Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
💼 Business
Intel said it will lay off 2,392 workers from four facilities on Tuesday, July 15, including three in Hillsboro and one in Aloha.
The layoffs, which affect workers not in a union, are part of a new CEO’s plan to make the company leaner—cutting extra steps so engineers can work better.
Intel will lay off 2,392 workers from its Hillsboro sites effective July 15 – nearly 2,000 more than the 523 laid off last week.
The company, which employs close to 20,000 workers in Oregon, will rearrange positions as it restructures its workforce.
🌲 Environment
Hillsboro’s Westside Electric Living Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
9 at Tyson Recreation Center—1880 N.E. Griffin Oaks St.—and it will show hands-on clean energy tools, vendor booths, and workshops on energy efficiency. Visitors will see a mobile Solar Trailer from Oregon State University that demonstrates solar power and learn about switching from gas to low-emission electric tools.
🏛️ Government
The city began permanent repairs on a water line near R.A.
Brown Middle School at the corner of Southeast Cornelius Pass and Southeast Frances after a leak in March caused a sinkhole — work will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the summer — to finish before school resumes in September.
Hillsboro announced that Southwest Adams Avenue will be fully closed between Baseline and Walnut streets from July 30 to Aug.
7 for rail replacement work, which will also close the Southwest Oak Street intersection from Southwest Dennis to Southwest Adams. Drivers will follow detour routes—another closure is planned at the First Avenue railroad crossing from Aug. 11 to 15, while local businesses remain accessible.
Work is ongoing on a $420 million water treatment plant in Sherwood + the facility will treat Willamette River water and send it through a 30-mile pipeline to supply drinking water for Hillsboro, Tualatin Valley Water District and Beaverton when it opens in 2026.
The modern plant is built on bedrock to endure major earthquakes + it will feature an on-site kolk pond for public viewing as it nears completion.
K9 Radar retired from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office after 10 years of service, having joined in February 2015 and helped capture 119 suspects while winning hearts with his gentle nature.
The dog was celebrated Friday at the department’s Hillsboro training center + will now spend time at home with his other pets + may make a road trip to visit fans in a few cities.
🎉 Hillsboro Events
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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.
Arts & Culture Council Meeting
4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Stay updated on Hillsboro's arts initiatives and access meeting materials through the new CivicWeb Portal.
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