TikTok School Threat + Breakthrough Cases Surge + McMenamins Hack

Happy Friday, Hillsboro! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 43 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Hillsboro:

1. Tigard Apartment Scene Of Double Killing, Suspect On The Run (Hillsboro Patch)
2. Hillsboro Weekend Weather Forecast (Hillsboro Patch)
3. Gresham 'Execution-Style' Drug Murder Results In Five Arrests (Patch)
4. TikTok violence threat has schools on alert (Patch).
5. McMenamins hit by data breach (Patch).
6. COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases Mount (Patch).
7. This Weekend's Hillsboro Area Events (Hillsboro Patch)
8. Lake Oswego High School 'Threat Incident' Forces Long Lockdown (Lake Oswego Patch)
9. 5 New Hillsboro Area Properties For Sale (Hillsboro Patch)
10. Pamplin Media Group - Hillsboro Library union negotiations hit roadblocks, union says (Pamplin Media Group)

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Today in Hillsboro:

From my notebook:

• Hillsboro Police Department: "Sharing a little holiday cheer – The Hillsboro Police Officers Association purchased gifts for some families receiving services at Randall Children’s Hospital, and made the special deliveries this week." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Aero Academy: "It's Getting Cold: ❄️ You’ve probably noticed the seasons are changing. Colder temperatures bring additional challenges in aviation, we need start thinking about things like cloud ceilings, freezing levels, and the formation of ice and..." (Instagram)
• Hillsboro Police Department: "Come on out and join us at The Streets of Tanasbourne now until 8 pm for free cocoa and candy canes!" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Police Department: "Take a break from your holiday shopping for a cup of cocoa and a candy cane! See you tonight! The Streets of Tanasbourne" (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Parks & Recreation: "We released more free Lightopia spots last night, and as of this writing (Thursday at noon), there are still plenty of spots left for the 23rd-31st! Sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-lightopia-an-illuminated-journey-registra..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro School District: "Please Help us Put a Stop to Social Media Disturbances Desplace hacia abajo para leer la carta en español 12/16/21 Dear HSD Students and Families, We are writing today to reassure you of the safety measures in place at our schools (www.h..." (Facebook)
• Hillsboro Public Library: "Hora de cuentos con Elefante y Cerdita! Hoy, 16 de diciembre, 10 - 10:30 am Únase a nosotros para una hora de cuentos especial con Elefante y Cerdito. Con permiso del propio Mo Willems. Se requiere registración. https://wccls.bibliocommo..." (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.