🌱 Patch AM: How Multnomah’s immigration emergency ties into Hillsboro’s own response

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In today's newsletter:

• How Multnomah’s immigration emergency ties into Hillsboro’s own response
• Why Hillsboro already acted while Gresham still debates an immigration emergency

Also on today's calendar: Find Your Voice - Toastmasters International and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 51, low: 44.
• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multnomah County Declares Emergency Over Immigration Enforcement (iheart.com) — Multnomah County has declared an emergency to push back against aggressive federal immigration enforcement and fund legal and human services for affected residents. Hillsboro and Washington County are cited as regional partners that have also acted, signaling a broader Oregon response that could influence how local governments here coordinate resources, protections, and information for immigrant and mixed-status families.
   

• Pressure mounts for Gresham to declare immigration enforcement ‘state of emergency' (theoutlookonline.com) — Hillsboro is among several Oregon communities that have already declared an immigration-related state of emergency, as Gresham now faces mounting pressure to do the same. Residents in Gresham described fear and disruption from federal immigration actions, while city leaders weigh legal limits, sanctuary laws, and possible protections like ICE-free zones, eviction freezes, and “know your rights” education.
   

📸 Around Hillsboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsboro

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Three Feathers Wine Pour at Market of Choice – Reed’s Crossing in Hillsboro
  Market of Choice Hillsboro, 3515 SE Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Beginning Readers - Online
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  3:30 pm
• Pre-Beginner ESL Class Provided by Goodwill
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Preschool Storytime
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  10:15 am
• Digital Navigator – One-on-One Support/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  10:30 am
• Digital Literacy: Google Docs
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  2:00 pm
• OBOB Book Club (grades 3 to 5)
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  3:30 pm
• Snow Much Fun Craft Night
  Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
  4:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Find Your Voice - Toastmasters International
  Hillsboro Brookwood Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy , Hillsboro
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Family Storytime
  West Slope Community Library , 3678 SW 78th Street , Portland
  10:00 am
• Digital Navigator One-On-One Tech Help
  North Plains Library , 31334 NW Commercial St , North Plains
  10:00 am
• Fun for Ones (12-24 months)
  Tigard Public Library , 13500 SW Hall Boulevard , Tigard
  10:15 am
• Faith & Friends — Dwell
  The Growler Garage , 1837 Pacific Ave Suite 133 , Forest Grove
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is my doggo Birdie Girl.
  She is the first dog Ive had as my own since I was 6yrs old and my dog Shoshi was hit and killed by a car. I got Birdie last year when I was 43yrs… (Nextdoor Tanasbourne)
• Our cat got out yesterday, if you see her please reach out.
  Her name is Midgie she is a black/brown/orange/white calico shorthair with white front paws and a diamond on her forehead. Also has a spotty nose and… (Nextdoor Edgefield)

• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Hillsboro. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Beaverton

• The Reser to feature ‘genre-defying' holiday show with Portland Cello Project (valleytimes.news)
• Capital Chatter: The power of a plan (dailyastorian.com)
• Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Portland Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical! (broadwayworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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