Hillsboro: State Reserves Up to $10.7M for 100 Apartments for Adults 55+ in Orenco Station
A state council reserved up to $10.7 million for Elevate Hillsboro, 100 affordable apartments for adults 55 and older planned in Orenco Station.
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Hillsboro: City Floats Denser Apartment Zones, Two ADUs on Some Lots Before Thursday Open House
Hillsboro is weighing higher apartment densities and two ADUs on some lots. Nothing is decided; an open house is set for Thursday, Oct. 22.
Hillsboro: Council to Weigh $2.95M Federal Grant for Train-Warning Tech at 185th MAX Crossing
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Forest Grove: $29.5 Million Police Station Bond Returns to Ballot After 2025 Defeat
Measure 34-353 asks Forest Grove voters again for up to $29.5 million to replace the 1977 police station, at a lower estimated yearly cost…
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