Beaverton Half Marathon + 2-Alarm Fire + Highway 217 Upgrades

Hey, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with the latest edition of the Beaverton Daily.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

1. Forty firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire on the 1700 block of Southwest Harvey Way in Aloha on Thursday afternoon. Three homes were damaged in the blaze, with two affected families displaced. All people and pets escaped safely, although a firefighter was hospitalized for injuries. The cause is under investigation. (KOIN.com)
2. Eater Portland's Brooke Jackson-Glidden reports that Farmer & the Beast is among the latest restaurants to sign up to join Matt's BBQ at the incoming Breakside cart pod. Other delicious options will be the Sushi burrito cart chain Let's Roll, and a new fry cart called Fry Bar. The pod is set to open this fall, and I've already got my fork out. (Eater Portland)
3. Metro Councilors approved a variety of infrastructure upgrades when they met August 3, including plans that affect Beaverton. The group voted to add a new southbound lane to 217 from Southwest Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway to Route 99W and widen the Hall Boulevard overpass. Councilor Juan Carlos González, who represents Hillsboro and Forest Grove, voiced his dissent, suggesting the meeting was a practice in 'rubber-stamping.' (Pamplin Media Group)
4. August 6 was International Beer Day, so it was a great time to hear about plans for a new beer festival coming to the area. The Westside Beer Fest will bring 30 craft breweries to the Wingspan Event & Conference Center. The three-day festival is planned for September 24 through 26. (Pamplin Media Group)
5. The Beaverton Public Safety Center made a list of notable solar-powered buildings in the area, compiled by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce. Because it was one of the first all-electric commercial buildings in the region, contractors, designers and manufacturers faced a learning curve throughout the design/construction process. Although the Public Safety Building isn't considered truly 'net-zero' in its energy use, it utilizes no fossil fuels and adds resiliency to the power grid. (Daily Journal of Commerce)

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Today in Beaverton

• All Ages Craft Kit: Solar-Powered Night Lights - Register to pick up free supplies and instructions at the Garden Home Community Library. (Regular business hours)
• Marta's Farewell Storytime - Head to Cedar Mill Community Library to say goodbye and listen to stories outdoors. (9:00 AM)
• Cap off Oregon Farmers Market Week with a visit to the Beaverton Farmers Market. Head downtown to take advantage of August's bounty of seasonal produce. (9:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
• ¡CompARTE! - Beaverton City Library - Kids in grades K-2 are invited to Spanish-language art time. Free supplies are available to pick up at the library upon registration. (11:00 AM)
• Sunday: Get out your running shoes for the 2021 Beaverton Half Marathon 5/10K. The route takes you through Old Town Beaverton and on the Fanno Creek Trail, with Rogue Beer to greet you at the end. (8:00 AM)

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Beaverton Patch Notebook

• Beaverton City Library: "Incredible things are all around us, waiting to be discovered and savored. Enjoy this look into how squirrels employ ..." (Facebook)
• Beaverton Police reported 75 total DUII arrests for the month of July. The agency reminds folks to use a designated driver. (Instagram)
• Five Oaks Museum announces its first in-person exhibition will be Summer 2022. The museum went completely virtual due to the pandemic. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Ash DeMello

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.