager Michael Brown to focus attention on in 2014. Read the list and the specific action items that accompany them.

Cleaning Up After the Snow Storm

The City of Hillsboro Public Works Department is sweeping up “sanding rock” from last week's snow storm on City & WA County main routes & bike lanes.

Renovated Shute Park Library Cuts Energy Costs

When the renovated Shute Park Branch Library opens on March 15, the new facility not only will provide the community with additional space for learning and gathering, it also will produce substantial energy savings. Read how much the project will save on energy costs.

Studded Tire Phase-Out Saves Money & Time

A new tire technology used by the City of Hillsboro's Public Works Department helps preserve City streets from damage caused by studded tires, and saves money.

City of Hillsboro Named Fit-Friendly Worksite

The American Heart Association's "My Heart. My Life." initiative has recognized the City of Hillsboro as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite, based on the City's commitment to encouraging employees to participate in physical activity, good nutrition and wellness.

Will Your Smoke Alarm Save Your Life?

The Hillsboro Fire Department’s goal is to have a working smoke alarm in every home in Hillsboro. Read why as part of an effort to reduce injuries or fatalities in residential fires, the Hillsboro Fire Department provides Hillsboro residents with smoke alarm checks and home safety visits upon request.

Hillsboro Police Participate in Traffic Safety Details

Fighting the Freeze: Public Works Employees Apply De-icer to Many Arterials

With freezing temperatures here, City of Hillsboro Public Works employees are applying de-icer on many main arterials.

Notice of Budget Committee Work Session

A work session of the Budget Committee of the City of Hillsboro to discuss the budget process for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 will be held at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street, conference room 113B&C, Hillsboro, OR on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 6:00 PM. The public is invited to attend this meeting

Meet Hillsboro's New Police Chief

The City of Hillsboro welcomes new Hillsboro Police Chief Lee Dobrowolski. Our new chief was officially sworn in at the February 4, 2014 City Council meeting.