Hillsboro Troop 240, BSA

02/12/2026

https://www.kptv.com/2026/02/04/kids-dont-deserve-that-scout-troops-trailer-filled-with-camping-gear-worth-thousands-stolen/

The trailer was filled with camping gear, including new tents, sleeping bags, and cooking gear, that was worth around $8,000 to $10,000.

02/06/2026

https://katu.com/news/nation-world/department-of-war-says-scouting-america-to-roll-back-dei-in-organization-sean-parnell-boy-scouts-pentagon-lgbtq

The Department of War announced Monday evening Scouting America may be on a path to get rid of DEI in the organization.

01/29/2026

The memories

Ready, set, RACE! Cub Scout Pack 90 held its Pinewood Derby at Audi Bend on Saturday. Kids showcased their handmade cars and teamwork skills while racing to the finish line!

11/27/2025

Interesting

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to sever all ties between the military and Scouting America.

11/13/2025

Good work

Madras Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are raising funds to honor every veteran’s grave in Jefferson County through Wreaths Across America. They want to place a wreath on 600 graves.

09/19/2025

https://www.koin.com/news/national/ap-despite-past-challenges-scouting-america-stabilizes-with-support-from-faith-based-units/

NEW YORK (AP) — For the Boy Scouts of America — recently renamed Scouting America — the past 12 years have been arduous. Opening its programs to gay people and later to girls sparked dismay in some…

06/27/2025

Welcome to the club (but not the real Oregon)

In a historic achievement for Scouting America’s Troop 50 and Troop 750, Jadilyn DiMola has earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, becoming the first female in the troops—and the first female from Oregon—to receive the honor. Her milestone not only highlights her exceptional dedication an...

06/12/2025

Good Boy

Eagle Scout candidate Atticus Zmach and Scout Troop 25 refreshed 200+ flagpole holders downtown Bend, keeping the tradition alive to honor veterans.

04/13/2025

Exchange student looking for a home.

03/27/2025

Good job

A Salem woman recently won a regional award for her decades of volunteering with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America. Since the early 1980s, Dolly Olson has dedicated countless hours to her various roles, from summer camp director to a regional commissioner.

03/02/2025

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/02/28/scouting-america-launching-multisport-merit-badge/

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge.