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Hillsboro halts new data centers as BSD faces growing budget gap

Hillsboro's unanimous vote to freeze new data center applications for 120 days arrives as Beaverton School District faces a deficit projected to reach $70 million by 2029, with district leaders blaming tax abatements that have cost Oregon schools $275 million in a single year.

Two-story brick and glass commercial building with bare trees and a manicured lawn.

Hillsboro halts new data centers as BSD faces growing budget gap

Hillsboro's unanimous vote to freeze new data center applications for 120 days arrives as Beaverton School District faces a deficit projected to reach $70 million by 2029, with district leaders blaming tax abatements that have cost Oregon schools $275 million in a single year.

Two-story brick and glass commercial building with bare trees and a manicured lawn.

Hillsboro halts new data centers as BSD faces growing budget gap

Hillsboro's unanimous vote to freeze new data center applications for 120 days arrives as Beaverton School District faces a deficit projected to reach $70 million by 2029, with district leaders blaming tax abatements that have cost Oregon schools $275 million in a single year.

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Water main break shuts down Walker and Murray intersection during morning commute

Construction workers struck a water main late Monday night at SW Walker Road and SW Murray Boulevard in Beaverton, shutting down the intersection for several hours during the Tuesday, July 7, morning commute. Washington County confirmed no impact to water supply or drinking water quality.

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Cause of death unconfirmed one week after Beaverton police shooting

One week after 25-year-old Bryson Hays died following an officer-involved shooting on Southwest Hall Boulevard on July 5, the Washington County Major Crimes Team has not confirmed whether police gunfire caused his death, and three Beaverton officers remain on paid administrative leave with no investigation timeline announced.

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Beaverton engineer lands AI-focused job after two-year search

Beaverton software engineer George Dover landed a new AI-focused job after nearly two years of searching following a 2024 layoff, a personal story that reflects the broader tech workforce disruption hitting Washington County employers like Nike and Intel.

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Nike gender pay trial begins in Portland, eight years after lawsuit filed

A federal gender pay discrimination trial against Nike began Friday, July 10, 2026, in Portland, with one plaintiff proceeding to court from a case originally filed on behalf of more than 500 women at Nike's Beaverton headquarters.

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About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Editor

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal

Roveena Chand Jassal is the editor of the Cascadia Wire Network, producing community relevant news for residents living in the Portland and Seattle suburbs.

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