Good morning, Hillsboro.

County commissioners will vote on Sept.

25 on a plan to turn a motel at 24124 S.E. Stark St. into an East County family shelter in Gresham. The shelter will have about 50 rooms and 24/7 staffing — a measure to address a gap in services for families in East Multnomah County.

Local veterans ride with Honor Flight of Northwest Oregon today — they travel to Washington, D.C. and Arlington to view historic landmarks that honor their service.

Washington County’s 2025 report shows the county leads in quality of life and public schooling with a high median income of $104,434 and low child poverty, while rent costs reach $1,610 and food insecurity rises from 7.4% to 10.4%.

Families face low unemployment at 3.2 and tech jobs boost growth—yet child care slots remain scarce.

A federal judge for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order on Sept.

18 that halted the USDA's demand for states to turn over SNAP recipients' personal information—Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the ruling protects families from having to choose between food and privacy. The order applies to most states in the lawsuit, covering about 751,000 Oregonians who rely on SNAP to meet their food needs.

Under coach Dan Weaver, the Westview Wildcats showed big improvement by beating McMinnville and La Salle in two games with a combined score of 94 to 15—players like senior Heath Thompson and junior Xander Kekaualua have stepped up as the team works to fix penalty issues before tougher Metro League challenges. Coach Weaver believes that cleaning up these mistakes will help the Wildcats compete at a higher level—ushering in a brighter season ahead.

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.

48th Annual Festival of Quilts

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Wingspan Event & Conference Center — Entry fee not specified — Explore over 300 stunning quilts and enjoy demonstrations at this annual quilting celebration.

Family Open Studios

10 AM – 12 PM — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of art making together with friends and family, exploring materials and storytelling.

Sunday Best Tasting at Jeju PDX

12:00 – 4:30 p.m. — CHO Wines — $40 — Enjoy curated wine tastings and gourmet snack boxes from James Beard nominated Chef Peter Cho.

Better Brains and Balance

9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a blend of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your balance and cognitive abilities.

Portland Gem and Mineral Show

10 AM – 6 PM — Westside Commons — $7 for weekend pass — Explore an exciting array of gems, minerals, and fossils while the kids enjoy special activities.

Gymtastics Play Zone

1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents — Encourage your child's physical creativity with fun movement-based play activities.