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Hillsboro
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tigard parents at Fowler Middle School demanded answers after (37) pretzels were accidentally contaminated with oven cleaner during sixth grade lunch on Monday and district officials said they contacted Oregon Poison Control to monitor students for symptoms. KOIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commissioners in Washington County voted on Monday to raise ambulance rates by 27%—more than doubling last July’s increase—and set new fares to take effect Jan 1; Advanced Life Support trips will cost about $1,950 now and rise to roughly $2,475 while Basic Life Support rides will go from about $1,640 to $2,084 as officials address staffing shortages and low Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements. KATU
- ➤ The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has urged insurers and financial institutions to offer relief for residents facing temporary hardship from the shutdown, recommending extended grace periods for payments and flexible repayment plans—measures aimed at assisting about 10,000 affected federal workers in the state. The directive also advises waiving late fees and postponing evictions to ease the financial strain. KXL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials from Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties launched online dashboards that use 14 years of data on heat, air quality, infectious disease and mental health to help local governments monitor trends and direct resources to vulnerable groups — including low-income residents and farmworkers. KXL
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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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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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Sensory Playtime
9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Family Membership — Engage in sensory play with toys, games, and movement for kids of all abilities.
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Sensory Adventure
4-6 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — No registration required — Engage your senses with sensory stations designed for developmental growth through fun play.
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Foot Care Services
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Get your nails trimmed and feet inspected by a certified Foot Care Nurse.
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Gymtastics Play Zone
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — $4 for residents, $6 for non-residents — Encourage your child's physical creativity with unstructured movement play for ages 0 to 6.
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Zumba Class: Free & Open to All
10:30-11:20 a.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy an energizing Zumba class suitable for everyone.
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Coffee Fair Hillsboro
All day — Various venues in Hillsboro — Admission required — Explore local coffee roasters and unique coffee activities throughout the fair.
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Hillsboro Drop in All-Star Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free — Experience a community basketball session welcoming all abilities and special needs participants.
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Foot Care Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — $45 — Receive expert foot care services and maintenance from a certified nurse specializing in foot health.
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