Hit And Run + Water Safety Reminder + Help For Homeless Teens

Good morning readers. Below you’ll find some of the top news stories from around town as well as some events to help you plan your day. Highlights include a hit and run, a reminder to stay safe on the water this weekend and new efforts to help homeless teens.

Today’s Weather:

Plan on a high of 61’ and a low of 47’ with a few rain showers throughout the day.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. Beaverton Police report a hit and run on 5th near Main. The driver fled after damaging a power pole, causing a brief outage. (@beaverton_police)
2. Local Beaverton woman, Monica Linder, is participating in a program called Second Home, which locates housing for homeless teens within private residences, Max Egener reports. An alternative to the foster system, Second Home works like a leasing program with youth as tenants, though there is no fee. (Forest Grove News Times)
3. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue firefighters reported to Evanbrook Apartments in the Cedar Mill area last night. The cause of the fire and extent of the damage has not yet been reported. (@latte1995)
4. Washington County Park Rangers issue a reminder about water safety ahead of the holiday weekend. As people head to lakes, streams and rivers, officials say to remain cautious about life jacket usage and cold water temperatures. (KGW)
5. Beaverton School District shared a video about equity work at Sato Elementary. The efforts are part of BSD’s antiracism policies. (Beaverton School District)

Today in Beaverton:

• Sit in on City Council tonight via Zoom to learn the latest plans for Beaverton. (7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Interested in poetry? Beaverton City Library hosts an online poetry discussion group, Pacific Wonderland Poets. (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Live Music Open Mic— At The Garages Satellite Pub welcomes local artists. (6:30 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn more about the connection between Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Northwest at Five Oaks Museum’s virtual exhibition entitled DISplace. (Five Oaks Museum)
• It’s Oregon Wine Month. Why not take the opportunity to visit one of our local purveyors such as Hamacher Wineries, Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Resolu Cellars and Syndicate Wine Bar. (@resolucellars)

Well, folks, you’re all caught up for your Thursday. Welcome back tomorrow for more local news and events. Reach out with anything you’d like to see in the Daily Digest via beaverton@patch.com.

-Ashley

About me: I’m Ashley DeMello, and I’ve worked as a freelance writer for about eight years. I currently live in the Beaverton area. When I’m not gathering info for this newsletter, you’ll probably find me lost on the Westside Trail.