Good morning, Hillsboro.

Gov. Tina Kotek ordered districts that cut school days must add them back by the 2027-28 school year and cannot count teacher development as classroom time.

The order was presented to the State Board of Education Thursday to ensure students receive full instructional hours.

Eight Oregon Army National Guard soldiers are preparing to deploy to the Middle East after a mobilization ceremony at Camp Withycombe in Happy Valley today.

Oregon State baseball begins a series of three games against Cal State Fullerton today at 5:35 p.m. at Goss Stadium in Corvallis.

A Tuesday matchup was postponed after freshman Tyler Bellerose was injured in a car accident Monday (team has no update yet).

Track and field athletes from local schools are set to showcase their speed and skill in the Pacific Conference this spring.

Fans will see standout talents from McMinnville, Liberty, Glencoe, Sherwood, Newberg, and Forest Grove at upcoming meets.

Hillsboro Hops fell 10-4 to Tri-City on Thursday night at Gesa Stadium in Pasco when Tri-City scored six runs in the fifth inning to erase a four-run lead built by the Hops.

The team will try to even the series in today's contest at 6:30 p.m.

Free Earth Day Crafts

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Jackson Bottom Wetlands — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with creative crafts made from recyclable materials for all ages.

Duplicate Bridge

12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with the ultimate test of strategy and decision-making in Duplicate Bridge.

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 enhance both mental and physical agility.

Arts & Culture Council Meeting

4–6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with local arts initiatives and access meeting materials through the CivicWeb Portal.

Better Brains and Balance

9:00 – 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 enhance brain power and stability.

Third Annual Hillsboro Film Festival

5PM-8:30PM — The Vault Theater — $15-30 — Celebrate the art of storytelling through diverse films in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

All Ability Drop-in Basketball

7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy inclusive basketball fun with warmups, drills, and scrimmages for all abilities.

Gymtastics Play Zone

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents — Engage your child's physical creativity and body awareness through movement-based free play in unstructured drop-in sessions.

Kentucky Derby Party

2-4:30 p.m. — The Fields Bar & Grill — Enjoy mint juleps and cheering at the ultimate Kentucky Derby celebration.

Duplicate Bridge

12-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $1 — Sharpen your mind with the ultimate test of strategy in every hand dealt.