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🌱Latest On Legionnaires Cluster + New THPRD Sport Court

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hello, neighbors! Ash DeMello here with the Wednesday copy of the Beaverton Daily.

First, today's weather:

High clouds and cool. High: 53 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

  1. There's finally some closure regarding the Legionnaires' disease outbreak that occurred in October. The bacteria infected at least six locals, sending four individuals to the hospital. Although officials can't pin it down as 'the' source, Washington County public health investigators did find legionella bacteria at a shared apartment complex hot tub in the Murrayhill neighborhood. No other cases have been reported since the initial outbreak, officials say. (KPTV.com)
  2. THPRD is seeking public input on a new sport court in our neck-o-the-woods. Mountain View Champions Park is scheduled to be finished in 2023. It will be designed to be fully accessible to people experiencing disabilities. The agency is seeking public comments on the new facilities. Click the link to find out how to share your thoughts! (Beaverton Patch)
  3. The wake of the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert touches home as locally headquartered apparel giant Nike postpones the release of the musician's eponymous sneaker. Ten people died earlier this month during a crowd surge at the rapper's performance in Houston, including a nine-year-old boy. Nike reps say the move is a 'sign of respect for everyone impacted by the Astroworld tragedy.' (KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2)
  4. An Oregon National Guard member from Beaverton is helping resettle Afghan refugees. 1st Lieutenant Kara Lerwick of Beaverton's current assignment with Operation Allies Welcome has her working at Camp Atterbury in Indiana to process around 7000 displaced Afghans. Read more about her work at OPB News.
  5. The City of Beaverton is opening one of three Washington County winter shelters for those experiencing homelessness. Just Compassion of East Washington County is operating the shelter in collaboration with the city and Washington County Supporting Housing Services. The location at Beaverton Community Center at 12350 SW 5th Street is slated to stay open through at least March 15. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Beaverton:

  • MOD Pizza + Beaverton High School Girls Lacrosse - Support a local team and get a fast, fresh meal at the Cedar Hills MOD Pizza location. (10:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
  • Beaverton School District Job Fair - Find your next gig, your vocational heartsong or something in between at the District Administrative Office, 16550 SW Merlo Road. (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)⠀
  • Explore downtown Hillsboro with a trip to D'Anu Wine Bar (173 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite #107) to hear live music from The Dusty Boys. 21+ and over. (6:00 PM)
  • Westside Wednesday Ride - Don your reflective gear and head to the Beaverton Transit Center to do a group loop with BikePortland. (7:45 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Tomorrow is the 20th Anniversary of The Book Corner, the used-book shop run by the New Friends of the Beaverton City Library. Head over to their downtown location for 10 percent off your next read! (Twitter)
  • Here's a question I think is worthy of consideration, considering all the Open Air Beaverton chatter: What Lives Under the Wooden Decks of Curbside Dining Platforms? Get a thoughtful response from Willamette Week's Marty Smith. (The answer may include fewer rats than you'd anticipate.)
  • Beaverton City Government shares that City Council confirmed $5.4 million of 2021 ARPA funds for business relief and recovery, business grants, affordable housing developments, community building, equity engagement and more. Click the link to find out how to watch the discussion. (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: When I'm not curating news content, I love learning languages, adjusting my attitude and running very slowly along the Westside Trail. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog! If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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