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Hillsboro
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Hillsboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Intel laid off 669 workers from four Oregon plants after a WARN notice said layoffs began on September 16. Three of the sites are in Hillsboro (2501 NE Century Blvd, 5200 NE Elam Young Pkwy and 2111 NE 25th Ave) while the fourth is in Aloha, and this followed a July layoff of 529 workers. KOIN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bag&Baggage Productions in Hillsboro is presenting 'A Tuna Christmas' with a preview performance on Dec. 4 and weekend shows through Dec. 21 at The Vault Theater & Event Space. The two-person comedy — directed by Mandana Khoshnevisan and starring Trevor Harter and Samuel Scott Campbell in over 20 roles — uses satire of small-town life to offer a humorous look at community and politics. Hillsboro News-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cascades Pika Watch Scientific Adviser Johanna Varner said that pikas in the Columbia River Gorge are nearly at their pre-fire numbers following the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire—volunteers recorded sightings at 82% of surveyed sites while the program boosted participation by 62 percent. Volunteers will be invited to join the 2026 Pika Watch this summer. KOIN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Deb Patterson announced that local utility companies are working with lawmakers to help customers affected by the shutdown that ended Wednesday. Northwest Natural, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric will halt shutoffs for income-qualified and medically vulnerable customers while Cascade Natural Gas, Avista Corp and Idaho Power offered 30-day pauses on collections—steps designed to ease the financial burden until year’s end. KOIN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority said if Congress does not renew premium tax credits by year-end, about 110,000 people in Oregon will lose some help paying for health care—35,000 may lose all assistance and 17,000 in the tri-county area could face higher costs during open enrollment. KOIN
- ➤ The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group released its 40th Trouble in Toyland Report on Thursday which revealed that AI toy chatbots may direct children to unsafe behaviors and discuss explicit topics — the report advises parents to research these products before buying. KOIN
- ➤ New data from the Oregon Health Authority showed that poor air quality led to more emergency and urgent care visits for breathing problems and stress, with a 25% rise in asthma-related cases during the 2020 wildfires. The weekly refreshed data — collected from state health surveillance systems — help local health partners prepare for future air pollution events. KOIN
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Community Resource Fair
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hillsboro Futsal & Soccer Academy — Free entry — Access vital community resources, including legal aid and food banks, with activities for kids.
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Gratitude Gathering - A Free Fall Festival
3-6 p.m. — Merrill Gardens at Hillsboro — Free entry — Celebrate community with crafts, games, and food in a heartwarming fall festival.
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All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Stay active while making friends in an inclusive basketball setting.
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Sensory Adventure
4-6 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — No registration required — Engage your senses with interactive stations filled with textures, colors, and sounds for children 12 and under.
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Medicare Advantage Plan Review
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Friends of the Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Get expert answers from Medicare Mark Fuchs about signing up or switching plans.
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Line Dancing at Hillsboro Senior Center
3-4 p.m. — Hillsboro Community Senior Center — Free entry — Groove to line dancing led by experienced instructors in a friendly atmosphere.
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Senior Center Annual Holiday Bazaar
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Community Senior Center — Support local seniors — Enjoy festive music and browse handmade treasures from local vendors.
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Sensory Playtime
1-3:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Membership — Engage in sensory play with toys, games, and fidgets designed for kids of all abilities.
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All Ability Drop-in Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Free entry — Inclusive basketball for all, featuring warmups, drills, and scrimmages.
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Sensory Playtime
9-11 a.m. — Hidden Creek Community Center — Included with Play Pass or Single Visit Fee — Engage with sensory toys and games in a supportive environment for kids of all abilities.
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