Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Hillsboro.
Washington County lifted its burn ban on Oct 10 after heavy rainfall and the Oregon Department of Forestry declared fire season ended—residents can now resume outdoor burning while following local fire district rules.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and other agencies advise checking current regulations before lighting any fires.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue announced that the Haas Alert Safety Cloud will be installed in over 80 emergency vehicles by the end of 2026—this system sends real-time alerts to drivers to help improve safety and speed up emergency response times.
Sunset High School boys soccer team defeated defending state champion Jesuit 2-1 on Oct.
9 with two first half goals and a strong second-half defense—marking their first win over Jesuit since Oct. 1, 2015. The win improved Sunset's season record to 6-3-2 and both teams will return to Metro League play Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Northwest Reptile Show
10 AM - 4 PM — Wingspan Event & Conference Center — Family-friendly admission — Explore a variety of reptiles and learn about these fascinating creatures.
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