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Hillsboro
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new study from Oregon State University shows that large West Coast earthquakes may strike at nearly the same time when the Cascadia and northern San Andreas faults sync—putting Portland and other cities at risk. Researchers drilled sediment cores off the coast and found evidence of three past events where the faults ruptured within minutes of each other. KOIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente workers in Hillsboro plan to strike next Tuesday after their contract expired last month as they join 44,000 staff to demand better pay and safer conditions—picketing will start at Kaiser Westside in Hillsboro. KATU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Farms across Washington County are opening their pumpkin patches this fall to offer families hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, and cider stands. Visitors can choose free or modest-fee events at locations like Scholls Ferry Farm and Carpenter Creek Ranch — many of which run daily through Oct. 31. Hillsboro News-Times
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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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Run for Hope
10 AM - 1 PM — Hare Field — Family-friendly run benefiting local community — Join the Hillsboro Police Department for a charity event promoting hope and community support.
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OMSI Science Pub: Hillsboro
7-9 p.m. — Hillsboro Downtown Station — Free entry with $8 suggested donation — Engage with captivating scientific presentations from top Oregon experts in a vibrant food cart plaza.
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Community Bingo Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy a night of bingo and bistro treats with friends at this local gathering.
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Hillsboro Public Library Board Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Hillsboro Brookwood Library — Free entry — Discuss community library initiatives and upcoming meetings online with easy access to materials.
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Zumba Class for All Ages
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively morning with rhythmic Zumba sessions suitable for everyone.
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HalloWetlands
11 AM - 4 PM — Jackson Bottom Wetlands — $5 entry, children under 3 free — Experience a day of Halloween fun with crafts, games, and spooky science shows.
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Line Dancing at Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Dance along with expert instructors Jeffrey and Claire Coomes every Monday and Friday.
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Arts & Culture Council Meeting
4-6 p.m. — Walters Cultural Arts Center — Access meeting materials online — Engage with 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 — Discuss community parks and recreation initiatives at the latest commission meeting.
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