🌱 Beaverton Mayor Confronts Offensive Exec + Car Thief Arrested

Rise and shine, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

A thick cloud cover. High: 46 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

1. Mayor Lacey Beaty called out the League of Oregon Cities director for a now-deleted Tweet. Mike D. Cully, who has served in his role for the last four years, wrote last week that he doesn't tip fast-food workers: "That's what your paycheck is for. Dissatisfied? Get an education and a better job." Cully later apologized to the mayor and reportedly deleted his Twitter account. The League is convening Monday to discuss the matter. Get all the details at OregonLive.
2. Here's the latest on the case involving a former Forest Grove police officer who drunkenly attacked a home featuring a Black Lives Matter flag. As part of a civil lawsuit settlement, Steven Teets has agreed to surrender his police certification after the incident on October 31, 2020. Mirella Castaneda, the homeowner, says the attack shook her families' sense of security. (KOIN.com)
3. Police arrested a man Saturday morning after he attempted to run over an officer using a stolen vehicle. Officers used the LoJack system to track a stolen car to an apartment complex in Hillsboro. Travis Johnson, 28, was inside the vehicle and allegedly rammed the officers' vehicle while trying to flee. Read the rest of the story at KPTV.com.
4. Kids are out of school; maybe you have time off work. It's a great opportunity to click over to Beaverton Patch and discover some activities going on in the area this week.
5. Need a new career? Look who's hiring in the Beaverton area via Beaverton Patch. Lots of customer service positions are open, as well as truck drivers, sales and more.

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Today in Beaverton:

• Ballroom & Latin HIIT Program - Uptown Dance Studio (14355 Southwest Pacific Highway) welcomes you to a chance to amp your metabolism and work on your dance moves! $7. (12:30 PM)
• Puppets with a Punchline [online] - Tualatin Public Library hosts a chance for kids ages 5-8 to make paper bag puppets and share a joke! Register to get the link. (2:00 PM)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament (at Main) - Teens are invited for friendly competition with prizes! (3:00 PM)
• Patrick's "Still" Got the Blues Jam - At the Garages hosts a session for musicians or chance to enjoy some tunes while grabbing so great food/drink. $5. (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking to fill your book stack for cozy winter reading? Cedar Mill & Bethany Library Teen Council members have some ideas. Click over to see their recommended reads. (Twitter)
• Are you in the market for a new car? Oregon has some of the strongest EV incentives in the country. Visit Your Beaverton to learn more about cash rebates and tax incentives towards the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle. (Facebook)
• Click over to @OHAOregon for the latest COVID-19 numbers. Washington County reports a 7-day average of about 111 new cases. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Ash DeMello

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