Community Corner
🌱Barrows Rd. Hit-And-Run Driver + Hillsboro Hotel Sued For Back Taxes
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Get on up, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening in Beaverton today.
First, today's weather:
A bit of snow and rain. High: 48 Low: 33.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- Beaverton police say they're in contact with a driver who admitted they struck and killed a pedestrian on Monday, April 11. The fatal crash happened at Southwest 160th Street and Southwest Barrows Road. The driver did not stop at the time of the accident. (Beaverton Patch)
- Are you secretly a 'Karen,' or worse... a 'Becky'? Beaverton Library has a class to help you. The library is hosting "Challenging Our Inner Becky: Interventions of White Women-ness in Our Community." Click over to the library to register, or head to the article to find out more! (Pamplin Media Group: click here for free access via your library card; click here if you have a paid subscription)
- I haven't shared any Nike news in a while... But avocado-themed sneakers are certainly newsworthy. Check out the highly collectible Nike Dunk Low "Avocado" via Sneaker News.
- Washington County is suing a Hillsboro hotel for the payment of the largest lodging tax delinquency in recent memory. Vancouver developer Dean Kirkland's Staybridge Suites Hillsboro North's property did not pay tax from October 2019 to August 2020. The county claims the hotel has collected the tax — which is based on occupancy — from customers but has not passed it along. (OregonLive)
- In the market for a new home? Check out the latest real estate roundup for the Beaverton area from the Beaverton Patch.
From our sponsor:
Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?
To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.
Today in Beaverton:
- One-on-One Technology Help - Tigard Public Library generously offers to help you recover lost passwords, join social media and other modern-day essentials. Click over to reserve a half-hour spot between 10 a.m. and noon.
- Last Call Trivia @ The Pit Stop - Prove your worth... at knowing random facts about stuff. Prizes and food specials are yours to claim at 10245 SW Canyon Road. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Lea Salonga in Concert - Hit The Reser to hear a memorable voice from Broadway. Tickets are still available for the Tony Award-winning performer. $95. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Don't forget! There are still openings available for the Beaverton Old Town Bubble Walk on April 30. Boba. Samples. Walking. Sounds like a great afternoon. (Instagram)
- Washington County wants your thoughts on "Middle Housing" — that's duplexes,
triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters and townhouses. It means denser neighborhoods and possibly lower housing costs. Click over to Twitter to find out how to share your thoughts.
More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!
Other classifieds:
- Attn: Local News Watchers (Details)
- Add your classified
Loving the Beaverton Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:
- Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
- Get your local business listed in front of readers
- Send me a news tip or suggestion at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.
That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.
— Ash DeMello
About me: Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.