Hillsboro's El Grito festival marks Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural performances, crafts, and a classic car show at Shute Park, highlighting the area's rich cultural tapestry.

Hillsboro Public Library offers free educational resources including access to books, online tools, and Brainfuse HelpNow, which provides live tutoring and practice tests. Additional tech support and digital coaching are also available.

Oregon extends the Summer EBT application deadline to September 30, 2024, offering $120 per child for groceries.

Country singer Jelly Roll performed for inmates at Oregon State Penitentiary, marking the first live music there in 20 years, and shared a new song from his upcoming album.

The SUN Service System marks its 25th anniversary, having grown from eight community schools to a network of 94, providing educational and support services in Multnomah County.

The Oregon DEQ has launched a pilot program, CAAP, to help four communities improve air quality with the support of an EPA grant and local collaboration.

Hillsboro Police Department's Youth Services Unit SROs are ready for the new school year, building trust and safety in schools, while veteran Detective Adela Rios transitions to a new role in emergency preparedness.

Hillsboro Artist Regional Theatre (HART) celebrates 30 seasons, from its humble beginnings to becoming a cultural staple, and readies for its new season with local support and enthusiasm.

Hillsboro Water is working with a diverse Community Advisory Panel to evaluate and modernize water rates, considering a myriad of financial factors and aiming to encourage conservation while planning rate increases.

Portland's text-to-911 service is down due to an internet outage, but 911 calls are not affected. Non-emergency lines are impacted, with 311 service available.

Oregon Lottery releases 'Oregon Monsters' themed scratch-it tickets featuring local folklore with a jackpot of $30,000.

Yamhill County is seeking community feedback on its Park System. A public meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024, to discuss its future. Residents can also find information and participate online.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services reports a 28% increase in rehousing homeless individuals, with 5,500 people helped and a 35% rise in shelter use.