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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Washington County deputy lost the use of his left eye when he was shot seven times while serving an eviction notice at The Timbers at Tualatin Apartments—he filed a lawsuit on July 25 for $23 million against the owners, management and investors claiming they were negligent. Hillsboro News-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Next Level Pinball Museum in Hillsboro was named the best arcade in the United States by Newsweek’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards on August 5 + the retro gaming venue now gains national recognition after beating major competitors. The 27,000-square-foot museum, which opened in 2017 and hosts over 650 free-play machines along with themed tournaments and family-friendly events, has already been celebrated as a top destination for arcade fans. Hillsboro News-Times
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Portland General Electric asked for a 2.2% rate increase so that bills for a typical home using 784 kilowatt hours could rise up to 2.8%—or roughly $4.49 per month—if approved, with changes set for April 1, 2026. The filing follows a 5.5% rate hike in January and comes after recent job cuts meant to help fund grid improvements—officials expect the commission and Citizen’s Utility Board to review the proposal. KOIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 30, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Portland arguing that Oregon’s new Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act is unconstitutional because it gives fee-setting power to a private nonprofit (Circular Action Alliance) rather than the state’s environmental quality department. State Sen. Janeen Sollman of Hillsboro said the law is designed to shift disposal costs from residential customers and small businesses to producers who create more packaging waste. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ State lawmakers are awaiting a 2026 report to review how well state-employed and contracted defense lawyers work as Gov. Kotek and the Public Defense Commission agreed to expand the trial defense team—she recently approved a 14.8% budget increase aimed at reducing unrepresented defendants. This move follows Senate Bill 337 requirements to boost the number of state-employed attorneys. Hillsboro News-Times
SHOP NEWS
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Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your nails trimmed and feet inspected by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Guelaguetza in Oregon
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Shute Park — Free entry — Celebrate the rich traditions of Oaxaca with vibrant dances, music, and authentic cuisine.
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Zumba Class for All Ages
11-11:50 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled Zumba workout with Maria Garcia in a welcoming community space.
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Foot Care Services
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your feet pampered with a nail trim and inspection by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Library on the Loose at Butternut Creek Park
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Butternut Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy games, live performances, and activities for all ages with the local library and community partners.
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Club Cribbage
1-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Minimum buy-in of $15 — Enjoy a friendly card game where players try to form combinations and track their scores.
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Zumba Class: Free & Open to All
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Join the community for a fun and energizing Zumba workout every Friday.
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Family Open Studios
10 AM – 12 PM — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Create art and explore storytelling with friends and family in a drop-in workshop for all ages.
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All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free! — Participate in inclusive basketball sessions designed for all abilities while making new friends.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a holistic program of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your mental and physical balance.
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