Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
🏘️ Community
A new analysis shows that quality of life in Oregon cities is improving—Hillsboro moved to 55th from 93rd in 2024, with Bend, Beaverton, and Portland also showing stronger ranks.
The study compared 500 U.S. cities based on factors like economic stability, healthcare, education, and safety.
🎭 Culture
Grammy-winning soprano Karen Slack—winner of the 2025 Grammy for best classical solo vocal album—will perform with Portland Opera at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton on September 13 and 14; she previewed upcoming details on AM Extra.
This performance marks a new season launch for the opera.
🌲 Environment
On Monday night, two earthquakes struck in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast; the 5.8 magnitude quake hit at 9:08 p.m. and a 4.4 magnitude quake followed at 9:15 p.m., both more than 100 miles offshore on the Blanco Fracture Zone.
No tsunami or damage is expected from the shallow quakes (six to eight miles deep).
🏥 Health
Gov. Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority are studying rules to let pharmacies give the COVID vaccine like Washington did.
Federal guidelines may not come until mid-September—tighter rules have already made getting shots confusing.
🎉 Hillsboro Events
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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.
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.
Genealogy Research Assistance
1-3 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free — Get expert help tracing your ancestry with resources and volunteers at the library.
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.
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.
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.
Gymtastics Play Zone
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 residents, $6 non-residents — Unstructured play sessions for kids 0-6, fostering physical creativity and body awareness.
Bingo Night at Hidden Creek
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Win prizes and socialize at this fun monthly bingo event for ages 14 and up.
Foot Care Services
9 AM – 4 PM — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive a professional foot care treatment with nail trim and inspection from a certified nurse.
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
8-10 a.m. — Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve — Free entry — Discuss community parks and recreational initiatives at the monthly commission meeting.
🏠 Hillsboro Real Estate
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