Community Corner
🌱BSD Labor Shortage + Woman Sentenced For December Crime Spree
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Up and at 'em, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, February 16 off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
A morning shower; cloudy. High: 52 Low: 43.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- A Portland woman who went on a crime spree in Beaverton in December was sentenced, the Washington County DA announced on Tuesday. Ramona Nyisha Washington was given four years in prison for thefts at a liquor store, stealing wigs from a costume store and driving a stolen car. (KPTV.com)
- Most industries are facing labor shortages these days, and the Beaverton School District is no exception. The district hosted a job fair on Tuesday and another today to hopefully fill up to 300 positions. BSD is looking for substitutes, para-educators, custodians and other positions, and they're offering cash bonuses to sweeten the deal. (KGW.com)
- Share your opinion on the Beaverton Downtown Loop Project with city officials tonight. The project will improve walking, biking and transit downtown along Southwest Hall Boulevard and Watson Avenue. Submit questions via the city's website before noon today, then log on at 6:00 PM to hear the details! (Pamplin Media Group: click here for free access via your WCCLS account or click here if you have a paid subscription)
- A house on Skyline Boulevard was destroyed early Tuesday morning after it caught fire. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue reported to the scene north of the Helvetia area after a fire started in the garage and spread to the rest of the home. Because of the remote location, firefighters had to call in a special water truck in order to supply their hoses. TVF&R has not reported any injuries associated with the blaze. (Patch)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Beaverton School District Job Fair - Take your resume to the district offices to help fill a variety of open positions. (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Toddler Storytime - Register for an online storytime from Beaverton City Library that features stories and fun activities to help kids learn to love reading! (10:15 AM)
- Beaverton Downtown Loop Virtual Open House - Find out more about upcoming improvements. Submit questions via the city's website by noon today. (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Way to go, Oregon! You listened to your mamas — KOIN.com reports that Oregon ranks number nine in the country for eating fruits and veggies! Some of the credit has to go to amazing organizations such as Beaverton Farmers Market that help keep fresh, seasonal produce an experience that everyone can enjoy.
- Beaverton City Government shares how they've helped downtown businesses improve their storefronts with the Storefront Improvement Grant Program. Take a look at the before and after over at Facebook.
- Local Business of the Day: The Sudra downtown has been our go-to for when we're feeling healthy(ish). Homey flavors + lotsa veggies + mocktails that don't make you feel cheated ensure the restaurant will always have a place in my heart. (Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
About me: I'm an Oregon native with a degree in Linguistics and a passion for language and all things local. I've been writing professionally for eight years. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.