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🌱Hit-And-Run Death ID'd As Beaverton Man + Yellow Air Advisory
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Welcome back, Beaverton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny. High: 46 Low: 33.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- A Beaverton man died Thursday as the result of a crash on McGloughlin Boulevard in Southeast Portland. Police identified the victim as Douglas J. Kereczman, 40, of Beaverton. Three individuals were detained Friday following an investigation into the fatal hit-and-run. (Pamplin Media Group)
- Get prepared for the week with help from the Beaverton Weekly Weather Forecast from the Beaverton Patch. You can expect fog and clouds this week, with lows dropping into the 20s.
- Stay abreast of the housing market with the latest list of new homes for sale from Beaverton Patch. Options range from a contemporary townhome in South Cooper Mountain to an updated ranch-style home near downtown.
- Get your literature fix with a list of six Oregon literary events via OregonLive. Locally, the Beaverton City Library is hosting the One Book, One Beaverton discussion on January 27, featuring the community reading selection, "The Cold Millions," by Jess Walters.
- Are things looking a little hazy out there? ICYMI, there's a 'Yellow Air' advisory for the area that extends through today. Experts advise avoiding burning wood to help improve the air quality. (@WashCoOregon via Twitter)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Dreamers, Leaders & Legends: Mae Jemison [online] - Beaverton City Library hosts an event for kids in grades K-5 to discuss the career and achievements of the first Black woman to travel into space. Registration required. (4:00 PM)
- One Book, One Beaverton: Song Circle: Work Songs - Beaverton City Library invites musicians of all levels to join in for nine to 10 work-themed songs inspired by "The Cold Millions." Lyrics and chords provided. Register to get the link. (6:00 PM)
- Cedar Hills Ready! QuakeUp! Join a Zoom workshop to learn more about disaster preparedness and what to pack in your emergency kits. (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Beaverton Creek Trail Phase II was recently improved. The THPRD project will connect the Beaverton Creek Trail to the extensive Westide Trail network. Work is scheduled to begin this year. (Instagram)
- THPRD is looking for volunteers! It's a great way to help out the community and meet new folks. Click the link to learn more. (Twitter)
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— Ash DeMello
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