COVID-19 Surge In Oregon + Atlas The K9 Hero + Missing Segway

Good morning, Hillsboro! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here are the most important things happening in Hillsboro today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very cold. High: 30 Low: 19.

Here are the top stories today in Hillsboro:

1. Hillsboro Weather Wednesday: Icy Roads, Some Snow, Tricky Commute (Hillsboro Patch)
2. COVID-19 Cases Surge In Oregon (Patch).
3. Oregon State University and University of Oregon adopt COVID-19 protocols as students, staff get ready for Winter term.(Patch).
4. Missing a Segway? Portland Police can help. (Patch).
5. Atlas the K9 officer saves the day. (Patch).
6. Pamplin Media Group - Hillsboro Police Log: Dec. 13-19, 2021 (Pamplin Media Group)
7. Hillsboro's Kolby Somers earns All-American honor for the Ducks (Pamplin Media Group)
8. Pamplin Media Group - Oregon's famed telescope builder dies of cancer (Pamplin Media Group)

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Today in Hillsboro:

• West Albany Tournament Wrestling - Century High School (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "While several locations are closed for the day, we still have plenty of activities for all ages till 4pm at the following locations: Hidden Creek Community Center: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/fa..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "Holds are staying put this week - you should too! No need to head out and pick up your books during inclement weather." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "Update for Wednesday, December 29: All City of Hillsboro facilities, except the Senior Center, will be open to the public starting at 10 am and closing at 4 pm. This includes: • The Hillsboro Civic Center • Brookwood Library • Shute Park..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Create in the company of others at the Walters Cultural Arts Center! Meet new people, explore new skills, and pursue your individual interests with this self-guided time in the studio. Deepen your craft this season and and register today..." (Facebook)
• Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon: "Winter Shelter registration is now open. Please contact Community Connect at 503-640-3263 or visit: https://www.co.washington.or.u... for more information." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Ring in the new year with a fun-filled evening during First Tuesday Art Walk at the Walters Cultural Arts Center on Jan 4! Entertainment by Maddie & Raven, community activities, and the exhibition, "Self-Concealed" give visitors multiple..." (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.