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An independent, volunteer-run local news space focused on Aloha, Oregon and the adjoining neighborhoods for community building and involvement.
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An independent, volunteer-run local news space focused on Aloha, Oregon and the adjoining neighborhoods for community building and involvement.
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Vendors with jewelry, handcrafted gifts, crocheted items, jams and more are available today (Nov 22) until 4 pm at the Christmas Market at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on Kinnaman road.
November 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Vendors with jewelry, handcrafted gifts, crocheted items, jams and more are available today (Nov 22) until 4 pm at the Christmas Market at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on Kinnaman road.
The Aloha Post Office on 185th Ave. has changed its PO Box Lobby hours. It is no longer accessible 24 hours.
New hours are:
Monday-Saturday, 6AM - 7PM
Closed on Sundays.
The letter taped to the post office door says the change was made due to safety concerns for customers and staff.
New hours are:
Monday-Saturday, 6AM - 7PM
Closed on Sundays.
The letter taped to the post office door says the change was made due to safety concerns for customers and staff.
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Aloha Post Office on 185th Ave. has changed its PO Box Lobby hours. It is no longer accessible 24 hours.
New hours are:
Monday-Saturday, 6AM - 7PM
Closed on Sundays.
The letter taped to the post office door says the change was made due to safety concerns for customers and staff.
New hours are:
Monday-Saturday, 6AM - 7PM
Closed on Sundays.
The letter taped to the post office door says the change was made due to safety concerns for customers and staff.
Don't forget to stock up on books and food this week in preparation for the week-long closure of the library for maintenance.
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Don't forget to stock up on books and food this week in preparation for the week-long closure of the library for maintenance.
Happy Veteran's Day.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy Veteran's Day.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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SNAP funds for Oregonians have been provided for the month of November starting today. See details on the ODHS website. Link in bio.
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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.
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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
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
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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
#aloha #alohaoregon #localnewsmatters #buymeacoffee #buymeacoffee☕ #independentnews #washingtoncountyoregon #community
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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
#aloha #alohaoregon #localnewsmatters #buymeacoffee #buymeacoffee☕ #independentnews #washingtoncountyoregon #community
Happy Day of the Dead. Let us remember with love those who live in our hearts.
November 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy Day of the Dead. Let us remember with love those who live in our hearts.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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!
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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.
Link to Buy-me-a-Coffee is in the bio.
October 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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.
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
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
October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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
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
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.
After some rest, I will work on an article for this next week. Stay tuned.
October 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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.
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.
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.
October 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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.
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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October 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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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!
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting this locally focus effort.
Keep it up, gang!
October 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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!
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting this locally focus effort.
Keep it up, gang!
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.
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Looking forward to sharing all about it in our next monthly newsletter coming out at the end of July.
www.alohafreepress.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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
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.
The event starts at 4 pm and goes until 7 pm. $5 fee per child.
July 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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.
The event starts at 4 pm and goes until 7 pm. $5 fee per child.
School's out! Welcome to summer vacation!
June 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
School's out! Welcome to summer vacation!