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Hillsboro
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hillsboro debuts its downtown winter market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, inviting residents to shop local food and artisan vendors in a heated tent. The event runs every Saturday through March 21 (organized by Hillsboro Farmers’ Markets) and offers SNAP benefits and kid-friendly activities. Hillsboro News-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting this fall, the state will guide all 197 school districts using seven new student success benchmarks, including attendance and academic skills. Districts failing to meet targets after two years will receive coaching and risk funding changes by the end of the 2030 school year. KATU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school basketball games were played last night with competitive scores across teams; Hillsboro girls won 52-17 over Parkrose while other matchups include Jesuit winning on both sides (boys 59-58 and girls 72-52 over Southridge) and additional contests. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ The University of Portland will host Oregon State in a baseball game at Hillsboro Hops Ballpark on May 5, marking the seventh matchup here since 2018 (tickets go on sale Feb. 14 with season ticket holders receiving early access starting Feb. 12). Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ Statewide coaches polls for girls basketball have been released by OSAAtoday and show Tualatin leading 6A, Springfield topping 5A, and Banks ranking third in 3A. The polls are for discussion only and do not affect playoff rankings. Hillsboro News-Times
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Line Dancing at the Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance along with instructors Jeffrey and Claire Coomes in a lively line dancing session.
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Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with a Play Pass — Enjoy sensory play with active and calming toys in a welcoming environment for kids of all abilities.
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FREE Sensory Playtime
9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Engage in sensory play with toys, games, and expert advice for families of young children.
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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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Foot Care Clinic
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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Duplicate Bridge
12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind and showcase your strategy skills in this exciting card game.
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Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get expert foot care and nail trimming from a certified nurse.
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BINGO! Night at the Community Senior Center
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — A fun evening of Bingo with a bistro offering tasty snacks and prizes.
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Foot Care
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive expert nail trim and foot inspection from a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Family Fun Day at Oak Knoll Winery
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Oak Knoll Winery — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon crafting leprechaun-themed art at the winery.
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