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In today's newsletter:
- How Hillsboro's data center rules could change after a tense hearing
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hillsboro Planning Commission Sends Data Center Code Back for More Work After Marathon Hearing (hillsboroherald.com) — Hillsboro's new data center rules are on hold after the Planning Commission delayed a vote, asking for clearer limits on where and how large facilities can be built in the city. Residents pressed for tighter caps, school buffer zones, and mandatory public hearings, and commissioners now want those details refined before a Sept. 9 meeting at City Hall.
📸 Around Hillsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsboro
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Monday August 31 - Licensed In-Service
Hillsboro SD 1J Hillsboro, OR 97123 - Beginner ESL Class Provided by Goodwill Industries
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
5:00 pm Tuesday September 1 - First Day of School Grades 1-6, 7 and 9
Hillsboro SD 1J Hillsboro, OR 97123 - Advanced ESL Provided by Goodwill Industries
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
4:00 pm - Intermediate ESL Provided by Goodwill Industries
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
5:00 pm - Fiber & Friends Meet up
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
6:00 pm - English Conversation Hour
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
6:00 pm Wednesday September 2 - First Day of School for K, 8, 10-12
Hillsboro SD 1J Hillsboro, OR 97123
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🗓 Events Nearby
Sunday August 30 - Club volleyball
Baker SD 5J Portland, OR 97294
12:00 pm - Family Movie
Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
2:00 pm - Holi Summer Fest: A Celebration of Color →
McMenamins Grand Lodge, 3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove
3:30 pm Monday August 31 - Staff In-Service
SHERWOOD SD 88J Sherwood, OR 97140
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a dog loose somewhere around NE 3rd Ave and NE Milne Rd.
Looks to be a cattle dog mix. It came from an open garage at the corner house of 3rd and Milne. The dog ran up aggressively on my girlfriend and our… (Nextdoor Sunburst Meadow)
- Hersha Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Hillsboro. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Kitchen Crew Team Member in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Local Event: New Book: Bridges Social Justice & Pursuit of a Lucid Death - To Be Here Is Immense (patch.com)
- Leader of drug trafficking organization that sold fentanyl, cocaine, and meth in 'The Jungle' and International District sentenced to ten years in prison (irs.gov)
- Reusing empty toilet paper rolls (santamariatimes.com)
Ok Hillsboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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