Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Local excitement, lingering questions: Construction of Hillsboro’s new In-N-Out is nearly finished, but neighbors worry traffic could get worse. There’s still no opening date, and it can’t open until a traffic plan is approved -- learn what's required before opening

Popular chicken chain expands: Construction is underway for a Chick-fil-A in Cornelius at Baseline Street and North Fourth Avenue, eyeing a Sept. 25 finish. The company says locations typically add 80 to 120 jobs -- get all the details

Congressional support for infrastructure: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici secured over $1 million for seismic upgrades at the Joint Water Commission plant, boosting earthquake resilience and a new disinfection facility to protect Washington County’s drinking water -- see how funds will help

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Weeknight comfort upgrade: Pho Alley 11 is your midweek reset with steaming bowls of pho, from rich short rib to stone-bowl, plus crisp salad rolls and legit banh mi. Cap it with ube or egg coffee and call it self-care, no dishes required.

Dinner indecision solved: When the group text spirals, Hillsboro Downtown Station has you covered this week with a legit mix of carts from poke to Cuban to pho, plus indoor seating and a taphouse. Easy spot to bring friends, kids, or that neighbor who only eats chicken tenders.

Not your average pint: BDSM Brewing Company is a homegrown Hillsboro brewery mixing locally sourced ingredients with a playful, community-first vibe. Expect creative pours dreamed up by brewmaster Billy, low-key events, and a downtown spot that feels like your friend’s living room, only with better beer.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🍷 April Sip, Paint & Pizza @ Pizzario | Monday (4/27) at 6:00 PM – Ready to swap doomscrolling for brushstrokes, pizza, and a first drink at Pizzario in historic downtown Hillsboro? Catherine leads a relaxed, step-by-step acrylic session, all levels welcome. $50 per person or two for $90, includes supplies, first beverage, and a slice, register at catherinebedegallery.com/classes.

👠 Downtown Hillsboro Ladies Night @ Khantoke Thai Kitchen | Wednesday (4/29) at 3:00 PM – Call it Ladies Night, call it self-care with curry. Hillsboro Downtown Partnership hosts a free meetup at Khantoke Thai Kitchen in Downtown Hillsboro, a cozy spot for Thai classics, plus gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Bring a friend, buy a drink, enter the raffle.

🍖 Meating Place PTC Fundraiser @ The Meating Place | Friday (5/1) at 9:00 AM – Swing by The Meating Place on Cornelius Pass and stock up like a responsible adult. Mention Rock Creek PTC at checkout, and a whopping 50% of profits go right back to the school. Butcher shop purchases count, not the cafe, so keep it meaty.

🏺 Make Ceramic Signs and Ornaments @ Clay and Vintage Studio | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 PM – Take a breather and get your hands muddy at a hands-on pottery class with Instructor Jennifer, making ceramic signs and ornaments through Classpop in Portland. It is part therapy, part craft night, all Portland. Zero kiln talk required, just patience, laughs, and clay.

🌽 Hillsboro Farmers Markets - Saturday Downtown @ Hillsboro Farmers' Markets - Downtown Hillsboro | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – If your crisper drawer is judging you, Downtown Hillsboro’s Saturday market will set things right with real produce, hot pastries, and folks you actually know. Stroll, sip a local coffee, grab flowers, and call it quality time that even your calendar respects.

💐 Mother’s Day Market @ Stoneberg Alpacas | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Skip the brunch chaos and wander Stoneberg Alpacas for a Mother’s Day market with local makers, plants, cookies, and cozy boutique finds. Shop the porch and boutique, snap a family photo in the pasture, then let the alpacas judge your choices, lovingly, of course.

🎨 Family Create and Connect: Wearable Sculpture @ Walters Cultural Arts Center | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Free, drop-in art time on Walters Lawn where all ages turn recycled odds and ends into wearable sculpture to take home. Pack water, snacks, and your best catwalk, weather permitting, and yes, finally, couture you can hose off. También se habla español.

This 3-bed, 2-bath estate offers 1,808 square feet with an open layout, cook island, built-in appliances, LVP flooring, and a gas fireplace. A soaking-tub bath and upstairs primary suite add retreat vibes. Outside, a covered deck complements indoor and outdoor arenas with stalls and tack room, a 16-tree orchard, a detached guest suite with shop, and an income-producing manufactured home.