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Hillsboro
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment in the Portland metro area rose to 4.7% in August from 4.6% in July with about 74,200 residents unemployed, which is 15,000 more than last year—job gains in nonfarm work partly offset losses in construction and manufacturing over the past year. KXL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon will implement 51 new laws on Friday—banning bump stocks on semi-automatic weapons, taxing oral nicotine users to fund wildfire risk programs, and requiring watercraft operators to get a state permit. More laws will begin at the start of 2026. KOIN
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Better Brains and Balance
9-9:50 a.m. — Community Senior Center — $4 Resident, $6 Non-Resident — Engage in a unique mix of Tai Chi and brain games to enhance your balance and cognitive skill.
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Nature Walk at Shadywood Park
12-1 p.m. — Shadywood Park — Free entry — Explore local habitats and wildlife with a family-friendly nature walk in Hillsboro.
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Fire Station Community Open House
10 AM – 2 PM — Intel Gordon Moore Park at Ronler Acres — Free entry — Meet firefighters, tour the fire station, and enjoy a day of safety learning and fun for all ages.
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