Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
🏘️ Community
Jim's Ice Cream, a longtime community favorite at 10th and Maple, closed after decades of serving local families.
Owner Adrian Wakefield (who began working there in her teens) said moving the shop is not possible, leaving memories that many hold dear.
📰 Economy
State officials issued a survey for business owners who suffered closures or revenue loss from wildfires to document damage for potential federal disaster loans.
Business owners are encouraged to complete the survey to support future financial assistance.
🎓 Education
Tigard-Tualatin School District will present recommendations on Aug.
31 to reduce screen time for elementary and middle school students by banning sites like YouTube and replacing iPads with Chromebooks kept on campus (a shift toward paper-based learning). Parents and administrators support the changes.
🏥 Health
In late July, Washington County public health inspectors visited restaurants and awarded full scores to DAnu Tasting Room, Dutch Bros, Jamba Juice, and others, while some Hillsboro eateries scored below 85 for issues (including handwashing supplies and temperature control).
Results were published Tuesday, Aug. 18.
📰 Lifestyle
Reporters gathered yesterday at Stickmen Brewing Company's venue in Tualatin for a farewell event for a departing intern.
They wore safety gear and explored a new rage room where they smashed bottles (and also tried ax throwing).
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