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Beaver Creek Apt. Shooting + Abuse Help Center + BSD Free Meals

Here's the latest edition the Beaverton Daily! This is your source for all things going on in Beaverton.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. A man was found shot to death at the Beaver Creek Apartments early Monday morning. Police responded to the scene and found Rocky Harkins, 43, dead. Officers arrested the man's roommate, James A. Dewhurst, 38, on charges of second-degree murder. (KOIN)
  2. Vulnerable families will soon find it easier to get the help they need as the state prepares to create a co-located domestic violence and child abuse center in Washington County. The Family Justice Center (FJC) on 158th is the current resource for adult abuse victims, while victims of child abuse are directed CARES Northwest, located in North Portland. State officials recently allocated funds to establish a new facility that will bring both organizations into one location. FJC's president, Judy Willey, says separation of these services can act as a barrier to people getting the help they need. (Pamplin Media Group)
  3. Most of us are a bit tired of Zoom meetings and video calls— some more than others. Dozens of Beaverton parents demonstrated this feeling when they protested virtual meetings outside the Beaverton School District offices Monday night. Although board members have included written comments from the public submitted prior to scheduled Zoom meetings throughout the pandemic, protesters expressed the desire to make those comments live. A BSD spokesperson said it is considering the possibility of live public comments in the future. (KGW.com)
  4. Do you have a skill you'd like to share with the community? If so, the folks over at PCC may want you! School reps say its "Community Education Program is always searching for that next great instructor." The non-credit program currently offers classes such as Irish Gaelic, wine pairing and Ethiopian cooking. What are the keys to success in a role like this? It doesn't take a teaching degree, just a commitment to connecting with the community and perhaps a little humor. (Press Release Desk)
  5. Head over to Patch to find local furry friends who need a home. This week's selection includes a bonded pair of Siamese Snowshoe mix kittens, a friendly adult Terrier Chihuahua mix named Lydia and a young Puggle who goes by Brady. (Patch)

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Today in Beaverton

  • Take and Make: Metal Tooling - West Slope Community Library offers a free makers kit plus instructions for a fun craft. Reserve online, pickup in person. (Regular library hours)
  • StoryWalk® - Tualatin Valley Creates invites you to experience a tale on foot along the Fanno Creek Trail behind the Tigard Public Library. (All day)
  • Process, Not Product! - Beaverton City Library - Kids are invited to participate in child-directed and choice-driven creative time via video conferencing. Supply kits available for pickup upon registration. (10:15 AM)
  • Visioning Advisory Committee Meeting - See what's in store for the City of Beaverton by attending this virtual meeting. (6:30 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton School District: "All students will receive free meals during the 2021-22 school year! But did you know, if you fill out a meal benefits application, it provides more than just free meals for your student?" Click the link to find out why you should still fill out an application! (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Government: "Now is your opportunity to get involved!!!! During the month of September all are invited to apply to join a Board or Commission." Click over to see what last year's participants accomplished! (Facebook)
  • Today is National Burnt Ends Day, which means it's time for some BBQ! Head on over to Wolf's Head Smokehouse at BG's Food Cartel for Kansas City-style burnt ends, or Buster's in Tigard for (what some say) is the area's closest thing to authentic Kansas City barbecue.

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— Ash DeMello

About me: I'm Ash, a freelance writer in the Beaverton area. My job has given me strong opinions about Oxford commas and dangling modifiers, but if you have strong opinions about the Beaverton Daily, our community or things you'd like to hear about, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.


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