Daily
Hillsboro
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sherwood’s Noelle Gush, 12, was crowned National American Miss Oregon Preteen on June 28 at the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program pageant in Seaside—she will travel to Florida in November for the National American Miss competition—and she volunteers with Paws in Action to help homeless cats while she plans her future as a zoological veterinarian. Hillsboro News-Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study showed that Oregon schools lost $275 million in property tax revenue in 2024 as tax abatements for new data centers and large companies doubled losses from 2019. Hillsboro School District lost over $143 million from a program that lasts 30 years—raising concerns about local school funding. Hillsboro News-Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hillsboro approved a proposal to build an affordable housing project on TriMet property north of Willow Creek Park & Ride—led by Mercy Housing Northwest and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, the plan will include 117 apartments, supportive housing units and an early learning center. City officials noted that $15.5 million in bond funds and a discounted property price will be used, with construction beginning late 2026 pending final approvals. Hillsboro News-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hillsboro Hops defeated the Emeralds 17 to 1 on Wednesday night in Eugene, ending a seven-game losing streak. Starting pitcher David Hagaman allowed just one earned run in five innings — his best performance in club history. Hillsboro News-Times
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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!
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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.
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Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Community Senior Center — $45 — Nail trim and foot inspection by certified Foot Care Nurse Monica Stutzman.
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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.
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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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Zumba Class for Everyone
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get moving and grooving with these energizing Zumba classes for all ages.
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Yoga at the Museum
9-10 a.m. — Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals — Participants must bring their own mats — Experience a gentle yoga session surrounded by stunning geological specimens.
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Hillsboro Drop-in All-Star Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy an inclusive basketball experience for adults and children of all abilities.
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Weekly BINGO Night
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — $1-5 per game — Enjoy fun and friendly competition with BINGO while snacking on affordable bistro items.
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Meet the Artist: Shute Park Library Mural
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. — Shute Park - Hillsboro Library — Free entry — Connect with muralist Wesi and discover exciting design concepts for the new library mural.
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