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🌱 Patch AM: Why are suspects repeatedly escaping from Hillsboro’s Washington County Courthouse?
And check out Sparkling Wine Event on the Hillsboro Patch calendar
Good morning to you Hillsboro! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why are suspects repeatedly escaping from Hillsboro’s Washington County Courthouse?
- Which Hillsboro team is facing red‑hot Skyview in Portland?
Also on today's calendar: Hatha (Subbing) — morganicwellness.com and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hillsborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hillsborofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 46 and low of 35 degrees.
- Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 30.
- Sunday: Some brightening, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• VIDEOS: 3rd escape in 3 years at Washington County Courthouse (forestgrovenewstimes.com) — A series of escapes from the Washington County Courthouse has repeatedly spilled into downtown Hillsboro, including a recent case where deputies chased a man several blocks to Northeast Third and Jackson. Two earlier incidents in 2023 also triggered searches near downtown streets and a shelter-in-place alert, raising questions about courthouse security and neighborhood impacts. 
• Tim Martinez: 'Tis the season for holiday prep basketball (bellinghamherald.com) — A Southwest Washington girls basketball power is heading to Portland’s PCA Holiday Classic, where Skyview will open against Glencoe High School from Hillsboro. The story runs through the Storm’s packed holiday tournament schedule, including a recent title in Lake Oswego and upcoming games in Portland, plus a roundup of other regional teams’ holiday tournaments.
📸 Around Hillsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsboro
★ Featured events ★
- Sparkling Wine Event
Helvetia Farm Market, 23137 NW West Union Rd, Hillsboro
5:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Giờ kể chuyện tiếng Việt - Vietnamese Storytime
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
10:15 am - Chess @ the Library / Ajedrez en la biblioteca
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
1:00 pm - Hatha (Subbing) — morganicwellness.com
Back to Balance LLC , 451 S 1st Ave Ste 100 , Hillsboro
10:00 am - Digital Navigator – One-on-One Support/ Navegador Digital – Apoyo Uno a Uno
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
10:30 am - Sensory Playtime
Hidden Creek Community Center , 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr , Hillsboro
1:00 pm - Russian Storytime
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
1:00 pm - Boxing Day!!!
Hillsboro Public Library , 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway , Hillsboro
3:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
📣 Hillsboro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hours today — LEKA Playland
LEKA Playland , 7405 SW Tech Center Dr Suite A120 , Tigard
9:00 am - BYOG Night ~ Let the Competition Begin — Patton Valley Wines
Patton Valley Wines , 2007 Main St , Forest Grove
3:00 pm - Zumba Fitness
Uptown Dance Studio , 14355 SW Pacific Hwy , Tigard
9:15 am - Garden Home Family Storytime
Garden Home Community Library , 7475 SW Oleson Road , Portland
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fire crews responded to a two-story residential fire on Roy Rodgers Rd., with all occupants confirmed safe and the fire now under control.
6:43PM on Dec 24: Fire crews are responding to a two-story residential fire on Roy Rodgers Rd, with water tenders providing an alternative water… (Nextdoor ) - #Reunited
Lost Cat!! Sweet Remy a smoky gray 3 yr old fixed female cat with a white spot on her forehead and her right ear lightly tipped, escaped from the… (Nextdoor Orenco)
- Oregon Staffing posted a job opening for Aide, Housekeeping in Hillsboro. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Hillsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beaverton
- As homeless youth numbers double, Beaverton's HomePlate asks for community help (beavertonvalleytimes.com)
- SoLe's Filipino Store brings first Asian market to Forest Grove, Cornelius area (forestgrovenewstimes.com)
- Basketball Recap: Skyview's Victory on Monday Extends Winning Streak to Six (maxpreps.com)
Forest Grove
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-- The Patch AM Team
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