WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS

Oregon local news from Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and more

Luis Fernando Guerrero, 22, of Cornelius, left his family at the scene after he hit a 12-year-old boy in Hillsboro. Full story »

The school district joins at least 14 others in Oregon that use citations as a stick to get students to come to school if a series of letters, phone calls and meetings with parents or guardians don't work.  Full story »

The Washington County Public Affairs Forum features Doak Schulte, Andy Duyck and Dick Schouten.  Full story »

Brian van Kleef of Beaverton decides to make the shift from reporting on 'Fox 12's Most Wanted' to working with them.  Full story »

The author adopts a friend's philosophy to get her through Oregon's dark days.  Full story »

New local Web sites give you the tools to publish your news, announcements and opinions on OregonLive. The sites, designed with your neighborhood in mind, also include all the news you've come to trust from The Oregonian. Full story »

The trend continues throughout Washington County, as lost jobs and homes cause families to "double up" with friends and relatives.  Full story »

Under a new law, the $120 million plan needs to be approved by other jurisdictions with a taxing stake. Full story »

The city known for high-tech industry has been low-key about its sustainability efforts. But by installing more than a dozen electric-vehicle charging stations, Hillsboro is calling out for alternative-enery industries.  Full story »

Police initially believed the naturopathic doctor David Greenspan, who was well known among naturopaths, had committed suicide. Further investigation showed he was most likely murdered and that it was drug-related, police say. Full story »

In Lake Grove, Arabian Nights Restaurant serves Middle Eastern cuisine both day and night.  Full story »

Eat Mexican food or frozen yogurt, get in shape or get a hairdo at recently opened businesses.  Full story »

Capt. Troy Spisla's community fire prevention efforts in King City earned him the statewide honor from the American Legion. Full story »

Sign the kids up for full- or half-day camps or drop in for open swim and gym times at neighborhood recreation centers  Full story »

SILICON FOREST BLOG: Tek cut salaries across the board by 10 percent in January 2009 amid rapidly declining sales. It partially rescinded that pay cut in November. Full story »

The schools' Social Learning Center is unique in targeting children with the form of autism. Full story »

Weed-eating goats help control weeds around the hospital complex Full story »

Selected home sales in Washington County.  Full story »

The seder includes a traditional meal, songs and the Passover Haggadah Full story »

The survey information will help Washington County agencies plan for future emergencies they call "natural hazards" Full story »

The day's activities include a silent auction and dinner Full story »

Hillsboro adds back four days to the school year and reimburses teachers money they agreed to forego. Full story »

The city earned the award from the Oregon Festival and Events Association Full story »

The U.S. Constitution mandates a census every 10 years to determine federal funding for communities Full story »