Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Washington County are applying for state-funded mini-grants to boost their security systems and fund officer overtime in response to rising thefts—about 40 businesses have already applied and some have used the funds to upgrade their cameras. KATU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bipartisan bill on May 8 that lets lottery winners remain anonymous and bans selling winning tickets at discounted values—steps aimed at curbing scams—and the law takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends in June. KOIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oregon health officials reported that congenital syphilis cases in newborns rose from 2 in 2014 to 45 in 2024, with nearly half of the cases coming from rural areas. They urged health care providers to screen all pregnant patients at the first prenatal visit, at 28 weeks and at delivery—steps meant to prevent further infections. KXL
SHOP NEWS
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Better Brains and Balance
9-10 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a combination of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance both mind and balance.
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Line Dancing at Community Senior Center
2:15-3:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free drop-in — Dance along with instructors Jeffrey and Claire in a lively line dancing session for adults.
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Line Dancing Sessions
3-4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance your way into fitness with line dancing led by experienced instructors.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-10 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a fun mix of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises to enhance both mind and body.
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Everett AquaSox at Hillsboro Hops
6:35 PM — Hillsboro Ballpark — Ticket prices may vary — Catch a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between the AquaSox and Hops.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-10 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a blend of Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises for holistic health improvement.
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Line Dancing at Community Senior Center
2:15-3:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance along with experienced instructors and enjoy a fun way to stay active.
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Nature Invaders
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Jackson Bottom Wetlands — Free entry — Explore invasive species and enjoy fun family activities like crafts and scavenger hunts.
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Weekly Zumba Class
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Join a lively Zumba class to get your heart pumping and have fun dancing.
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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 both physical and mental fitness.
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