Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
A study found that Oregon’s 2019 law requiring nonprofit hospitals to offer sliding-scale help reduced medical debt collection by at least 872 residents per county before today.
Researchers warned that sustaining the law will be a challenge as upcoming Medicaid cuts loom and said it could guide similar reforms.
Block 67 in downtown Hillsboro will soon begin redevelopment as Koz Development starts sitework on two buildings — affordable housing with a Fresh Foods anchor grocery store.
The city sold the lot for $1 and construction will span from this month through spring 2028.
The Westview boys golf team have won four Metro League events at Rock Creek, Chehalem Glenn, Langdon Farms and Meriwether—coach Keoki Rosimo said strong senior leadership and promising play from sophomore Maddox Jones have driven their success.
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.
Sensory Adventure for Kids
4-6 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Engage in interactive sensory play with textures, colors, and sounds for children aged 12 and under.
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