Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
A new local non-profit called the Willamette Valley Wine Foundation was established to support wine industry workers and their families in our region.
The group will offer programs that improve community resources—helping sustain an important part of Oregon’s wine industry.
A grand jury indicted 28-year-old Dwight Deshawn Dew Jr. for the fatal May 2023 shooting of 24-year-old Pedro Antonio Prieto-Lopez in a Washington County parking lot—Dew Jr. was already in custody for a separate prostitution charge—and he faces charges including first-degree manslaughter, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a machine gun—detectives continue investigating the case.
On Monday, Hillsboro police charged three juveniles with attempted murder after they shot a man at the ARCO gas station on NE Cornell Rd, leaving him badly injured and prompting a two-hour search after the suspects fled on foot—local officers later detained them at the Donald E.
Long Juvenile Detention Center.
Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced on Tuesday that nearly $11 million in unclaimed funds will be mailed to over 20,000 people this month through the Checks without Claims initiative; residents can check the Unclaimed Property Program website or wait for a confirmation letter to see if they are owed money.
A federal judge ruled Monday that BLM illegally approved logging in late successional reserves protecting old-growth forest lands in Oregon — a decision that conservation groups celebrated.
The groups hope BLM forest managers later focus on fire resiliency projects instead of further timber sales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 for improved mental and physical wellness.
Arts & Culture Council Meeting
4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Explore local arts initiatives and engage in discussions about community cultural planning.
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