Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
Portland Fruit Tree Project partnered with Bethlehem House of Bread to open a new refrigerated donation hub (9055 S.W.
Locust St, Tigard) on Thursday, July 23. Officials said the hub will help rescue fresh fruit for food pantries serving local families.
Washington County Fair is underway at Westside Commons in Hillsboro with carnival rides, fair food, and live livestock events.
The free event runs through Aug. 2 (weekdays from 5 p.m. to midnight and weekends from 10 a.m. to midnight).
Hillsboro City Council unanimously approved a 120-day moratorium on new data centers and battery energy storage systems Monday to address local concerns over rising energy and water costs.
Earlier, Oregon Connects began airing ads highlighting data centers’ role in supporting community needs.
Two Oregon residents tested positive for cyclospora on Tuesday, July 28 after traveling to states involved in a recall of Taylor Farms’ pre-shredded iceberg lettuce — local health officials confirmed no recalled product was sold here and advised proper produce handling.
Former Tigard High School catcher Emily Paulson began working as a sports anchor for KHON2 in Honolulu in June after a stint in College Station and earning a Master’s in Sports Journalism at Arizona State University.
She credits her athletic background (including coaching experiences) with shaping her approach to storytelling.
Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness
6-8 p.m. — Noble Woods Trailhead Parking — Ticket prices vary — Experience award-winning guitarist Tye Austin perform enchanting Spanish and Latin American music surrounded by nature's beauty.
Latino Community Festival
12-6 p.m. — Hillsboro Ballpark — Free entry — Celebrate 20 years of cultural richness with music, food, and community spirit.
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