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Hillsboro: Time To Turn Back Time + Climate Change's Local Threat

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In 2019, Oregon passed a law abandoning the idea of moving clocks forward and back. Yet we're still doing it. Why?
In 2019, Oregon passed a law abandoning the idea of moving clocks forward and back. Yet we're still doing it. Why? (Colin Miner/Patch)

Morning, Hillsboro! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.


First, today's weather:

Morning rain; breezy. High: 53 Low: 43.

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


Here are the top stories today in Hillsboro:

  1. Two local wineries teaming up to open downtown Hillsboro wine bar (Pamplin Media Group)
  2. Hillsboro-based online grocery store focused on sustainability (Pamplin Media Group)
  3. Intel, Oregon’s largest employer, says ‘majority’ of workers will split time between home and the office from (OregonLive)
  4. Hillsboro – it's time to turn back your clocks! (Patch).
  5. Hillsboro residents threatened by climate change (Patch).
  6. Hillsboro and the region have more jobs on the way (Patch).
  7. Kaiser workers set to strike (Patch).
  8. Portland billboard worker goes for quite the ride (Patch).

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


Today in Hillsboro:

  • Picture Retake Day - International School of Beaverton (7:30 AM)
  • Virtual Family Caregiver Conference/Talking With Your Doctors and Pharmacist About Safe Medication U... (11:30 AM)
  • Ashleigh Flynn & The Riverters - Walters Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)

Hillsboro Patch Notebook

  • Hillsboro Hops: "What do you think @a_yerzy is up to today" (Instagram)
  • Hillsboro Aero Academy: "Meet Alaric Brown! 👋 Flight Instructor here at Hillsboro Aero! ➡️The first job for the majority of our students is to work as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) which allows you to build the hours necessary to progress in your caree..." (Instagram)
  • Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Pour yourself a cup of coffee, pull up a seat in the community lounge and join us for American Sign Language conversation practice at Hidden Creek! Get to know other ASL users, practice your language skills, and enjoy the camaraderie! Ev..." (Facebook)
  • Hillsboro Public Library: "Who could care for your children in the event something happens to you? Perhaps a friend or family member is ready to step in. Learn the importance of estate planning and things to think about when choosing a potential guardian for your ..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "White Birch Design Company will host Rue Cler Wine and Bubbles & Treats Friday at their Holiday kick-off and Anniversary event! There will be free wine flights… free hot chocolate to the first 50 customers…free gift with purchase (while ..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Chamber of Commerce: "Check out this week's offers and promotions from Washington County Chamber of Commerce members." (Facebook)
  • Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council: "It's the closing weekend of "Crimes of the Heart" at the Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre - HART - check out the remaining show times below: Closing Weekend Show Times: Friday & Saturday: 7:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm" (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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Hillsboro Daily? You can email me at colin.miner@patch.com.

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