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.
A Hillsboro teenager has died and another has been injured in a shooting at a private house party. The deceased student's name has not been released, but both Hillsboro High School and Liberty High School have provided support for their respective student bodies. The injured teen attends Liberty High School. The incident is under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
Two Portland-area restaurants, Deschutes Brewery Public House and Mr. Bento Burger in Hillsboro, have made Yelp's top-100 list of the best burgers in America. While no Oregon restaurants made the top 20, Deschutes Brewery Public House ranked 29th and Mr. Bento Burger ranked 42nd. Yelp identified businesses with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "burgers" and ranked them using factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. The top three burgers in America, according to Yelp's list, are at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q in Atlanta, Minetta Tavern in New York City, and Slutty Vegan in Atlanta.
Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 17, were detained by Hillsboro police following a shooting at the Washington County Fairgrounds' sports complex that injured a 17-year-old boy. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. No further details have been released.
