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Hillsboro
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 12-unit apartment complex caught fire Sunday, Aug. 24—firefighters quickly controlled the two-alarm blaze on the 2000 block of Northeast Barberry Drive with no injuries reported. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ At about 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, a brush fire burned roughly 1.5 acres near a home in the 49000 block of Northwest Strohmayer Road in rural Washington County—firefighters evacuated residents and built containment lines amid steep terrain and low visibility, with no injuries reported. Hillsboro News-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Parrot Creek Child and Family Services and Bark hosted an Indigenous camping trip at Mt. Hood National Forest from Aug. 8 to 10 to offer a weekend of cultural workshops and outdoor activities for Native communities. The groups provided gear, meals, and guidance to help urban Natives reconnect with their traditions—an effort designed to make nature accessible amid challenges in public land access. Hillsboro News-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The record-setting heat eased on Sunday but an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until Tuesday night. Hillsboro hit a new record of 101 degrees—NWS advised everyone to dress lightly and take breaks when outside. KATU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 21st, the Oregon National Guard broke ground on the Hillsboro Readiness Center in Hillsboro — a $30 million, 45,000-square-foot project located a mile from the old 1954 armory — which will boost the Guard’s presence for the next 50 years and include a 20,000-square-foot storage area for M777 howitzers. KXL
- ➤ Governor Kotek signed four energy bills on Monday in Hillsboro—one holds big companies responsible for their bills, another limits rate hikes, a third doubles funding for energy help, and the fourth rewards utilities for public service. The changes will help more families get reliable and affordable power. KOIN
- ➤ Washington County replaced Metro West with American Medical Response two years ago to modernize emergency services amid concerns about response times. AMR struggled to meet its targets early on—especially in suburban areas—but has since improved its compliance in rural and urban zones. Hillsboro News-Times
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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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Zumba Class
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic Zumba workout with all fitness levels welcome.
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Mark Hanson & Greta Pedersen Concert
7-9 p.m. — Artichoke Community Music — $20 – $25 — Experience blazing fingerpicking and soulful vocals from this nationally awarded duo.
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Hillsboro Drop-in All-Star Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Join the fun with all-star drop-in basketball for everyone, including those with special needs.
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