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Rise and shine, Hillsboro!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Corridor upgrades and lane closures, $1.5M for public safety and behavioral health, and 50% off CSA shares for SNAP + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Hillsboro protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Washington County corridor improvements: Construction on Blanton Street in South Hillsboro starts this month, with daytime lane closures and safety upgrades including a multiuse path, a buffered bike lane, and new lighting — see what’s planned and when.
Resources headed to local programs: Congresswoman Andrea Salinas secured $1.5 million for public safety and behavioral health in Washington County, including upgrades for the Sheriff’s Office and support for Beaverton’s Behavioral Health Court — see the funding breakdown.
Discover local farm shares: Helvetia’s CSA Share Fair happened February 28 in Washington County. A larger Portland event with 40 plus farms arrives March 15, and SNAP shoppers can get 50% off produce shares — find dates and discounts.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wings with kick: At Prime Tap House: Tanasbourne, crisp, saucy wings meet a chill tap list. Asian-style flavors like spicy lemongrass, orange habanero, and classic salt-and-pepper lead the way… perfect for sharing and a flats-versus-drums debate among adults.
Refill your self-care: Skip the mega-chains and pop into I Body Love & Co for small-batch bath goodies, refillable body wash and shampoo, plus a make-your-own candle session that smells as good as it sounds. It’s low-waste, high-vibe, and easy to fit into your week.
Tee up something local: Meriwether National Golf Club delivers variety with 27 holes on the West/North par-72 layout, plus a quick par-30 Short Course. Framed by farmland and the Tualatin River, it pairs scenic fairways with a clubhouse vibe where post-round debriefs rival the birdies.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🕯 Agape Grief Group @ Hillsboro Presbyterian Church | Thursday (3/5) at 1:30 PM – If you’re carrying a loss, come sit with folks who get it at this in-person grief group with Agape Hospice NW. Hospice families and neighbors are welcome in a compassionate, respectful space for sharing, listening, and healing. Not flashy, just necessary.
🧘 Saturday Morning Vinyasa Flow @ Breathing Room Yoga + Wellness Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your joints miss the 90s, skip the brunch lines and hit this chill vinyasa set to iconic throwbacks. Flow to a satisfying peak pose, then melt into slow stretches, meditation, and a long savasana. New artist or era every month, nostalgia included.
☘ Shamrock Shuffle 5k @ Griffin Oaks Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Griffin Oaks Park is hosting a 5k you can run, roll, or walk, then brag about over coffee. Adults are $15, kids 17 and under are free, and the route is accessible. Rain or shine, just register first, neighborly manners, and all.
🧘 Kundalini Yoga @ Breathing Room Yoga + Wellness Studio | Saturday (3/7) at 12:30 PM – Take a breather with Kundalini Yoga led by Elena López, a mellow blend of breathwork, simple kriyas, mantras, and meditation for clarity and calm. No experience needed, just comfy clothes, an open heart, and a willingness to stop clenching your jaw.
🔊 Sonic Bliss @ The Siren’s Hidden Oasis | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – If your nervous system has been double-booked since 2019, Jen’s Sonic Bliss is your sanctioned lie down. Think guided rest with gongs, crystal bowls, and gentle rhythms that do the work while you just breathe, blink, and exist. $35, space is tight, reserve it.
🤠 Country Night @ Bullets, Burgers and Brews | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Country Night takes over downtown Forest Grove with a free, all-ages mix of classic and current country, line dancing, and partner twirls. There’s a lesson to keep you from two-stepping on toes, then it’s Country Swing, Two Step, and progressive patterns until your knees protest.
🌱 Forest Grove’s Spring Festival @ Zesti Food Carts | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Think you can finally part with that “still good” sweater, and your third spider plant? Forest Grove’s Spring Festival brings a clothing swap, seed and plant swap in a heated greenhouse, local makers, food trucks, and live music, all low-stress, high-community. Free, RSVP appreciated.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Hillsboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 15%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 89%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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