Myhre Group designs student housing project
A mixed-use, student housing project is expected to aid revitalization in downtown Hillsboro. The building, Above Second, was designed by Myhre Group Architects and developed through a public-private partnership with the city of Hillsboro. Construction will take place along the MAX light-rail line at the corner of southwest Second Avenue and Washington Street.
Intel to invest $8B between Oregon, Arizona
Intel CEO Paul Otellini announced the company plans to construct a $5 billion manufacturing factory in Chandler, Ariz. The announcement comes only four months after the company announced it would spend as much as $3 billion in Hillsboro.
Intel powers up 2 solar arrays in Oregon
Intel has finished installation and powered up two new 400 kilowatt solar arrays at its Hillsboro facilities.
More little projects pave the way for Intel’s new fab
Intel is working on a couple of new, small projects at its Hillsboro campus in preparation for the influx of workers that will come later this year to help build […]
More little projects pave the way for Intel's new fab
Intel is working on a couple of new, small projects at its Hillsboro campus in preparation for the influx of workers that will come later this year to help build […]
Intel fab to break ground in February
The $6 billion to $8 billion project to construct a new research fabrication facility at Intel's Hillsboro campus has been mostly approved by the city of Hillsboro, and the company is hoping to have an official ground breaking in February.
Hillsboro fire station up for bid
The city of Hillsboro is taking bids from contractors to construct a new fire station near Hillsboro Airport.
Hillsboro, Portland won’t appeal zoning ruling
The city of Hillsboro has decided it will not appeal an Oregon Court of Appeals' decision that new zoning surrounding the Hillsboro Airport is unconstitutional.
Hillsboro city manager steps down
Hillsboro City Manager Sarah Jo Chaplen announced Tuesday evening that she will resign as the town's lead city staffer.
Neighbors win fight against Hillsboro zoning
A legal ruling has the city of Hillsboro and the Port of Portland scrapping new zoning on nearly 7,000 properties around Hillsboro Airport.
Primary care clinic moves to Hillsboro
The 4,000-square-foot Hicken Medical Clinic at 5295 N.E. Elam Young Parkway in Hillsboro features reclaimed wood, skylights, low-VOC paint and adhesives, and countertops made from recycled materials.
Dude, where’s my CICP number?
The Hillsboro Police Department has found a handy place to keep phone numbers for the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program of the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not on officers’ cell […]
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