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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, March 24, Hillsboro police took a man into custody after he allegedly threatened a restaurant employee during a 7-hour standoff at a Washington County hotel. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ A 47-year-old former restaurant employee in Tanasbourne was arrested after a seven-hour standoff with police that began on March 22 when he threatened a coworker with a sharp object and continued on March 24 when he barricaded himself in a Rodeway Inn room near Highways 26 and 217—he now faces charges of unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, disorderly conduct and harassment. KATU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Becky Borlan ended community events at Shute Park Library last Friday where she reviewed an art submission with local residents as part of Hillsboro’s new public art project. Her plan is to build a 24-foot-high dome made from colorful laser-cut panels that will be assembled from parts shipped from Maryland and installed by mid-fall—drawing inspiration from favorite local plants shared at the events. Hillsboro Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 25, the Oregon House passed Alyssa’s Law (HB 3083) that requires schools to consider installing panic alarm systems to connect staff directly with emergency services in critical situations. School districts can access funding (up to $2,000 per school) through the Oregon Department of Education’s School Safety and Emergency Management program as the measure now moves to the Senate. KATU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pet owners are warned that some flowers—such as lilies, tulips, and daffodils—can be dangerous to pets because lilies may cause kidney failure in cats. DoveLewis advises checking pet-safe plant lists and staying alert to other spring hazards like garden chemicals, high temperatures and fall risks from open windows. KATU
- ➤ Data from the Oregon Health Authority show Oregon hospitals reported a modest decline in health care-associated infections in 2023 with significant drops in catheter-associated urinary tract infections and C. difficile infections in acute care hospitals. However, four critical access hospitals saw more central line bloodstream infections and a moderate rise in MRSA bloodstream infections—975 infections were recorded overall in 2023. KATU
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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office — Free entry — Explore community initiatives and engage in local parks discussions through the new CivicWeb Portal.
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Material Girls Craft Group
10 AM – 12 PM — Community Senior Center — Free entry — Bring your crafts to share and connect with fellow crafters at the weekly Material Girls gathering.
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HART Theatre Presents: Calendar Girls
2 p.m. — Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre — Tickets from $20 — Experience the heartfelt and humorous journey of women defying expectations for a good cause.
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Weekly Zumba Class
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get moving with high-energy Zumba sessions for all ages and skill levels.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-10 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 function and stability.
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Bingo Night at the Senior Center
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $1 and up — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo games and delicious bistro snacks.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-10 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage your body and mind with a mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises.
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Zumba Class for Everyone
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get active with lively Zumba sessions geared for all participants.
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Bella’s Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt
9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Bella Organic Farm — Ticket required — Enjoy a fun-filled Easter celebration with egg hunts for all ages and unique activities for adults.
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Zumba Class for All Ages
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get moving with lively Zumba sessions every Monday and Friday.
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