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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Minna and Yabnat Mekonnen, aged 6 and 9, moved from Ethiopia to Hillsboro in March 2024 and are learning English at Jackson Elementary School. Their teacher and father support their progress—helping the sisters become confident in a new language while they keep in touch with their Ethiopian culture and dream of a bright future. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ Hillsboro will host the 18th annual K-9 trials where dog teams compete to show their skills. Washington County organizes the contest that draws local participants for an action-packed event. Hillsboro News-Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NTT Global Data Centers is expanding its campus in Hillsboro by acquiring new land near its facility at 4050 NE Evergreen Road. The planned expansion will add 216 megawatts (MW) to boost its total capacity to 354 MW and is part of an over $10 billion investment through 2027. Hillsboro Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Portland Community College unveiled its redesigned Bombardier Q400 training aircraft that was donated by Horizon Air, and the plane will be open for tours at Hillsboro Airport on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. The aircraft features a fuselage wrap and blue tail created by a PCC graduate after 150 to 200 hours of work—an update that will help students learn modern engine and avionics technologies. KXL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hillsboro Airport will build a 1300 foot taxiway called Taxiway K — it will help ease delays and improve safety as part of a project that also rebuilds Taxiway B and adds new safety lighting. Oregon lawmakers announced federal grants amounting to $22.7 million, with $3.14 million for this project, and work will run from May through September. Hillsboro News-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ An article released yesterday details projected tournament brackets for Oregon high school softball based on OSAA rankings and current standings across all classes. It outlines upcoming ranking freezes — May 19 for 4A, May 22 for 6A, 3A and 2A/1A, and May 24 for 5A — and notes matchup changes made to avoid league conflicts, including Hillsboro appearing as an at-large team in 5A. Hillsboro News-Times
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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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