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In today's newsletter:
- How new shelter screening rules could affect Hillsboro neighbors near Reeds Crossing
- Meet the man orchestrating downtown Hillsboro's theater, festivals and business support.
- How Genentech's $750 million Hillsboro expansion could reshape local jobs.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Hillsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsboro
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- Book Babies/Libros para bebés
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
10:15 am - Russian Storytime
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
1:00 pm - Licensed In-Service
Hillsboro SD 1J Hillsboro, OR 97123 - Family Connections and Transitions
Hillsboro SD 1J Hillsboro, OR 97123 - Google Slides & Google Sheets
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
11:00 am - Pre-Beginner ESL Class Provided by Goodwill Industries
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Glencoe High School
6:00 pm - Pajama Storytime
Hillsboro Public Library 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97123
7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe | Bilingual Storytime
Tigard Public Library 13500 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, OR 97223
10:15 am - The Jump (Scare) to Horror: Speculative and Horror Poetry for Liter
Garden Home Community Library 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223
10:30 am - Board Gaming at the Library
West Slope Community Library 3678 SW 78th Street, Portland, OR 97225
2:00 pm - Dungeon Mastery 101
West Slope Community Library 3678 SW 78th Street, Portland, OR 97225
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- For anyone near the Hillsboro airport, the city has a decision pending on whether they will Add huge hangers near the public library to store 30+ private jet planes.
This includes 20k of above ground jet fuel 500 feet from the library. The addition of these jet planes will have a significant impact on noise, and… (Nextdoor Jackson School Private Dr) - Hello,
I'm not really sure how to go about doing this, and to be honest I'm hesitant because these days with all the news, it's hard to find someone… (Nextdoor Heron Creek)
- Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Hillsboro. Apply here.
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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