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Homicide Near Griffin Oaks Park + Native Plant Sale + Jam Session

Here's a five-minute guide to what's happening around town today.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Homicide in Hillsboro: Police are investigating a domestic violence-related homicide that occurred in Northeast Hillsboro near Griffin Oaks Park. After responding to a CPR call, police discovered a victim deceased in the home. Jose Luis Ruiz-Santiago, 29, is being held in the Washington County Jail on charges of second degree murder. (FlashAlert)
  2. OHSU released a COVID-19 hospitalization infographic for August 30 that includes data from both Pill Hill and the Hillsboro Medical Center (formerly Tuality). Of the 60 people hospitalized in both facilities, 11 are breakthrough cases of vaccinated individuals (18 percent). Twenty-five people are in the ICU, and 18 are on ventilators. Of those people hospitalized, about 70 percent are under the age of 60. (Twitter)
  3. Nike's move to close corporate offices for a week-long mental health break is getting attention across the nation. A New York Post article highlighted the apparel company's reasoning behind the decision. Senior Manager Mike Marazzo said the company wanted to acknowledge that "we can prioritize mental health and still get work done," as well as the need to be realistic following rough times living through a pandemic.
  4. Oregon beers scored big at the North American Brewers Association Beer Fest on Saturday, with breweries from our state taking home 25 gold medals in 89 categories. Representing Washington County was Tualatin's Ancestry Brewing, which won bronze for its Irish-style red ale. Breakside Brewery of Portland/Milwaukie collected a total of 17 awards, eight of them gold. (KOIN)
  5. If you usually pay your water bill in person and you're in Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), you might need to make a few changes. TVWD announced Monday that it will no longer be accepting in-person payments due to the COVID surge. Alternative payment options include paying by phone, mail or through the agency's customer service portal. (Twitter)

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Today in Beaverton

  • Fall Native Plant Sale - Visit the Tualatin Hills Nature Center to find some PNW-friendly additions to your yard. You can also order online via sparrowhawknativeplants.com! (All day)
  • Starting a Food Business in Washington County - City of Tigard hosts a special online presentation for those who dream of opening a food cart, catering business, restaurant or other food business. (6:00 PM)
  • Patrick's "Still" got the Blues Jam Session - At the Garages Satellite Pub invites all musicians to share in the fun. $5. (7:00 - 11:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton City Government: "The Beaverton Mayor's Youth Advisory Board is teaming up with Environment Oregon, OLCV, and other local environmental groups to host a Youth Climate Town Hall feat. Ron Wyden @RonWyden!" September 10. (Facebook)
  • Beaverton School District: "Reminder: We'll be holding four Back-to-School Q&A sessions this week. Join us: On Instagram - August 31 at 4 -5 p.m. & September 1 at 5-6 p.m. On Facebook - August 31 & September 1 at 7-8 p.m." (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Library: "Looking for your recommendations - have you watched a great movie or series recently? Please share the title and what you loved about it." (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: Howdy! I'm Ash! After freelance writing for eight years, I have strong opinions about Oxford commas and dangling modifiers. If you have strong opinions about the Beaverton Daily, our community or things you'd like to hear about, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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