5,000 COVID-19 Deaths + Redistricting Lines Stay + 900 Meals

Welcome back, Hillsboro! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Clearing and a few showers. High: 50 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories in Hillsboro today:

1. Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway Named To National Civic Post (Hillsboro Patch)
2. Oregon Brewers Festival organizers launch Hillsbrew Fest (newschoolbeer.com)
3. Oregon passed a grim milestone over the weekend, the loss of a 5,000th Oregonian to COVID-19 (Patch).
4. Oregon Republicans wanted a judge to toss the state's new redistricting lines. The judge said no. (Patch).
5. Woman found dead after 10 hour standoff with police (Patch).
6. Union Gospel Mission is getting ready to serve 900 meals. (Patch).
7. Portland picks a new site for a homeless village. (Patch).
8. Oregon's Aging Workforce Trend Expected to Accelerate, State Report Finds (Pamplin Media Group)
9. Pamplin Media Group - 20-year HPD employee alleges retaliation for whistleblowing (Pamplin Media Group)

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Today in Hillsboro:

• Online Mystery Make and Take - Hillsboro Public Library (3:30 PM)

Hillsboro Patch Notebook

• Hillsboro Hops: "“So basically, you’re gonna want to start with the deviled eggs, then get yourself some potato salad, don’t forget about the cheesy broccoli dish and then get your rolls and turkey. Don’t worry about the cranberry sauce. It will be there..." (Instagram)
• Hillsboro School District: "Quarantine Protocol Reminder for Student Travel Just a reminder that students who travel need to follow the District’s quarantine protocols upon their return, which have been developed in consultation with Washington County Public Health..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Singer and TV Personality Carnie Wilson Visits Mooberry Elementary School Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips fame visited Mooberry Elementary School on Thursday, November 18, to commemorate the launch of her nutritious breakfast product “S..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "The fiber connection at Brookwood Library has been restored and the building is opening for business at 10 am. Thank you for your understanding and patience yesterday. See you soon!" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Middle school students looking for activities during No School November? Tyson Recreation Center will be hosting a free middle school pop-up activity day, Monday afternoon from 2pm-4pm. Middle school students have the opportunity to play..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Welcome Back, Volunteers! Volunteers are critical to the operation of our schools. From helping out in the classroom, to chaperoning field trips, to putting on events and more, volunteers provide an important link between schools and our..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "The Washington County Chamber welcomes McBee's Shakes, Crepes & Cones LLC as a new member! 🎉🍦Stop by their location at 18365 NW West Union Rd. Ste. D, Portland, OR 97229. Learn more about McBee's Shakes, Crepes & Cones LLC by reading b..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Holiday Events at Orenco Station Plaza Back-to-back holiday events are taking place at Orenco Station Plaza this weekend. First is the tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 27. Activities and offerings from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. incl..." (Facebook)

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About me: I've been at Patch for almost 6 years after a career that had stops at The New York Times, Oregonian, Washington Post, as well as KATU, KOIN, and KGW. For the past three years I've been Patch's Manager News and Content Partnerships as well as a National Writer.

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