Daily
Hillsboro
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Willamette Writers in Hillsboro will host an in-person New Year accountability meet-and-greet on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookwood Library (2850 N.E. Brookwood Parkway) for local writers to share goals and discuss projects. Hillsboro News-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon and other western states will follow vaccine guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics for children instead of the CDC’s updated recommendations made Monday (these rules restrict shots to high-risk kids). Officials say access will continue with no added cost. Hillsboro News-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sunset’s top swimmers Luca Ignatescu and Victor Krautsov are gearing up for the OSAA championships where they aim to secure a team title and break records in events like the 500 freestyle and 200 free. The seniors build on last year’s wins while addressing a relay roster gap. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ The Mountainside boys basketball team beat Lakeridge 69-57 at Mountainside High School in a game where they pulled ahead in the final quarter, improving their record to 8-3 while Lakeridge fell to 5-6. Hillsboro News-Times
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Line Dancing at the Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance and move your feet with professional instructors Jeffrey and Claire Coomes.
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Duplicate Bridge Game
12–4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with strategy and decision-making at this engaging bridge game.
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office — Free entry — Access updates on parks and recreational activities while participating in community decision-making.
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Bollywood Dance Party with DJ Prashant
7-10 p.m. — Jackson Event Venue — Family-friendly event — Learn Bollywood dance moves and enjoy a vibrant evening of music and community.
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Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Single Visit Fee — Enjoy sensory play with toys and games designed for kids of all abilities.
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Duplicate Bridge Tournament
12 – 4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your strategic thinking skills while enjoying a game of Duplicate Bridge.
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Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your nails trimmed and feet inspected by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Bingo Night at the Community Senior Center
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Engage in a fun evening of bingo sponsored by Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Improve your brain power and balance through a mix of Tai Chi and brain games.
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Access to Success College & Career Fair
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Connect with universities and local opportunities to make post-secondary education accessible for all.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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