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🌱Beaverton Man Sentenced For Sex Abuse + Hwy 217 Upgrades Begin

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Thursday, neighbors!

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 45 Low: 37.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. A Beaverton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he gave a guilty plea in a child sexual abuse case. Douglas Edward Mulloy, 78, caught the attention of the Beaverton police when he began messaging an officer who was posing as a 15-year-old girl online. Learn more about the ensuing investigation at KPTV.com.
  2. The Highway 217 Auxiliary Lane Project is almost underway. The project is designed to improve the adjacent north/south bicycle and pedestrian network, fix bottlenecks and create a frontage road for southbound drivers connecting Allen Boulevard and Denney Road. Contractor crews and equipment will arrive throughout December, with work commencing in January 2022. (iHeartRadio)
  3. It's shopping season, and locals are weighing in on 'buy now, pay later' options. One Beaverton resident says paying her bills on time prevents her from costly finance charges sometimes associated with these programs. An Aloha man remarks that financing deals could "lead to some irresponsible spending." Find out what the experts say at KPTV.com.
  4. The feds gave Portland police $400,000 to investigate the "Dark Web" and COVID-19 fraudsters, and they're planning on paying Washington County law enforcement agencies to help them out. The Willamette Week explains that the project will target preventing counterfeit goods from entering local markets and help stop intellectual property crimes. $150,000 in consulting fees is slated to go to the Beaverton Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff's Office and other agencies designated as consultants.
  5. Learn about Friends of the Refuge's efforts to protect the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge over at Pamplin Media Group. The beautiful spot just north of Sherwood is open to the public for hiking, education and more. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is looking to expand usage of nearby Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Share your opinion with the agency via a link in the article.

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Loneliness Summit - Washington County Health and Human Services hosts a discussion on feeling alone, complete with guest speakers, loneliness resources, prizes and more, via Zoom. (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Pacific Wonderland Poets [online] - Beaverton City Library invites poets to share their talents with fellow practitioners of verse. (6:00 PM)
  • [Online] Virtual Interview Skills - Tigard Public Library hosts a chance to align your skillset with the current job market. Registration required. (6:00 PM)
  • Spanish Online Conversation Hour - Cedar Mill Community Library welcomes learners for a valuable practice opportunity! Register to get the link. (6:30 PM)
  • $5 Buck Thursdays - Hear from four bands and enjoy $5 food and drink specials @ At the Garages Eatery & Taphouse. (7:30 PM - 11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Need help affording THPRD classes? Click over to learn about the agency's financial aid program. (Instagram)
  • Get a closer look at the progress made on the Beaverton Park & Fountain over at YouTube. With 45 jets on the spray deck and color-changing lights, it's sure to be a popular spot come Spring 2022.
  • Here's the area's November 2021 DUII numbers, courtesy of Washington County Sheriff's deputies: 46 drivers were arrested last month for DUII. The agency says to expect increased DUII patrols December 15-January 1. (Twitter)
  • Concerned about the 50+ earthquakes recently reported off the Oregon Coast? Check out Washington County's earthquake preparations by clicking the link. (Twitter)

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