Community Corner
🌱Fire Damages Downtown Hillsboro Businesses + ZooLights End Soon
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Welcome back, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Rain. High: 42 Low: 36.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- Another fire struck downtown Hillsboro Sunday, just shortly after the blaze that displaced 17 people on Saturday. Firefighters responded to a four-alarm commercial building blaze on Main Street early Sunday morning. Kelly Doyle reports that 25 nearby buildings are possibly affected by the smoke and water. The cause hasn't yet been determined. (KOIN)
- Learn more about the crash on December 31 that killed a Forest Grove man over at Pamplin Media Group (click here for free access using your WCCLS login or click here if you have a paid subscription). Investigators say William L. Bartels, 65, was driving at a high rate of speed on Southwest Farmington and Rood Bridge roads when he lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital later that day.
- Heads up, prospective Beaverton homebuyers: Here are five new properties on the market. There are a couple of darling smaller homes at mid-range prices, as well as a family home for $774,900 in the Oak Hills area. And, if you're not finding anything that suits you, check out an empty lot in Bethany at $299,000 that looks to be awaiting your dream home. (Beaverton Patch)
- If the many tournaments that capped off last month drew you into the whole high school basketball scene, Beaverton Patch has a list of upcoming games. Check out the now highly acclaimed Beavers on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or get a glimpse of Mountainside versus Tualatin on Tuesday. Click over to the article for a complete list.
- Are you heading to the coast sometime soon? KATU reports that King Tides visited the Oregon Coast over the weekend, and they're expected to continue through today. They're a great opportunity to witness the phenomenal power of nature, but don't forget to stay alert— the giant waves can be dangerous. Click over to the article to see pictures.
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Today in Beaverton:
- It's the last week to see ZooLights! Head over to the Oregon Zoo for a walk through a winter wonderland. Drive-thru viewing available. Tickets start at $12.80. (4:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
- Taylor Gee's ShakeDown - JJT Studios (7725 SW Nimbus Ave) invites you to a cardio-based dance class. $15. (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Ickabods Bar and Grill Feud Monday - Visit the downtown locale for Family Feud-style fun plus prizes! (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Oregon Road Runners Club - ORRC reminds folks that "this year's Y2K Run was delayed to January 8 due to weather. Come join us next Saturday. We are dedicating the 2022 Y2K Run to Ralph Brown, who started this event as the '8.6 in '86.'" (Facebook)
- View the aftermath of the downtown Hillsboro business fire over at Twitter, courtesy of @Hillsboro Fire.
- There's a new spot to get your tees and trendy, casual gear— Tilly's in Cedar Hills is open! (Instagram)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!
— Ash DeMello