Community Corner
🌱Mayors Call For Better Road Safety + MAX Marks 2 Million Miles
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy. High: 64 Low: 49.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- TriMet MAX Train 120 marked a milestone this month. The agency reports that the train celebrated 2 million miles traveled since its opening in 1985. The vehicle is slated for well-deserved retirement within the next year. Other TriMet news includes the "Better Red" project, funded by a $99.9 million federal grant, which will add ten Red Line stops on the Westside. (RailwayAge Magazine)
- The mayors of Beaverton and Tigard call for road safety investments in an OpEd published by Pamplin Media Group (click here if you have a paid subscription; click here for free access using your WCCLS account). The duo cites deadly hit-and-run events that occurred on March 4 and March 15 in the two cities as incentives to continue pursuing roadway improvements and collaboration between local and federal agencies.
- Find out more about how a local woman survived a home invasion attack over at KGW.com. Lauren Carrier credits her neighbors for tracking down the man who stabbed her ten times three weeks ago, later identified as 27-year-old Bryan Andrew Aguilera of Woodburn.
- Washington County LUT News wants you to know that the time for using studded tires is coming to a close. After March 31, those still using the traction devices may face a fine of $165.
- Did you know you can now check Washington County road conditions on TripCheck? Eight new local weather stations allow users to check temperature, wind speed and direction, dew point and visibility. (Washington County LUT News)
Today in Beaverton:
- Beaverton Farmers Market - Head to 12375 SW 5th St. to check out the local, seasonal goodness. (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
- Spring Gnome Felting - Tualatin Valley Creates and Nordia House host a cultural crafting event. Registration required. (10 a.m.)
- The Plant Bar - Head to Tanasbourne's Lovejoy Workshop to pick a plant, pick a pot and get help potting your plant! Prices vary based on selections. (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
- Live Music @ Syndicate - Local talent + fabulous wine + Beaverton's buzz-worthy downtown... what could be better on a Spring evening? Tunes start at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.
From my notebook:
- Got my Beaverton Farmers Market newsletter yesterday and it has me so excited about grilled cheese (sauerkraut, anyone?). Click the link to get inspiration for your next easy-breezy and oh-so-craveable dinner, made with items available NOW at the market.
- Hate blunt endings to lovely evenings? Central Station Taps understands. The Central Beaverton venue (adjacent to The Reser) announced that its offering expanded hours on show nights so that you can grab a glass of beer or wine or other beverage and unwind after all the excitement. (Instagram)
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— Ash DeMello
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