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1. Family Sues Nike and Youth Nonprofit Alleging Rape of Teen Athlete at Elite Camp (people.com) — A lawsuit alleges a 16-year-old girl was choked and raped during a Nike elite training camp in Beaverton on July 5, with the incident reported to Beaverton police and criminal charges pending against another attendee. The suit claims inadequate supervision at a hotel near Nike's headquarters and accuses Nike and a partner nonprofit of discouraging immediate police contact.
2. Washington County commissioner decries 'culture of fear' cultivated by recently resigned chair (opb.org) — Washington County's commission chair has resigned after making an obscene gesture toward Commissioner Nafisa Fai, prompting a public show of support from officials including those representing Beaverton. Fai, now in a runoff for the chair position, is calling for an end to what she describes as a 'culture of fear' in county leadership, a shift that could reshape how regional decisions affecting Beaverton are made.
3. Food Waste Prevention Week 2026: Ways to Succeed in Portland (bridgetownbites.com) — Beaverton residents can plug into Food Waste Prevention Week 2026, running September 28 to October 4, with local partners like Leanpath helping spotlight practical ways to cut household food waste. The guide walks you through composting options, smarter shopping and storage, donation outlets, and even foraging resources, all aimed at saving money, reducing methane emissions, and supporting neighbors facing food insecurity.
4. Who are the best boys high school soccer teams in the state? The coaches tell you here (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Beaverton High's boys soccer team is currently tied for sixth in the statewide 6A coaches poll, with a strong 3-1-1 record that puts them among Oregon's elite programs. The rankings, compiled by OSAAtoday, highlight how competitive Beaverton is against top schools like Lakeridge, Cleveland, and Jesuit.
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