Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
🏘️ Community
The Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center will close for annual maintenance from Aug.
25 through Sept. 14, with the lobby open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays except on Labor Day — members are advised to use the Hidden Creek Community Center while the facility undergoes repairs and updates.
🏛️ Government
Washington County’s only jail — reduced to 388 beds by construction — has released over 2,100 inmates this year as police issued criminal citations when full, according to District Attorney Kevin Barton.
A consulting study shows nearly 1,000 beds will be needed by 2055 and local officials will propose a bond measure for a new jail by 2027.
KATU reported that Oregon lawmakers are pressed to address SNAP overpayments after a new federal bill will cut nearly $3 billion from funding, which will shift costs to the state and reduce food support for many families.
Lawmakers have offered differing views—one representative said the cuts were unforeseen while another blamed state administrative errors.
🎉 Hillsboro Events
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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.
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.
Weekly BINGO Night
5:30–9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy an exciting evening of BINGO with chances to win big and a bistro offering tasty bites.
Foot Care Services
9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Nail trimming and foot inspections by a certified nurse for your foot health needs.
Line Dancing Event
2-3 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get ready to kick up your heels and dance to your favorite country tunes.
Rice Museum Summer Bash
10 AM – 4 PM — Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with family-friendly activities and fun!
American Mahjong 102
2-5 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Registration required — Enhance your Mahjong skills with guided play and expert assistance.
Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Community Senior Center — $45 — Nail trim and foot inspection by certified Foot Care Nurse Monica Stutzman.
Arts & Culture Council Meeting
4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Attend a meeting discussing local arts and culture initiatives in Hillsboro.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Administration Office — Free entry — Engage with local parks initiatives and navigate agendas through the CivicWeb Portal.
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