Daily
Hillsboro
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pacific University opened a sensory room on Feb. 26 in the Tim & Cathy Tran Library at Forest Grove to offer neurodivergent students quiet space, and it will assess use before opening a similar room at its Hillsboro campus as part of a two-year College Autism Network pilot. Hillsboro News-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon legislators passed a bill that will require insurers to cover cervical cancer diagnostic tests. The law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2027 even if Governor Tina Kotek does not sign it and could prompt similar changes nationwide. Hillsboro News-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Century defeated Barlow 66-44 in the first round of the 6A state playoffs at Century High School on Wednesday, Mar. 4—key plays by Kiara Green and Mia Brownson helped secure the win as the Jaguars prepare to face West Linn Saturday. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ Metro League girls basketball all-league teams for 2025-26 have been announced, with Southridge senior Sara Mangan honored as Player of the Year, Jesuit sophomore Ceanna Forney named Defensive Player of the Year, and Southridge’s Michael Bergmann recognized as Coach of the Year (highlighting the top performances). Hillsboro News-Times
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Foot Care Service
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive professional foot care including nail trims and inspections from certified care providers.
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Foot Care Services
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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Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises to boost brain power and coordination.
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Line Dancing at the Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free — Dance and move your feet with experienced instructors every Monday and Friday.
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Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop
2-3:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free entry — Learn to build a family emergency plan and create a go-kit with everyday items.
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Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Membership — Engage in sensory play featuring active toys and fidgets tailored for kids of all abilities.
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All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free — Stay active and make new friends in an inclusive basketball setting.
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Creative Writing Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Shute Park - Hillsboro Library — All materials provided — Engage in generative writing and storytelling exercises in a supportive community atmosphere.
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De-Stress with Zen Doodles & Watercolors
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — All materials provided — Explore meditative art and create personalized cards in this relaxing workshop.
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BodyVox Junior Dance Showcase
2-3 p.m. — Jackson Event Venue — $5-$13 — Experience an inventive showcase bursting with youthful energy and fresh choreography from emerging dance talents.
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