Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house on Northwest Clapshaw Hill Road in rural Washington County was damaged early Wednesday when a fire broke out at 2:15 a.m. — Firefighters controlled the main blaze in 15 minutes and took another hour to extinguish hidden spots — while the resident and their dog safely escaped and officials investigate the cause. Hillsboro News-Times
- ➤ At 6:13 a.m. yesterday, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a crash on the 33000 block of Southwest Johnson School Road near Cornelius when a 30-year-old Forest Grove resident attempted to pass in a no-passing zone (an illegal maneuver) and collided with a motorcyclist who was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries while a passenger received non-life-threatening care and the investigation remains ongoing. Hillsboro News-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hillsboro chapter of Willamette Writers will begin its 2025–26 workshop series with free events at Brookwood Library after receiving an $875 grant from the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council—sessions include a workshop with freelance editor Amber Finnegan on Sept. 9 and another with novelist J.B. Kish on Oct. 14. Hillsboro News-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hillsboro is asking residents to share their views on climate change in an online survey open until Friday, Sept. 12 to help build the city’s climate action plan—designed to address heat waves and wildfire smoke. The feedback will guide the city’s next steps before the plan goes to the City Council. Hillsboro News-Times
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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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Utilities Commission Meeting
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Hillsboro Civic Center — Free entry — Engage with the Utilities Commission as they discuss community utility issues and meeting materials.
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Nature Walk at Dairy Creek Park
12-1 p.m. — Dairy Creek Park — Free entry — Explore local habitats and wildlife during a family-friendly nature walk.
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Zumba Class: Free & Open to All
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get your groove on with energizing Zumba classes for everyone.
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Genealogy Research Assistance
1-3 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free — Get expert help tracing your ancestry with resources and volunteers at the library.
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Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your feet pampered with a nail trim and inspection by a certified foot care nurse.
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1-Hour Nashville Line Dancing Class
9 – 10 AM — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Learn line dancing steps with expert instructors and enjoy a fun-filled morning.
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Hillsboro Harvest Festival 2025
12-7 p.m. — Jerry Willey Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly harvest festival with live music, vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
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