Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
💼 Business
PGE is testing a sunscreen coating on 1.5 miles of transmission lines along Hwy 26 in Hillsboro to reduce overheating and boost power capacity by 20%.
The utility will use robots to coat existing lines this fall and plans to expand treatment to over 38 miles by 2030.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Tuesday (Jun.
16) to allow state and local fire crews access to needed resources as heat and drought increase wildfire risks. The emergency will continue through the fire season ending in October.
Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on Tuesday due to rising wildfire risks from hot temperatures and dry vegetation — the order allows state agencies to mobilize firefighting resources until the threat subsides, the season ends or Dec.
31.
🏥 Health
Health officials warn parents not to use Nara Organics powdered infant formula after an infant in Washington was hospitalized with botulism, and the product has been recalled nationwide from Target stores (Target.com is included).
Caregivers should discard any recently purchased formula and follow cleaning guidelines for items that contacted the product.
Public health inspectors in late May scored west Washington County restaurants, with My Place Tavern in Forest Grove and Jersey Girl Pizza in Hillsboro earning perfect 100 scores while other local establishments fell below 85.
The inspections help monitor food safety standards.
📰 Real Estate
Roloff Farms — the setting of Little People, Big World — is back on the market at $2.6 million.
The 16-acre property in Hillsboro features a 5,825 sqft residence, Big Red Barn, Western town and stone castle and was reduced from $3 million.
🏈 Sports
RAJ Sports signed a long-term lease in May to add a women’s sports headquarters (29,000 sqft office) at 8760 N.E.
Evergreen Parkway next to the upcoming Kaiser Permanente Performance Center; the lease runs through February 2040.
Oregon Pro Wrestling, started in 2021 by Ricky Gibson, will hold its first public show on June 26 at its facility off NE Aloclek Drive.
The wrestling school trains 70 members (with 30 to 40 waiting) and will feature individual and tag team matches.
🎉 Hillsboro Events
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Specialty & Sweepstakes Show
Concurrent events — Time range not specified — Westside Commons — Entry details required — Features various dog show competitions including PeeWee and Junior Showmanship.
Grupero Festival in Hillsboro
8 p.m. — Player's Box/VIP Live — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant energy of regional music with headliners Samuray, Conjunto Mar Azul, and Los Bondadosos.
USPA Tested and Open Battle for Cascadia
All day — Hillsboro Barbell — No refunds — Compete in a thrilling powerlifting event featuring both tested and non-tested divisions.
Seratones Concert
— — Tom McCall Waterfront Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Ural Thomas & the Pain live in concert.
Nike Football Skills Development Camp
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Stadium — $444 — Elevate your game with expert coaching and fun competitions at this co-ed skills development camp for young athletes.
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse History Tour
4-5:15 p.m. — Historic Imbrie Farm — $20 — Explore the rich history of Oregon's first McMenamins location on a guided tour.
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