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1. Washington County Commissioner Speaks Out After She Was flipped Off by County Chair (kxl.com) ā A Washington County commissioner is speaking out in Hillsboro after County Chair Kathryn Harrington flipped her off during a recent meeting, an incident Fai says fits a long pattern of behavior. Harrington plans to resign October 2 for mental health reasons, while Fai is now running for the chair's seat, setting up a closely watched local leadership contest.
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2. Hillsboro School District moves 2027 graduations from Hillsboro Stadium (forestgrovenewstimes.com) ā Hillsboro families with students graduating in 2027 should plan for ceremonies at Liberty High School's stadium instead of Hillsboro Stadium because of a scheduling conflict with the Hillsboro Hops. The district outlines new dates, times, parking shuttles, and overflow seating, while still hoping to return graduations to Hillsboro Stadium in future years.
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3. Cheapest gas stations in Oregon (ktvz.com) ā Hillsboro drivers can currently find one of Oregon's cheapest gas prices at the Safeway & Albertsons on NE 25th Avenue, listed at $4.55 for regular. The statewide roundup compares prices from Molalla to Salem and Portland, giving you a quick snapshot of where fuel is most affordable right now.
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4. Data center do-over? New study shows how much they cost Oregon (klcc.org) ā A new study finds Oregon's data centers already consume nearly a quarter of the state's electricity, with more growth coming and limited transparency on water use. Hillsboro gets a spotlight as a city that once courted data centers but has now imposed a moratorium, reflecting growing local concerns over resource demands, tax breaks, and modest job creation.
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5. Homeschooling mother sues Oregon school district for discriminating against her faith (adfmedia.org) ā A Hillsboro homeschooling mother is suing Hillsboro School District, claiming it unconstitutionally denied reimbursements for Christian-based curricula through its Homeschooling Partnership program. The federal lawsuit could affect how local families use religious materials while still accessing district stipends, and may influence future district policies on supporting faith-based home education choices.
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