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Former Forest Grove cop gets community service for drunken disturbance at stranger’s house displaying Black Lives Matter flag
Former Forest Grove cop gets community service for drunken disturbance at stranger’s house displaying Black Lives Matter flag
Skywater Fine Wines opens on Main Street in Hillsboro

Skywater Fine Wines opens on Main Street in Hillsboro
The new wine shop features Old World selections, and a place for community.
Chipmaker subsidies break through congressional logjam but hurdles remain

Chipmaker subsidies break through congressional logjam but hurdles remain
“I think the 64 votes in the Senate was a very significant message,” Sen. Ron Wyden said.
BinaryBrewing.co opens new brewpub in former Beaverton Bakery space

BinaryBrewing.co opens new brewpub in former Beaverton Bakery space
The brewery has moved from its Southwest Scholls Ferry Road location to its new home in downtown Beaverton, opening Tuesday night after renovating the former bakery.
Suspect arrested, victim identified in Hillsboro fatal shooting, police say

Suspect arrested, victim identified in Hillsboro fatal shooting, police say
Officers arrived at the parking lot of a strip mall at Southeast 11th Avenue and Walnut Street on Monday and discovered a man in a corner of the lot.
Teen pleads not guilty to raping, killing 13-year-old Beaverton girl

Teen pleads not guilty to raping, killing 13-year-old Beaverton girl
A teenager charged with killing a missing 13-year-old Beaverton girl in May pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of raping and killing her, then moving her body from the scene.
Driver in February Sherwood crash that killed 2 girls will not face charges

Driver in February Sherwood crash that killed 2 girls will not face charges
The 16-year-old and 11-year-old girls were struck by the 51-year-old driver as they were walking on a sidewalk along Edy Road.
Abortion issue could dim Republican odds in the race to represent Oregon’s new 6th District in Congress

Abortion issue could dim Republican odds in the race to represent Oregon’s new 6th District in Congress
The district includes affluent suburbs southwest of Portland, and recent polling has showed suburban women oppose the U.S. Supreme Court’s action that has allowed some states to greatly restrict or ban abortion.
Man found dead in Hillsboro after reports of gunfire, police say

Man found dead in Hillsboro after reports of gunfire, police say
The suspect or suspects are unknown.
Sen. Ron Wyden stands with tech execs and vacuum cleaners to push for chip industry funds

Sen. Ron Wyden stands with tech execs and vacuum cleaners to push for chip industry funds
Congress is looking to boost domestic chip production as a global shortage has made purchasing many products an arduous task, including cars, computers and yes, even modern vacuums.
Judge temporarily blocks Washington County flavored tobacco ban

Judge temporarily blocks Washington County flavored tobacco ban
The voter-approved ban was set to go into effect on June 13.
Fighter jets will fly over Oregon, SW Washington for July 4 events

Fighter jets will fly over Oregon, SW Washington for July 4 events
The Guard said the planes will be at about 1,000 feet above ground and travel about 400 mph.
As track's elite gather in Oregon, banned runner Shelby Houlihan can only watch and wait

Runner Shelby Houlihan, banned 4 years on doping charges, vows return
Shelby Houlihan is attempting to put the pieces back together after a devastating ruling that she used a forbidden performance-enhancing drug.