7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (250+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, April 20, 2026 Hillsboro Fire & Rescue has named a new deputy chief of operations, the agency announced April 15. Fred Charlton was sworn into the position during the department's Recognition and Awards Ceremony in March, filling a vacancy left by…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (301+ words) Published 10: 54 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Free employment and training services are available to Oregonians receiving food assistance and needing to meet new work requirements imposed by the Trump administration. The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Employment Department, both…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) Published 9: 28 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 Portland Community College leaders are hoping Oregon's first community college strike won't enter a fourth week. School officials said Friday, March 27, that the college would plan to begin a condensed 10-week schedule for the upcoming spring…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (514+ words) Published 11: 05 am Thursday, March 26, 2026 Portland Community College administrators say they have reached a tentative agreement with the college's classified employees union, but negotiations with striking faculty remain unresolved. The college announced the deal with the Portland Community College Federation of…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (421+ words) Published 4: 35 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Portland Community College administrators have bumped up their offer, but union leaders say a key sticking point remains over pay for strike days. In a release Monday, March 23, Portland Community College said it had presented a…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago  (271+ words) Published 11: 19 am Monday, June 16, 2025 Forest Grove's alternative high school is rocking a new name with a continued mission to provide students with flexible learning opportunities. Following discussion and community input, the Forest Grove Community Alternative Learning Center has officially been…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (420+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, March 23, 2026 A Hillsboro School District administrator received statewide recognition this month for her work supporting multilingual students and their families. The Oregon Association of Central Office Administrators, a branch of the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators, named…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (419+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, March 21, 2026 Portland Community College administration warns of a spring term delay as Oregon's first community college strike spills into another week. In a statement released Friday, March 20, PCC officials said reaching a tentative agreement by Monday with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (291+ words) Published 5: 00 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 Pacific University is teaming up with two Oregon community colleges to create a new pathway for students pursuing careers in pharmacy. Starting this spring, students will be able to complete their pre-pharmacy coursework at Chemeketa Community…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (328+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, March 10, 2026 A Banks High School senior known for his musical talent and a Banks Middle School student active in yearbook and drama were recently recognized by the Rotary Club of Forest Grove. Connor Mahoney and Mason "Ace…...