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🌱Houseplant Swap + Hillsboro Farmers Market Celebrates 40 Years
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Hello Beaverton. Let's take a look at what's going on today.
First, today's weather:
Don't let all those clouds fool you, it really is getting warmer High:67 Low: 46
Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:
- Between 80 and 100 rounds were fired around 5 p.m. Friday afternoon as deputies searched for a gunman after reports that a truck's windshield had been shot earlier in the afternoon. The incident took place in Northwest Cornelius Pass Road between Germantown and West Union Road. Police had closed the road because of the reports as they searched for the shooter. Todd Borino, 51, was detained just after 5:30 p.m. and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Fortunately nobody was hurt. The road has been reopened. (KPTV)
- On Thursday evening, a man was life flighted to a nearby trauma center after he was shot near Cornelius. One person has been detained by authorities regarding the event. The name of the person in custody has not been released yet. (KGW)
- The Hillsboro Farmers Market isn't going to let the Weil Arcade fire in January slow their roll as they plan for their 40th anniversary this year. The market offices were just on the edge of the fire and while they didn't burn, much of the property that was inside was destroyed by heat and smoke. For that reason, the kid's Market Sprouts program and the Market Kitchen program that provided recipes for home cooks will not be back this year. Despite the setbacks, market organizers say the market is a vital part of Hillsboro and the main market will reopen in downtown Hillsboro on April 23 and the Orenco station market will open April 24. (Hillsboro News Times)
- The Apple Store in Bridgeport Village is planning on doubling its size, moving from its current location occupying 5,940 square feet around the corner to a space that will give them 10,800 square feet. The storefront in the shopping mall has already been demolished. Portland tech executive Cabel Sassern spotted a permit application outlining new plans. It's not immediately clear when the move will occur. (OregonLive)
- NIKE celebrated Nike Air Max Day yesterday. The sneakers giant created this holiday 35 years ago in 1978 when they released the footwear known as Air Max 1. This year, in keeping with tradition, NIKE "Blueprint," "La Ville-Lumiere" and "Wabisabi" colorways are dropping as regional exclusives. Can you say retail therapy? (DraftKings Nation)
Today in Beaverton:
- Housplant Swap @ Cornell Farms - Trade your labeled cuttings at the Garden Pavilion behind the yellow farmhouse Cafe off Barnes Road. There will be tables for free cuttings, negotiable cuttings and option for folks who just want to learn! (3 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
- You can always count on the Beaverton City Library. Family storytime will happen today between 4:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Children between 0 and 8 years old are invited to attend along with their caregivers. It is free.
- Walk today in the sunshine at Hyland Forest Park, a wooded area with hiking trails that is dog friendly (bring a leash). The park encompasses 30 acres and is popular for bird watching. The trails are not always accessible. The park lies between South Beaverton and Highland residential areas.
From my notebook:
- Mayor Lacey Beaty will be making her state of the city address on March 29. The mayor is expected to talk about the achievements in the city such as the Reser Center for the Arts that recently opened downtown. She is also likely to discuss improvements necessary for public safety along Beaverton roads including the Loop project which will make Beaverton more pedestrian and bike friendly.
- The Beaverton Area Aquatics Club (BAAC) is accepting registrations for the summer session. Tryouts begin this next week with a parent meet and greet on Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facilities are located at 2400 NW 153rd.
- If you are thinking of adding a pet to your household, Indigo Rescue reminds you that they have lots of loving animals looking for their furever homes. Call 503-626-7222 to make arrangements to visit and meet your next best friend.
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— Merlin Douglass