Summertime getaways that are easy on the gas gauge await in Washington County

6 July 2008, 6:44 am

Get-up-and-go opportunities range from fairs to free movies MICHELLE TRAPPEN The rain -- we hope -- has finally stopped drip, drip, dripping, and the floral-packed outdoors beckons, especially if children are ...... read more

Hillsboro celebrates Fourth of July with parades, pancakes, berries and more

4 July 2008, 6:24 am

Here are Fourth of July events happening Friday in the Hillsboro area: Kids Fourth of July Parade: Boys and girls ages 6 through 11 can ride their decorated bikes on the parade route before the main Hillsboro ...... read more

Jeff Duyck forced out of District 29 race against Chuck Riley

2 July 2008, 7:36 pm

Jeff Duyck was forced to drop his bid to unseat state rep Chuck Riley today after he found out Monday that elections officials had mistakenly assigned him to the wrong congressional district.... read more

Hillsboro council OKs recreation bond measure for fall ballot

2 July 2008, 3:14 pm

The City Council has voted unanimously to place a $44.5 million parks and recreation bond on the November ballot.... read more

Hillsboro cultural arts center hosts exhibit of paintings, ceramic sculpture this month

2 July 2008, 1:50 am

A month-long exhibit featuring ceramic sculpture, pastel landscapes and paintings, such as "Vine Light" by Theresa Andreas O'Leary, above, in the Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro.... read more

Plane runs out of fuel, lands in small field

1 July 2008, 12:38 am

A small plane carrying two children made an emergency landing in a Washington County field after running out of fuel.... read more