More Snow, Ice + COVID-19 Cases Rise Dramatically + Shots Fired

Rise and shine, Hillsboro! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Snow and rain, 1-2". High: 40 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Hillsboro today:

1. Hillsboro Weather Thursday: More Snow, More Rain, More Freezing (Hillsboro Patch)
2. COVID-19 Cases Rise Dramatically (Patch)
3. Gresham Police Ask Help Finding Missing Man With Special Needs (Patch)
4. New Guidance From CDC On Quarantine, Isolation Times (Patch)
5. Nearly 100 Shots Fired, No Injuries (Patch)
6. Meals On Wheels People Cancels Area Deliveries For 2nd Day (Patch)

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Today in Hillsboro:

• CAFÉ VIRTUAL CON LOS DIRECTORES - Hillsboro High School (8:00 AM)
• Online Take & Make: Winter SNOWapult (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon: "We are still accepting applications to help eligible renters pay their past due or upcoming rent. To learn more on how to apply for emergency rent assistance, visit: https://caowash.org/programs/h... For ..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "Explore theatre at the Walters Cultural Arts Center! Build the ability to think on your feet, take creative risks, work as a group, reinforce self confidence, learn improv games, theatrical movement, dance, storytelling and more! Registe..." (Facebook)
• Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon: "Exciting News! You can double the difference you make for a local family who is struggling. We have a donor who will match all donations up to a total of $3,500! Give before December 31st and your gift will be matched. Donate here: https..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council: "Organizations on Thursday, Jan 13 from 4-6 pm. Learn tips for writing the best grants applications. Determine which opportunities fit best with your organization and its programs and get the chance to connect with grant makers who can an..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "It's going to start warming up! That means the libraries are open normal hours again starting tomorrow (Thursday)! Stop by and see us!" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "It's been quite a week! One more delayed opening tomorrow, and then we should be good for a while...until the next weather event." (Facebook)
• My Hillsboro Creates Community: "As part of the City Council’s priorities, the City of Hillsboro continues to work to support development of more affordable housing projects. Learn about Nueva Esperanza and Century Commons, two projects that await final approval from th..." (Facebook)
• My Hillsboro Creates Community: "Keep up to date on what is happening with the new Oregon State Bill 2001 (SB 2001) and how this will impact Hillsboro residential zoning. Two community engagement meetings by the City of Hillsboro Planning dept coming up, Jan 25th and Fe..." (Facebook)

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