Blazers Get New Uniforms + Thorns Hire Former Keeper As New GM

Hey, people of Hillsboro! It's me again, Colin Miner, your host of the Hillsboro Daily.

First, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 54 Low: 45.

Here are the top stories in Hillsboro today:

1. Trail Blazers get some new uniforms honoring past glory as part of the NBA's 75th anniversary celebrations (Patch)
2. Washington County district attorney to create bias crime team (Pamplin Media Group)
3. Westside Football Wrap: Regular season ends, playoffs to begin (Pamplin Media Group)
4. The end of Lloyd Center appears near as $110 million in debt is too much and foreclosure is on the horizon (Patch).Portland Thorns look to the past for someone to lead them to the future, hiring former goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc as their new GM (Patch).
5. Oregon's vaccine mandate? Some employers granted exemptions to every worker who asked (La Grande Observer)

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Today in Hillsboro:

• Site Council - Century High School (7:00 AM)
• Vaccination Event at Tobias Elementary School (4:00 PM)
• MS Open House - International School of Beaverton (6:00 PM)
• Virtual Family Caregiver Conference/Understanding Trauma For Caregivers (6:30 PM)
• Online Trivia Night-Zoom Webinar - Hillsboro Public Library (7:00 PM)

Hillsboro Patch Notebook

• Hillsboro Hops: "Today is the day! Groups and plan holders can officially renew their plans for the 2022 season. Call in to (503) 640-0887 to lock in your dates and tickets." (Instagram)
• Hillsboro Hops: "Recordamos con cariño un jonrón porque algo se fue, pero nos quedaron unos bonitos recuerdos. Así como hoy, mañana y siempre recordamos a los seres que se fueron, dejándonos hermosos recuerdos de por vida. Feliz día de los Muertos de par..." (Instagram)
• Hillsboro School District: "Job Opportunities Available Looking for a rewarding career? HSD employs people in all types of positions - not just as teachers - and there are many job opportunities (www.hsd.k12.or.us/jobs currently available! Several are full-time, bu..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Volunteers are need for the 26th Annual Turkey Trot from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021. This is a great assignment for high school students who enjoy physical activity, organization, and community building. To sign up, scan..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Registration is open for the Holiday Hustle 5k! Run, skip or walk your way to the finish line on December 4th at Shute Park. The race starts at 9 am- rain or shine! To register, go online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Register or give us a cal..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Police Department: "Here are our monthly generated calls for service for October along with the two years prior for comparison. City of Hillsboro" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Today marks the first day of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth. Learn about Native Americans living, making art, and doing business in the Hillsboro and Washington County region on the Celebrating Culture webpage all month long. " (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Fiesta de Tamales Working in conjunction with Hillsboro’s own M&M Marketplace, local small businesses, and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, the Hillsboro Schools Foundation (HSF) is excited to again be involved with the Fiesta ..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "Do you love the Library? Apply to serve on the Library Board. Recruitment is open until November 15, 2021. https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/commissions-committees-boards" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Daylight Saving Time Ends 11/7 Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. El horario de verano termina el 7 de noviembre El horario de verano term..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Hillsboro Elks Holiday Support Request The Hillsboro Elks are looking to support 500 HSD families in need through their Holiday Basket and Coat Drive programs, which provide families with coats, gifts for children under 18, and a grocery..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Traffic Playgrounds Traffic Playgrounds are like miniature cities - families can scoot, ride, skate, and walk while they practice skills and learn rules of the road away from vehicle traffic. The City of Hillsboro partnered with Metro an..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Shred Event The Hillsboro Schools Foundation and Hillsboro Police Department are teaming up for a Shred Event (https://bit.ly/3BActQO) on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the HSD Administration Center (3083 NE 49th Pl.). A $5 s..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Tidy Up Downtown Volunteer Project The Hillsboro Downtown Partnership (www.downtownhillsboro.org invites you to join their Tidy up Downtown volunteer project on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Give back and build community while cle..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council: "Come listen and interact with representatives from Oregon Children's Theatre and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego as they show you their creative approaches to fundraising and help you consider innovative ideas of your own. Join us this T..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "Scholarships are available! Deadline fast approaching!" (Facebook)

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— Colin Miner

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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