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The Best Study Spaces in Hillsboro

Are you looking for a place to do homework, prepare for a test, or hold a group study session? Would you prefer not to go to a friend’s home or the local coffee shop? We recommend you consider heading to the local library at Brookwood or Shute Park.

Working for You: Hillsboro's Joel Jose Camacho Ramirez, Senior Parks Maintenance Technician

Get to know Joel Jose Camacho Ramirez with the Parks and Recreation Maintenance team!

Working for You: Hillsboro's Victor Castro, Police Department Detective

Get to know Hillsboro Police Detective Victor Castro, and learn what inspired him to change his assignment as a School Resource Officer to work at the Family Justice Center of Washington County.

Children's area redesign celebrated with a visit from Rojo the Llama

The Children's Room at Brookwood Library has been redesigned to encourage play.

Hillsboro City Council Selects 2019 Priorities and Guiding Principles

The Council unanimously adopted priorities that include advancing safe transportation; supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion; and support for the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan.

Hillsboro Introduces HiLight

The City of Hillsboro is taking the next step to provide internet service for the entire Hillsboro community by announcing the name and values of the service.

Q & A: Why is There a "7% Fee" for "Internet Access Services" on My Bill?

Did you see a “7% fee” for “Internet access services” on your internet bill? You’re not alone.

Council Conversation: Building Equity and Inclusion in Our City

As the City works on an inclusion and engagement strategy that benefits everyone, we are building upon these and other programs and plans that are already in place.

Hillsboro in 2035: What Should Our Community Look Like?

Starting this month and continuing throughout spring and summer, this community engagement effort will inform a five-year update of the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan — which helps to keep the plan current, forward-thinking, and relevant.

Wet Firewood: Harmful to Your Health, Wasteful to Your Wallet

Wet firewood can create excessive smoke, wasting fuel and harming your health — especially for children and elders.

City Manager's Report: Thank You to Everyone Who Makes Hillsboro a Winning Team

The Super Bowl is approaching and the touchdown celebrations will be featured on the highlights. But while quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers often are in the spotlight, the real credit belongs to hundreds of people. See how the City of Hillsboro operates the same way.

Know the 6 E's of School Route Safety

The City of Hillsboro’s Safe Routes to School program follows the nationally-recognized “6 E’s” framework to identify the best strategies to encourage students to participate.

Honoring Alter Wiener, Holocaust Survivor and Author

Our community suffered a true loss last month when Alter Wiener — a Holocaust survivor, author, and Hillsboro resident — died at the age of 92 after being hit by a car.

Hillsboro Moves to Protect Data Privacy

The City of Hillsboro understands its responsibilities to protect the privacy of your personal information, and City employees are committed to honoring the community’s trust by using the best practices.

Compassionate Help for the Homeless: Addressing a Complex Societal Issue

Homelessness is not new and it’s not a “Hillsboro problem,” but it has become more visible in our region in recent years.

Hillsboro City Council Election Winners: Olivia Alcaire, Kyle Allen, Beach Pace

More than 28,000 Hillsboro voters cast ballots and made their voices heard in the 2018 General Election while selecting three representatives to serve on the Hillsboro City Council.

Be Christmas Tree Safe

Follow these safety tips from the Hillsboro Fire Department to ensure that your festive season does not become memorable for all the wrong reasons.

5 Holiday Safety Tips

Help protect the ones you care about most by talking about these tips from the City of Hillsboro’s Fire and Police departments.

City Council Approves YAC Recommendation to Restrict Single-Use Plastic Bags

In the first youth-driven policy initiative in Hillsboro's history, the Council voted unanimously on November 20 to restrict single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and large retailers starting in July 2019.