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Health Care Workers Talk Strike + Pumpkin Season At Roloff Farm

Here's the latest edition the Hillsboro Daily, your source for the lowdown on what's going down in town.

Health care workers consider a strike against Maier Permanente
Health care workers consider a strike against Maier Permanente (Shutterstock)

Up and at 'em, Hillsboro! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Hillsboro today.


First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 58 Low: 43.

Find out what's happening in Hillsborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Here are the top stories in Hillsboro today:

  1. Former VP Mike Pence makes keynote speech in Hillsboro (KPTV.com)
  2. Architectural styles that changed how Oregonians live (OregonLive)
  3. Century’s Sergio Varela: A role model on — and off — the soccer field (OregonLive)
  4. Pumpkin Season Kicks Off at Roloff Farms With Costume Fun and New Attractions (inTouch Weekly)
  5. Nora's half-sister is coming to live with her (Patch).
  6. Kaier Permanente Health Care Workers Vote On Strike (Patch).

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Today in Hillsboro:


Hillsboro Patch Notebook

  • Hillsboro Public Library: "Join us on Wednesday, October 20, for our first ever Drag Queen Storytime featuring our favorite local Drag Queen, Summer Rayne! Everyone is welcome to attend! Take a closer look at some of the titles that will be read at: http://ow.ly/X..." (Facebook)
  • Hillsboro Aero Academy: "Want to know a bit about becoming an Airline Pilot?! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ This career path offers more routine schedules that are known in advance, the chance to work with a team, and the opportunity to fly international routes. It can start off wit..." (Instagram)
  • Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to celebrate our local community members who have made a significant impact in our local community. Today, we honor Moises & Blanca Pineda from La Imperial Bakery. With over 30 years of experi..." (Facebook)
  • Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon: "We need you! Come work with an amazing group of people and make a difference in your community! Find out more: https://caowash.org/about_us/c... Available positions: https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/" (Facebook)
  • Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "Make your plans for Halloween. Here's a fun safe option from The Streets of Tanasbourne. 🎃" (Facebook)
  • My Hillsboro Creates Community: "Tues Oct 12th 7pm-8pm at the @WaltersCulturalArtsCenter! Let’s explore our pathways of belonging and connection through mixed-media collage self-expression. Everyone welcome! 💛✨" (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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