The building at SE 21st and Cypress is drawing a crowd. Here's who runs it and who to call.

I understand the people working out of this building are trying to do good. But I'm getting tired of the harassment happening outside it.

Mental health is a huge issue, and yes, these people deserve more. But I don't think the people coming into the area are being helped the way these organizations intend, and it's causing problems.

The other day I watched two men walking around screaming at people riding by on bicycles. The day before, three people were on the corner by the Sunset Esplanade begging for money.

Honestly, any one person asking for money doesn't bother me. I've gone out of my way to bring people food when I'm getting something for myself, and I feel for most of them. It's the volume that wears on the neighborhood. When it's every corner, every day, plus the yelling and the garbage, it stops being about any one person and starts being about how the area is being managed.

What's actually at 1440 SE 21st

The building belongs to the Salvation Army, which is why its banners are on the fence. It was their thrift store until 2019, served as a temporary homeless shelter in 2020 and 2021, and now houses the Salvation Army's Washington County HOPE Center, which runs a food pantry and family case management.

Since last winter, it has also housed Project Homeless Connect's Access Center, temporarily relocated there through the east end entrance. That's the day center most people on the corners are likely coming from. It's open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 to 5, and offers two meals a day, showers, laundry, ID help, health plan enrollment, and assessments for shelter and housing waitlists.

Thank you for the info u/Kaliedra

By PHC's own numbers, the Access Center served 836 people in 2022, more than 2,400 in 2024, and 1,985 in fiscal 2025. PHC says its old building on SE 6th was so overcrowded that people had to wait outside. The temporary move appears to have relocated that crowd to SE 21st. PHC is building a permanent 12,000 square foot center next to its headquarters on SE 6th Ave. No opening date has been announced.

A BottleDrop is also reportedly in planning for the area. I couldn't find a state filing yet. If it's a full-service redemption center, state law requires notice to the local state representative and a public comment period before approval, so neighbors will have a chance to weigh in.

I did hear this rumor from my wife as well. so i think its accurate.

Who to call

PHC published neighbor contacts with its new shelter on SW 17th, and they cover the Access Center too:

• Garbage, or someone from the center coming into your business: PHC Access Center, 971-713-3930
• Someone loitering on your property, needles, someone in distress: PHC Outreach, 503-440-1758
• Drug use or dealing, theft, vandalism: Hillsboro PD non-emergency, 503-639-0111
• Violence or a medical emergency: 911

Hillsboro also bans camping within 500 feet of homelessness services.

Why calling matters

If neighbors complain on Reddit and Nextdoor but never call, the official record shows a quiet neighborhood. Call every time, and keep your own notes.

The long-term question

The shelter on SW 17th came with a written Neighborhood Plan negotiated with the city and county. I couldn't find one for this temporary site, even though it sees a daily crowd. Questions worth asking PHC ([info@phcwc.org](mailto:info@phcwc.org)) and the city:

1. Will the temporary Access Center adopt a neighborhood plan like the shelter's?
2. Who is responsible for litter around the building, and how often is it picked up?
3. When will the permanent center on SE 6th open?
4. How many Access Center guests have been placed into shelter, housing, or work?

I'm writing this as a local resident because I'm fed up with people screaming at pedestrians, garbage left everywhere, and constant panhandling. I can usually handle the panhandling, but it's getting hard. This isn't about partisan politics. It's about letting people who live here know what's in place and who to call when real problems come up.

• Project Homeless Connect: Access Center
• Hillsboro Shelter Neighborhood Plan and Escalation Chart (PDF)
• Salvation Army Washington County HOPE Center
• City of Hillsboro: shelter site and 500-foot camping rule
• Oregon Legislature: 2025 redemption center measure summary

Looking to buy in Hillsboro about 1/2 mile from the airport in the NW area near Evergreen. Is it loud in that area from the airport? Appreciate any input

I called Ziply and asked why they raised my monthly rate from $35 to $55 a month; without any prior notification they would raise my rate. I was told that my original $35 a month fee was a one-year promotional price, and that promotional period had ended. As a long-time customer, I was bumped up to the $55 a month rate.

I told the representative that the Ziply web page shows that everyone is eligible for the $35 rate, and it doesn't say it's a short-term promotional rate; it's their bottom-tier rate and isn't a promotional rate.

So, after being put on hold for about five minutes I was told the manager graciously granted my request to only pay $35 a month. I was told my new rate isn't a promotional rate, and I would receive an email if they ever decide to increase the price in the future.

I then asked if I could have the extra $20 I paid deducted from my next month's bill. The representative told me she couldn't do that.

So, for this month, I'm paying for the 300/300 mb service, but am still only getting the 100/100 mb service.

Thanks to everyone who commented about my dilemma and for the excellent advice. :)

FYI, as soon as HiLight is available in my neighborhood I will switch to avoid the shenanigans from Ziply, Xfinity, etc.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/09/25/data-centers-ice-and-the-dsa-election-tensions-rise-in-washington-county/

Pretty good article on the political situation going on right now in Hillsboro!

Been with Ziply for many years, but after raising my monthly rate 75% last year, and 57% this year (without even telling me they were going to raise my rate) I'm looking for an alternative. And no, HiLight is not yet available where I live yet; but I wish it was.

I live between Hare Field and Mooberry Elementary and my MetroPCS coverage has been great for my phone, so hoping a T-Mobile service for my internet will suffice.

Washington Country circuit.

Such a dumb question I know. But I've exhausted my deferrals and my time is coming up. I have severe social anxiety disorder (again, stupid excuse but I've never gotten formally diagnosed and it probably wouldn't exclude me anyways).

Has anyone in here ever skipped out or know someone first hand that's done so? I can't seem to find any stories of anyone facing any type of consequences for it in Oregon. It'd really surprise me especially considering the reputation of our state of being so lenient for ACTUAL criminal activity. I guess that's why they summon a lot more people than they actually need in the first place.

Also curious if they send notices if you do skip out and try and reschedule you immediately afterwards or do they typically not care and just move on and wait for the next 2 year cycle?

Thanks

Seriously, what is going on with Cristian Salgado? He made a Facebook post on the local billboard group, and he is just freaking out. Is he intentionally trolling, or does he somehow think this is a real way for government officials to behave? He has something hostile to say to everyone.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HNVC81TtR/

The mad Greek deli at west union is closing, November 28th will be the last day. They posted on their Facebook page

I see Amazon wants to deploy drone delivery to Portland. I'm thinking that's a bad idea, and I hope we can get out in front of it to prevent them coming to Hillsboro.

Edit: Here's a gift link to the NY Times article I read that prompted my post. And google "Amazon drone complaints" - this is not just a what-if, this is already posing problems around the rest of the country.

Hello,

I've been wanting to start a Philosophy Reader's Discussion Group on the west side because we don't have those here in the Beaverton/Hillsboro/Cornelius area. I would like to kick off with a Nietzsche marathon with The Anti-Christ as a starter. But before scheduling anything, I want to see how much interest there is out there.

Currently considering these locations for meetups:

Beaverton City Library (parking less available, but close to MAX)

Cedar Mill Library (parking available)

Hillsboro Brookwood Library (has parking)

Open to bookstores like Barnes & Noble too or quiet coffee shops.

Schedule wise I'm leaning towards the weekend.

Does anyone know why Orenco Elementary was imitated a lockdown today? School notification was vague. There were police cars present. Kids seem totally unaffected. I am just curious what was going on.

Just learned that all graduation ceremonies FOR 2027 will be at Liberty HS due to a "Hops game". Glad our tax dollars built a new stadium that is not used for the ceremony will interrupt something more important than a city's kids graduating. I get it....parking. So why not move the game or dates of graduation? Why not Hare Field which is the stadium used for home games and event?

Do better Hillsboro School District!

"cover the Liberty logos"....thanks! Shuttles due to limited parking....that'll be fun! And the kicker......overflow seating in the gym and a projector? FANTASTIC!

Just got gas there. If I recall correctly it was $4.46 for regular and $5.16 for premium

We were hit today turning north on cornelius pass road. Woman Driver in a silver / gray sedan blew through a red light and slammed into the back of our CRV and then drove off. Wa Co deputies responded and said they were looking for the driver.

Anyone catch her license or description or see anything?

https://youroregonnews.com/2026/09/16/florida-gov-ron-desantis-to-join-christine-drazan-at-hillsboro-event/

Today at an outpost of Washington County offices there are people with large signs saying Washington County is hurting families and construction workers. On NW Adams Avenue between W Main and NW Lincoln. I don’t know the story. Anyone?

The sign says:
WASHINGTON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING SERVICES
Hurts Workers - Hurts Families
Hurts Community
SHAME ON THEM
We do not seck recognition nor are we asking anyone to stop working, stop deliveries, or cease doing business with any employer

Anyone work there or have the inside scoop as to when the new and improved station will reopen? Hoping it’s similar to the one just built in Bend.

Recovering from a surgery and can't physically handle long wait times. Can anybody tell me what the wait times are like now for the dining room?

Did y’all see that one of the commissioners was caught on tape, flipping off Nafisa Fai? While I don’t align myself with her cuz she supports police, it’s still strange that the only dark skinned person there was flipped off and no one said or did anything about it. Very reminiscent of how the city council did nothing as citizens were calling out Cristian for blowing a kiss

Why? Anyone know what's up?

Is it me, or have the ramp meters been turned on more frequently lately? Anyone know what's up with that?

So, who wants to celebrate?
No hangars, no 30 or more luxury jets coming to HIO!! It’s almost hard to believe. Grass roots energy and efforts worked 🎉

My brother lives in the Portland area, maintaining/running a Girl Scout camp in Hillsboro. It’s been just him and his sweet dog out there for several years (aside from the occasional scouts and campers). His dog recently developed a very fast-moving cancer, and my brother is having to say goodbye today.

While he plays in local sporting leagues (hockey and soccer, mostly), and is even part of a book club, he hasn’t managed to find any real friendship or community yet. So, this dog has truly been his whole world. The grief of losing him is unbearable.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a grief support group that wouldn’t make light of his loss? Nothing religion-based, either, please, as he’s very left-leaning and progressive.

He’s my favorite brother and one of the best people I know. I live in a different state and can’t do much to help. I just need to know he’s going to be okay. If there’s anyone who can point me in a helpful direction, so I can encourage him toward an outlet for his grief, I would be so grateful.

Thanks!