Read the full story. Link in bio. #alohaoregon #localnewsmatters #washingtoncountyoregon #nativeamericanheritagemonth #grandrondetribalmember #kalapuyaland

SNAP funds for Oregonians have been provided for the month of November starting today. See details on the ODHS website. Link in bio.

Check out our latest article. Link in Bio.

Today is election day. For Aloha, two levies are on the ballot: Measure 34-345: Replacement Levy to Support Countywide Library Services and Measure 34-346: Replacement Local Option Levy for Countywide Public Safety Services #localelections #localelectionsmatter #alohaoregon #washingtoncountyoregon

Thank you to all of you who have contributed to the Aloha Free Press this month - both in one-time donations and recurring membership! #aloha #alohaoregon #localnewsmatters #buymeacoffee #buymeacoffee☕ #independentnews #washingtoncountyoregon #community

Happy Day of the Dead. Let us remember with love those who live in our hearts.

DEVELOPING: A bomb threat at the Washington County Courthouse prompted an evacuation of the building Thursday morning, according to county officials.

We've created a page on alohafreepress.com for finding community resources in the face of the uncertainties of SNAP and other challenges. Thank you to those who contributed info we could list. Let us know if there's something we can add. Link in Bio.

We're collecting info for places people can support or go to find assistance in ahead of the SNAP lapse expected starting in November. If you know of an organization or group that you think should be on our list - message us!

Very grateful for the support the community has shown. Not just financially, but also with getting the word out, encouraging words, volunteer time, and sharing their stories with us so we can share them with you! Link to Buy-me-a-Coffee is in the bio.

Links in bio. Since starting the volunteer-run Aloha Free Press Substack back in Spring, we just keep growing. Join the community readers because you believe that #localnewsmatters #alohaoregon #washingtoncountyoregon #alohafreepress #community #communityjournalism #journalismmatters

Couldn't wait another spare moment to share with you our latest video report on a local Aloha Halloween favorite. Like, Share and Subscribe. #ʜᴀʟʟᴏᴡᴇᴇɴ2025 #alohaoregon #grandmashalloweenhouse #localnewsmatters #halloweenfun #october #beavertonoregon #washingtoncountyor #washingtoncountyoregon

Our story about our first-hand coverage of local "No Kings" rallies is out. Read, like, share, and subscribe. #localnewsmatters #nokingsprotest #WashingtonCountyOR #washingtoncountyoregon #beavertonoregon #NoKings #Community #Oregon #alohafreepress

Thousands of people attended No Kings protests in Washington county on Saturday, October 18. The Aloha Free Press spent the afternoon covering two No Kings protests in the area. After some rest, I will work on an article for this next week. Stay tuned.

Community sources say there has been an increase in ICE activity this week in the county. To learn more about how to get help for community members if ICE is in one's neighborhood or business, community members can visit the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition website.

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The Aloha Free Press hit the 200 subscribers mark -- and it's still rising. Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting this locally focus effort. Keep it up, gang!

"Intel’s mass layoffs amped up considerably Friday evening with word that the company plans to lay off nearly 2,400 Oregon workers — nearly five times as many as it had reported earlier in the week." www.oregonlive.com/silicon-fore...

The first Summer Splash Day at Aloha's Arnold Park had a great turnout. Looking forward to sharing all about it in our next monthly newsletter coming out at the end of July. www.alohafreepress.com

A peek at the inflatables THPRD is setting up in Aloha's Arnold Park for today’s Summer Splash Day. The event starts at 4 pm and goes until 7 pm. $5 fee per child.

BREAKING: Intel announces plan to lay off more than 500 employees in Oregon

Aloha in the news - The Aloha campus will be affected by layoffs as Intel plans on laying off over 500 employees. "The first round of job cuts is scheduled to begin during a 14-day period starting July 15, 2025." www.kptv.com/2025/07/08/i...

July 2025 newsletter is out a bit early this month. Happy Summer! alohafreepress.substack.com/p/july-2025-...

The Washington County Board of Commissioners delayed the vote on a resolution that would revoke the county’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Latest post! alohafreepress.substack.com/p/the-aloha-...

School's out! Welcome to summer vacation!

Check out our latest post. alohafreepress.substack.com/p/aloha-comm...

To all our Aloha LGBTQ+ neighbors and allies, Happy Pride Month! Check out some opportunities to celebrate: www.thprd.org/events/detai...

Congratulations to all the graduates in the Aloha community! You did it!

Being in hyper-local journalism means knowing where to find the local treats. Homemade Sourdough from jorjbread and the strawberries from 185thproduce.

The newest newsletter is fresh off the presses. alohafreepress.substack.com/p/june-2025-...

The Beaverton School Board zone 5 race between Erin hatch and Syed Qasim has been the one to watch. One way or another, it looks to be a very tight race. As of now, Qasim is at 15,788 and Hatch is at 15,207. This is a very good example of how especially in local elections, every vote counts.