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New year, new City Council

A new Council will take shape on January 3 as Mayor-elect Steve Callaway (left) and Councilor-elect Anthony Martin (right) prepare to take the oath of office.

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Read more about Hillsboro City Council election results, including Councilors Fred Nachtigal and Rick Van Beveren.

Hillsboro Public Works Department crews work to keep roads safe


When you're asleep and the weather is at its worst, they're out making our streets safe for cars, buses, and emergency vehicles.

Read Hillsboro Tribune reporter Travis Loose's article "Hillsboro snow plow drivers work around the clock during winter storm".

More news articles from Hillsboro in the Headlines:

City completes purchase of former Hank's property


The City of Hillsboro has completed the purchase of the former Hank’s Thriftway property in Downtown Hillsboro, launching the process to refine concepts and development options for the property over the next 6 to 12 months, and ask for community input on those options.

Read about the reasons for the purchase.

Q & A: Hillsboro Fire Department Engineer/Paramedic Ben Roby


Ben has been named Firefighter of the Year by the American Legion, and Responder of the Year by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. In his off-time, Ben and his wife run a commercial pear orchard in Hood River. They were featured on HGTV’s Tiny House Hunters,

Read the entire Q & A with Ben Roby.

Applications sought for City Council vacancy


Apply by Friday, January 20, to fill an upcoming City Council vacancy in Ward 3 after current Council President and Mayor-elect Steve Callaway is sworn into office.

Read what you need to include in your application.

City Manager's Report:
Parks & Recreation benefits
Discover some of the lesser-known Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department benefits available to all Hillsboro residents in the City Manager's Report by Michael Brown.
  • The Hillsboro Community Senior Center's "I Love Hillsboro+" day trip series is the Oregon Parks & Recreation Association's Older Adult Resources Outstanding Program of the Year. Learn more.

Community shelters now open


Two community shelters are currently operating in Hillsboro during severe weather days: Read about other shelters in Washington County.

Final week for Winter Village ice skating at Orenco Station Plaza

The region’s only open-air ice skating rink continues through January 2.

Read the skate session schedule and tickets.

City News Briefs

  • Pick up a free copy of the 13th Annual Hillsboro Water Department Conservation Calendar, created by Hillsboro elementary school students. Visit the third floor of the Hillsboro Civic Center to receive your copy.
  • Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Find five ways to value our high-quality water supply.
  • Avoid freezing and bursting water pipes with simple preventative steps.
  • Thanks to the outstanding generosity of Hillsboro Public Library patrons, staff, and volunteers, the Library collected 164 coats, 116 hats, 34 pairs of mittens and gloves, and 27 scarves for the SOS Shelter at Orenco Station.
  • Weather-related City facilities closures and event cancellations are announced online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov or the City's Twitter page.
  • Washington County continues construction work at the Brookwood & Evergreen and Brookwood & Huffman signals. Drivers will see temporary lane closures through January 1 and may experience some delays until vehicle-detection installation is complete in mid-January.
  • Help the Port of Portland update the Hillsboro Airport Master Plan by serving on the Planning Advisory Committee. Apply online by January 15.
  • Beginning next week, the Happening in Hillsboro e-newsletter will be emailed on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Upcoming events


Now through January 2
Winter Village continues at Orenco Station Plaza

December 31 - January 2
New Year's Day - Holiday;
Holiday hours on 12/31;
Holiday observed on 1/2;
City offices and some facilities closed

Tuesday, January 3
City Council meeting and swearing-in ceremony

Thursday, January 5
Oregon Symphony concert - Free community performance

Saturday, January 7
Repair Fair @ Brookwood Library

Hillsboro Fitness Challenge begins

Saturday, January 28
City of Hillsboro Family Fiesta @ M & M Marketplace

Tuesday, January 31
2017 State of the City

Full calendar

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City career opportunities

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Recent articles on Hillsboro-Oregon.gov


New School Route Safety Measures Planned by
City of Hillsboro,
Hillsboro School District

Council statement: Hillsboro’s Diversity is One of its Greatest Strengths

City Council Discusses the Importance of Hillsboro’s Local Option Tax

Hillsboro's New Public Works Facility Now Open

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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.

Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov to get helpful answers to your questions, any time of day.
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