Daily
Hillsboro
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LAIKA Studios in Hillsboro announced that its new stop-motion film, Wildwood, will open nationwide on Oct. 23. Directed by Travis Knight, the film follows a young girl's quest to rescue her baby brother in an enchanted forest. Hillsboro News-Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 1586, known as the JOBS Act, would expand tax credits for clean tech and advanced manufacturing and bring land into Hillsboro’s urban growth boundary for semiconductor development. Lawmakers hope the measure will strengthen Oregon’s struggling manufacturing sector and create more high-paying jobs. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ A new report from the Portland Metro Chamber warns the region lost 8,800 jobs in 2025 and saw downtown office vacancy climb to 10.2 million sqft. Chamber leaders urged tax reform, housing production boosts, and private job growth to help the area recover. KXL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Revenue urges taxpayers to e-file using free kiosks in the department’s regional offices for faster refunds as paper returns face delays until late March. Refunds for e-files start Feb. 17, which may help those without computers transfer their paper form data (through Direct File Oregon). KATU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After facing an ultimatum to build a new venue or relocate the team, the Hillsboro Hops built their new stadium from the ground up with 75% private and 25% public funds — a funding mix that mirrors the challenges Moda Center officials face as they plan an upgrade. Hops president K.L. Wombacher said public investment helps boost community quality of life. KXL
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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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All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free — Inclusive basketball games promoting activity and friendship for all abilities.
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Foot Care Clinic
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get nail trims and foot inspections from a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Community Bingo Night
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $1-$5 per packet — Test your luck and enjoy snacks while playing Bingo with friends.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Residents, $6 Non-Residents — Enhance your mind and coordination with Tai Chi and brain games integrated into balance exercises.
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Ratapalooza
10 AM – 4 PM — Wingspan Event & Conference Center — Free entry — Explore the world of pet rats at this educational and community-focused rat show.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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