At last night’s Hillsboro City Council evening work session, City staff presented what was pitched as a decisive first step toward reigning in data center expansion in Hillsboro. Working under ...

“Rats are known to be the first thing off a burning ship. One leaves first, then the others get nervous. Tails curl up, noses wiggle, and eyes pop open wide. Moments later, it is a free-for-all, and ...

One of the greatest “hidden” legacies in Hillsboro’s history belongs to a boy born right here in 1922: a musical prodigy named Tommy Todd. This story was inspired by a local man, Patrick McFadden, who ...

Out on River Road, right at the edge of Hillsboro's urban growth boundary, a barn full of green-and-yellow history is ...

The Real Story - A Column While the Hillsboro City Council continues to slow-play changes to zoning ordinances around data ...

The 7-7-26 Hillsboro City Council meeting was something to behold.  For the 1st time in 6 weeks, Mayor Beach Pace ...

In recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, I wish to share the story of one of the most influential people to ever rise from Washington County, Oregon. Emma Carstens McKinney.No man or ...

The Real Story - A Column Are you looking for new leadership in Hillsboro?  Anyone with a heartbeat in Hillsboro, ...

This week, the heart of downtown Hillsboro beat a little stronger. The Hillsboro Pharmacy came back. Hillsboro Pharmacy – 2026 opening in July – Hillsboro Herald Photo It isn’t the exact same pharmacy ...

The Real Story is a Column by Dirk Knudsen. It contains information and opinions. It asks questions and, when available, provides answers. It is your option to read or not to read! But be prepared to ...

They are among the largest trees in the world, and they stand right here in our historic downtown area. Hillsboro, Oregon, residents from all walks of life have had the awe-inspiring experience of ...