WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS

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

Police still investigating circumstances surrounding shooting Full story »

This week's incident is the second in which a train pulled away leaving a child on a platform. In neither case did the intercom to warn the driver work correctly. Full story »

A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Josh "Clay" Nicholas, who has two outstanding warrants against him.  Full story »

No one was injured in the 4 a.m. fire on Southwest Oleson Road. Full story »

Phony designer items in Oregon lead to Los Angeles raids, arrests and $20 million in goods. Full story »

Willamette Valley Vineyards may be one of the state's largest wineries, but is located miles from the heart of Oregon's $1 billion wine industry. Full story »

In January, TriMet paid Stephen R. Banta a $15,000 incentive as "a golden handcuff" to keep him on the job, but TriMet officials say they support him pursuing a post as director of Phoenix's Metro transit agency. Full story »

The staredown comes at a critical juncture in Tualatin's effort to replace sprawling parking lots and congested arterials just west of Interstate 5 with gridded streets, pedestrian and bicycle paths and multistory buildings devoted to retail, commercial and residential uses. Full story »

Homeowners association has sued three subcontractors that worked on the Legend Homes project, saying the subcontractors should pay $4.4 million in damages from poor construction -- leaky windows and roofs, bad siding, cracked concrete and other problems. Full story »

An Indian grocery in Hillsboro and a mattress retailer in Beaverton have opened in the past few weeks. Full story »

Installing three new sets of signs on US 26 overpasses in Washington County will take night work and road closures Full story »

Acupuncturist asks donors to consider giving non-canned, non-perishable food donations Full story »

Donated shoes will be taken to Haiti Jan. 6-16 by women's ministry team members of Beaverton Christian Church Full story »

Current and new volunteers are being sought for restructured advisory committees at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Full story »

Students completing all five GED exams may earn free credit at PCC Full story »

Beaverton police and FBI work together to identify sources of counterfeit merchandise sold in Oregon Full story »

Rob Saxton will discuss the budget and potential effects of ballot measures 66 and 67. Full story »

Maison Billios is accused of assaulting two women as they awoke. Full story »

Selected home sales in Washington County. Full story »

Oregon's population is still increasing, but the economy has slowed the growth rate to a trickle.  Full story »

The Patterson Elementary student will go to Denver next month with her DoubleDilly burger, inspired by a passion for dill pickles passed on from her grandmother.  Full story »

More study is called for on closing just two exits: Wilshire Street (Cedar Hills) and Denney Road. Full story »

A 2,738-square-foot ranch home in Beaverton. Or the 80,000-seat Pontiac Silverdome.  Full story »

Overall, about 54 percent of Washington County's 119 schools rated by the state received "satisfactory" report cards. Another 42 percent were rated "outstanding." New and small schools were not rated. Full story »