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1. Washington County adds screening for shelters near schools, day cares (katu.com) — Washington County is rolling out a new pre‑screening step for people referred to shelters within 1,000 feet of schools or day cares, including the Aloha Safe Rest Village across from Hillsboro's Reeds Crossing neighborhood. Officials stress they won't deny shelter but will redirect anyone with legal residency restrictions, while some Hillsboro neighbors welcome the new Next Step Community opening this fall as a safer alternative to unsheltered homelessness.
2. Harrison Butler builds community from the stage to Main Street in Hillsboro (hillsboronewstimes.com) — Downtown Hillsboro's community life is being shaped by Harrison Butler, who leads both HART Theatre and the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, from holiday events to business outreach. He's focused on making Main Street and Avenida Díez more welcoming, supporting local merchants, and creating spaces where neighbors can connect through performances, festivals, and everyday visits.
3. OPB's First Look: What's a navigable waterway anyway? (opb.org) — Hillsboro is in the spotlight as Genentech plans a $750 million expansion of its local campus, promising about 450 new jobs in manufacturing and construction. The broader OPB newsletter also covers Oregon's wildfire season, a Portland ballot-measure dispute, and a recipe feature, but the Genentech news stands out for its direct impact on Hillsboro's economy.
4. The NWSL's Portland Thorns and the WNBA's Portland Fire have a luxe new training facility (wtop.com) — Hillsboro is now home to a $150 million training campus for the Portland Thorns and Portland Fire, transforming a former Nike office complex into a high‑end performance center. The 12‑acre site features soccer fields, basketball courts, family‑friendly amenities, and wellness spaces, positioning Hillsboro as a key hub in a broader "Epicenter of Women's Sports" celebration with Nike in the region.
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