Good morning, Hillsboro.

A driver died early Thursday morning after leaving the roadway and hitting a tree along Southwest Farmington Road—between Tile Flat and Clark Hill roads south of Hillsboro—as deputies closed the road between Jacktown and Clark Hill for an investigation.

Washington County District Attorney's Office reopened the 1994 cold case homicide of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck from her Gaston farm using a new $14,000 grant—investigators submitted new evidence for advanced DNA testing.

Washington County commissioners discussed a new resolution on July 8 that will keep the county's equality goals while removing DEI language to follow a federal mandate.

They will meet on July 22 to review the plan as county staff warn that non-compliance could risk $135 million in federal funds.

Starting in 2027, Oregon Health Plan members between 19 and 64 must show proof of work to keep their Medicaid coverage—up to 200,000 people may lose health insurance and federal funding could drop by as much as $1.4 billion each year.

The law will also lower the provider tax and cut Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood clinics, risking hospital revenue and access to care.

Adaptive Racket Sports Clinic

1-3 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Experience a variety of racket sports in an inclusive setting for all ages and abilities.

Zumba Class: Free & Open to All

11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled Zumba class led by Maria Garcia for all skill levels.

Foot Care Service

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive professional foot care by a certified nurse for a healthier you.

Weekly Bingo Night

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets start at $1 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Bingo with chances to win prizes.

Library on the Loose Outreach Event

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Orenco Woods Nature Park — Free entry — Explore literacy games, activities, and live performances in a natural setting.

Free Zumba Class for All

10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free — Enjoy a lively Zumba class and dance your way to fitness with community members.

La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival 2025

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hillsboro Farmers' Markets — Free entry — Experience vibrant chalk art and local performances at this unique summer festival.

Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Pacific University Forest Grove Campus — $Varies — Celebrate automotive elegance at the 51st Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance featuring Porsche displays.

Mexican Train Dominoes

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun morning of playing Mexican Train with community members at the senior center.

Better Brains and Balance

9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — A dynamic class combining Tai Chi, brain games, and balance exercises to enhance both brain power and stability.