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Hayley Klarich opened Hidden Worlds, a fantasy-focused bookstore in Hillsboro’s Orenco Station, featuring immersive theater-style decor and character interactions. The grand opening drew hundreds of fans, reflecting a strong local demand for niche literary spaces and community-driven reading events.
A Hillsboro landfill fire spread to a nearby 40-acre dry grass field, burning about 25 acres of brush and prompting the temporary evacuation of two homes. Gusty winds pushed embers to spread the fire; crews from TVF&R and several other agencies fought it with bulldozers, brush rigs, and water tenders, achieving containment by evening with mop-up underway. One firefighter suffered a minor heat-related injury, and SW Minter Bridge Road was briefly closed as investigators work to determine the landfill fire’s cause.
A garbage fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Waste Management facility outside Hillsboro, Oregon, sparking a brush fire nearby; fire crews were on scene working in Washington County.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office identified 49-year-old Keith Urwin of Warren, Oregon as the pilot who died when a two-seat plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Twin Oaks Airpark in Hillsboro; FAA and NTSB investigators are looking into the crash.
Two minors were injured and two teens detained after gunshots rang out during a wild party at a home built from a retired Boeing 727 in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The event drew more than 200 teens; owner Bruce Campbell, who rents the plane-turned-home for events and bans alcohol and guns, said the gathering disrupted a longtime effort to share the quirky property, which neighbors have described as both a local draw and a nuisance. The victims are expected to survive and police are investigating.
Intel is considering selling its Hawthorne Farms site in Hillsboro, Oregon, as part of a broader consolidation strategy amid financial challenges, including a $17 billion loss last quarter. This move coincides with the U.S. government's $6.6 billion investment in TSMC to build semiconductor facilities in Arizona under the CHIPS Act. Oregon is vying for a final CHIPS Act opportunity with the NAPMP Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility, but competition from states like Georgia and Arizona is strong. The outcome could significantly impact Intel's future operations in Oregon.
The Hillsboro LaRosa’s pizzeria has closed after nearly six years due to inconsistent sales, with customers able to redeem gift cards at other locations in the Greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky Area.
A 12-year-old boy on a bike was hit and killed in a crash in Hillsboro, Oregon. The driver of the vehicle involved remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The incident is under investigation by the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team and the Hillsboro police.
A child riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a car in Southeast Hillsboro, prompting a response from the Hillsboro Police Department. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time. The involved roads were closed for several hours but have since been reopened.
Two Hillsboro police officers shot and killed a man who was accused of violating a restraining order and holding a woman hostage in an apartment. The officers, who have been placed on administrative leave, fired their weapons after the man claimed to be armed. The Washington County Major Crimes unit is currently investigating the incident.
Three people have died and one person is injured after an explosion and massive fire at an auto repair shop in Hillsboro. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. The identities of the victims have not been released, but it is believed that they worked at the shop. No damage was reported to nearby structures, but witnesses reported feeling the explosion several blocks away. The Fire Marshal and Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the incident. The community is offering support and condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
Firefighters are currently battling a fire at Jimbo's Auto Repair in Hillsboro, Ohio, following an explosion that caused buildings within a three-block radius to shake. Multiple fire and emergency agencies, as well as the Ohio Department of Transportation and Hillsboro Police Department, are on the scene. The Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the incident, which has reportedly resulted in three fatalities. High Street/U.S. 62 will be closed overnight as a result of the incident.
Three people have died and one person has been hospitalized after an explosion destroyed a business in Hillsboro, Ohio. The explosion occurred at Jimbo's Auto Repair, and video footage shows billowing smoke and flames above the leveled building. Firefighters felt the force of the explosion four blocks away, and the intense flames prevented bystanders from approaching the building. The bodies of the deceased will be taken to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.
Two 17-year-old suspects, Derek Torres and Obed Rivera, have been identified and charged in the shooting death of a Hillsboro High School student at a house party. The suspects face charges of second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and first-degree assault. The names of the victims have not been released. The suspects, who were students in the Hillsboro School District, will appear in court on November 7.
Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a party in Hillsboro, Oregon, that left one teenager dead and another injured. The suspects, who are students in the Hillsboro School District, were taken into custody after the incident, which occurred on October 21. The investigation is ongoing.