City Council designates Hillsboro a sanctuary city

The symbolic resolution approved by the City Council at Tuesday night's meeting:

Reaffirms the City's existing practices and does not change how the City operates
Reiterates appreciation for the community's diversity
Does not provide any additional protection from federal immigration law enforcement

Get answers to key questions about the decision, and read the full text of the resolution.

An update on the damaged Chief Kno-Tah sculpture

In early February, a falling tree landed directly on top of the highly-degraded sculpture. The City is working with a team of professionals to complete an evaluation of the best path forward by early April.

Read the complete update on the sculpture.

Watch this video to explore the recently-opened
Orenco Woods Nature Park

Attend the Block 67 open house

Make plans to attend the Block 67 open house on Tuesday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. The name Block 67 refers to the property’s location between 6th and 7th avenues in Downtown Hillsboro.
Learn more about Block 67.

Hillsboro firefighter earns badge, then proposes to his girlfriend

After earning his badge as a Hillsboro firefighter, Taylor Mehringer turned his attention to proposing to his girlfriend during a ceremony at the Hillsboro Fire Department's Cherry Lane Fire Station.

See photos from the ceremony.

Upcoming events

Saturday, March 11
St. Patrick's Day Parade

Tuesday, March 14
Block 67 Open House

Thursday, March 16
Science Matters

Friday, March 17
Quebe Sisters concert

Saturday, March 18
Beginning Cheesemaking

Winter Reading Celebration

Saturday, March 25
Yoga Storytime

Full calendar

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2017 State of the City Address with Mayor Steve Callaway and fellow City Councilors

City Council singing karaoke? Check.

Mayor Steve Callaway's jokes? Check.

Project updates from around Hillsboro? Check.

Watch the 2017 State of the City Address.

Recent articles on Hillsboro-Oregon.gov

Orenco Woods Nature Park Now Open

Hillsboro City Council Selects Olivia Alcaire from Record 22 Applicants to Fill Council Vacancy

Area's First Workforce and Economic Empowerment Center to Open in Downtown Hillsboro

Great Ideas Needed to Help Shape Downtown's Future

2017 Hillsboro Events Calendar: Key Dates

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Read the 2016-17 Budget in Brief

Get an in-depth review of the City of Hillsboro's budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

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