Cornelius News

Proposed Washington County money measures were meeting mixed fates Tuesday night, and an incumbent county commissioner won re-election to a third term.

Democrat Ben Unger claimed an easy win over opponent Katie Riley, 65 percent to 35 percent, in the race for House District 29.

With a comparable budget to last year, the city of Cornelius is, essentially, about maintenance.

Standing at a podium in a Washington County courtroom Friday, Brian Bement asked jurors to spare his life.

Good morning, Washington County. Time to round up news from the west side, where schools dominate the headlines.

In 1890, the city of Cornelius expanded north of its original location along the Tualatin River to include what's now thought of as its downtown.

The 'Dal B,' Gaston's new fire boat was dedicated Saturday in a ceremony that reunited John Ollis , with some of the EMTs that saved his life using the new boat , Seth Hedin, Randy Hoodenpyl, Lorne Vaught, Jason Kellar and Assistant Chief Jerry Hoodenpyl.

Gaston Fire Chief Roger Mesenbrink and Jan Baker-Carlson, whose family donated the Hagg Lake rescue boat, celebrated the dedication.

Hibiscus trees are a popular gift idea for Mother's Day, according to Martha Steele of New Leaf Greenhouse in Cornelius.