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In today's newsletter:

  • How the Hillsboro Hops just hit a $1 million milestone
  • How Genentech's $750M expansion could reshape jobs in Hillsboro
  • Why a Hillsboro GOP dinner drew protests and sharp political attacks

Also on today's calendar: Upcoming Hillsboro Downtown Ladies Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy with a passing shower, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hops Education, Sports Donations Reach Major Milestone (kxl.com) — Hillsboro residents can celebrate as the Hillsboro Hops Fund has now surpassed $1 million in donations, much of it staying right here in town and the Portland metro area. Since 2014, the fund has backed over 100,000 youth athletes and awarded dozens of scholarships, including many for first-generation college students, expanding sports and education opportunities for local families.
   

2. Genentech Hillsboro Expansion: $750M Investment Doubles Oregon Site, Adds 450 Jobs (constructionreviewonline.com) — Genentech has begun a $750 million expansion of its Hillsboro manufacturing campus, a project that will double the site's size and create about 450 jobs over the coming years. The facility will add advanced drug device production and high-wage roles in areas like AI-enabled manufacturing, reinforcing Hillsboro's position as a key hub in the company's U.S. supply chain.
   

3. Oregon Democrats Protest Christine Drazan's Appearance With Ron DeSantis (news-usa.today) — Hillsboro hosted the Oregon Republican Party's Reagan Dinner, where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared alongside Christine Drazan, sparking protests outside the venue from Oregon Democrats and advocacy groups. Demonstrators criticized DeSantis' positions on immigration and LGBTQ+ issues, while GOP leaders defended the visit and used competing state rankings to argue over whose values best represent Oregon voters.
   

4. Top Workplaces 2026: Here are the 24 best large employers in Oregon and SW Washington (oregonlive.com) — A new Top Workplaces list for Oregon and southwest Washington highlights 24 large employers, including First Technology Federal Credit Union, which is headquartered in Hillsboro. For local jobseekers and workers, the rankings offer a snapshot of major regional employers—some based in Hillsboro, others nearby—that are earning high marks from their own employees.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Heads up, neighbors: a larger coyote was spotted in Rosebay Park around 9:30 PM tonight.
    I made noise to keep it moving, and it headed toward Ashbury near the community pool before I lost sight of it. Please keep small pets indoors, at… (Nextdoor Orenco Station)
  • My terrier got out around 6pm today.
    His name is huck and he is very friendly. It's 16 years old so deaf and 90% blind in the best of conditions. Please help me get him home safely! (Nextdoor Hillsboro Airport)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Hillsboro. Apply here.
  • Hersha Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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