Good morning, Hillsboro.

On Friday at about 10:15 a.m. at Aloha High School, a gas leak led deputies, firefighters + NW Natural Gas and the Washington County Sheriff's Office to evacuate students and staff as area residents were asked to avoid the scene.

After a neglect case in June led Washington County Animal Services to rescue 30 mostly Maine Coon cats and two birds, the animals—who received extensive medical and behavioral care—are now available for adoption at Oregon Humane Society’s Portland campus following a guilty plea to first-degree and second-degree neglect.

SMART Reading has launched its 34th volunteer drive to help schools in Washington County and three other northwest counties build lifelong reading skills.

Volunteers will tutor nearly 3,000 students and deliver almost 39,000 books to schools in Cornelius, Forest Grove and Beaverton—addressing Oregon's literacy crisis.

On Friday, heavy rain and strong winds from an atmospheric river began soaking the region+ gusts reached 58 mph and rain was expected to total 1 to 2 inches in the Willamette Valley and 2 to 4 inches along the coast by Saturday night.

A second storm will hit today with stronger winds while officials urge residents to clear storm drains to reduce urban flooding risks.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue announced it will launch Rescue 6—a new medical rescue unit—at Cherry Lane Station 6 on Nov.

6. Fire officials said the unit will let firefighter-paramedics reach emergencies faster and keep fire engines ready for blazes as the area grows.

Washington County officials and partners held a ribbon-cutting for the new Beaverton Recovery Center on Oct 24—adding much-needed capacity with 86 treatment beds, including 48 for residential care and 16 for withdrawal management.

The center will begin accepting clients Nov 17 and will join the Hillsboro Recovery Center to create a connected system for addiction support.

Three people—one from Oregon and two from Washington—tested positive for E. coli after eating unpasteurized-aged cheese made by Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse; Washington health officials recalled certain products made on or after May 27 after lab tests confirmed matching bacterial strains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coffee Fair Hillsboro

All day — Various venues in Hillsboro — Admission required — Explore local coffee roasters and unique coffee activities throughout the fair.

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.

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.

Bingo Night at the Community Center

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Game packets from $1 — Enjoy a fun evening of Bingo with prizes and refreshments.

Speed Puzzling Competition

7-9 p.m. — Hillsboro Downtown Station — $30+ — Race against others to complete a 500-piece puzzle and win $100 in a fun community event.