Category Archives: Orenco Station News

Stoller/Springville Crowding: Superintendent Jeff Rose opts to add portables, reroute Summa kids

The new elementary school in North Bethany with a projected completion date in Fall of 2018 will become the solution to overcrowding for Springville K-8. A portable building to accommodate an additional 2 classrooms is the planned solution for the … Continue reading

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Orenco Station Farmers’ Market

We are half way through April and spring weather is in full force. It’s a time for gardening, looking forward to summer break and of course, the farmer’s market! Starting May 4th at Orenco Station there will be a farmers’ market … Continue reading

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Home Values Expected to Rise

According to a group of more than 100 panelists, including economists, real estate specialists and investment strategists, believe home values are going to rise through the year 2018.  Many believe that real estate investors will begin to sell most of their income properties over the … Continue reading

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Specialty Ice Cream and Chocolate store in Hillsboro

Goody’s originated in central Oregon’s resort community Sun River in 1984.  Specializing in Ice Cream and chocolate, their stores feature a wide variety of sweet treats and ice cream flavors. Goody’s even has fresh made popcorn with flavors such as blue raspberry and … Continue reading

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Lebanese & Persian Food in Orenco Station

The restaurant Salam located in the Orenco Station area features a mix between Lebanese and Persian cuisine. They offer a wide variety of menu items with a lot of vegan and gluten free options. A great atmosphere and a good … Continue reading

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Hillsboro’s Proposal for Community Center

A community center in the Hillsboro area has been on the City Council’s top priority list for a few years. Hillsboro Parks and Recreation has proposed a 91,000 square foot space located near 53rd Avenue, that will feature a recreational pool, … Continue reading

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Oregon School Performance Ratings

The Oregonian has come up with a 5 tier rating system for the 1,200 schools in the state of Oregon. The rating system is primarily based off of year-to-year improvements to individual student’s math and  reading scores. They also take … Continue reading

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Portland’s Fastest Selling Neighborhoods

The Portland Business Journal takes a look at the twenty five fastest-selling neighborhoods in the greater Portland area. This article takes a look at the average amount of days on the market before a home is sold for each neighborhood. … Continue reading

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Hillsboro School District Boundary Proposal

Here’s a recent article in the Oregonian that talks about the Hillsboro school district’s proposal of a boundary adjustment. The proposal estimates 950 new students will be added to the Hillsboro school district due to several current and new residential projects. The meeting was held at the … Continue reading

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New parking Garage near Orenco Station

The City of Hillsboro just approved the construction of a five-story parking garage for Intel. The fact that more jobs are coming to Oregon (courtesy Intel) is a very good thing, but it remains to be seen how this development … Continue reading

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