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🌱Man Arrested For 2017 Club Shooting + Beaverton Home Prices Rising
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.
First, today's weather:
A shower in the morning. High: 71 Low: 55.
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Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect in a 2017 Beaverton murder case on Wednesday, June 8. Authorities allege that the suspect, Jimmy Pierce, 35, shot and killed Ramon Harris outside Xpose Club on Southwest Canyon Road on May 19, 2017. Police believe the shooting was not random but have not yet revealed the connection between Harris and Pierce. (KGW.com)
- A man who ran an international sex trafficking ring was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday. The sentencing follows 59-year-old Mark Chen's guilty plea in March in a federal court to crimes that included luring women from China to serve as prostitutes in multiple cities, including Beaverton. (Beaverton Patch)
- Beaverton rose growers were well-represented at the Portland Rose Show on Thursday, June 9. One award went to a downtown gardener, Terry Glickman, who was recently featured in our very own Merlin Douglass's blog for the Beaverton Downtown Association. Locals also were awarded in Best Spray and Open Bloom categories. (OregonLive)
- Home prices are rising fast in Beaverton and Northwest Washington County, according to analysis by Julia Silverman. Beaverton/Aloha ranked fifth among Portland Metro areas in April. In May, it rose to third. During that same time, Northwest Washington County (think Bethany, Cedar Mill) ranked first. (Portland Monthly)
- A very special time in Oregon has begun: Strawberry Season! The Beaverton Farmers Market Newsletter reports that despite a slow start, the sweet red gems will be available on Saturday. One vendor promises Hoods, so you might want to lineup early.
Today in Beaverton:
Not headed to the Dragon Boat Races? Here are some ideas for your Saturday...
- Storywalk At Fernhill Wetlands - Experience the tale "Let's Go Eeling" by Mercedes Jones of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde as you meander the trails along the Tualatin River. (Open until sunset)
- Bow Tie Make & Take - Rockler Woodworking and Hardware (11773 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.) hosts a chance to learn basic woodworking skills and create a cool accessory. $10. (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
- Volunteering is great for your mental and social health, and it helps the community, too! Find out which organizations are in need of volunteers at the Beaverton Volunteer Fair at the main Beaverton City Library. (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
- Summer Solstice 5K at the Oregon Zoo - Register to join in the fun for a behind-the-scenes view of the Zoo! There's also a Kids Run and Tot Trot! Registration for the race is $42-$47. (5:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Check out this week's edition of the LUT News, reporting on upcoming road construction, neighborhood development meetings and more for Washington County.
- Learn what it's like to experience an eating disorder as a BSD student on June 14 with a Zoom seminar from the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Washington County. Get the details and how to register via the link. (Twitter)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'm off to google "atmospheric river." I'll see you around!
— Ash DeMello
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.