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🌱Tigard Has Northwest's Only Milk Bank + Who's Hiring Near Beaverton?
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Hey, Beaverton! Ash DeMello here with your fresh copy of the Beaverton Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Follow along for the latest.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with high clouds. High: 75 Low: 54.
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Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- A Washington County court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison on Monday for various crimes, including first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse. Officials began investigating Darby Jay Martin, 28, after a teen came forward saying Martin had given her and her cousin LSD before assaulting one of them. The investigation revealed at least three additional teens with whom Martin was involved. (KPTV.com)
- Did you know that the region's only breast milk bank is located in Tigard? It's called the Northwest Mother's Milk Bank, and it's playing an important role for families in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Idaho as the nation's formula shortage continues. Workers at the bank said that although need has increased, donations have also increased. (Pamplin Media Group; subscription required)
- A Beaverton man turned to a unique hobby after he was furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Bieltz combined his interest in cemeteries and history into a video project. Visit the Forgotten Cemeteries of the PNW along with Bieltz via Youtube. (Gales Creek Journal; subscription required)
- A new elementary school near Aloha needs a name, and it's the last week to weigh in. The Hillsboro School District is conducting a survey, found here, to help make the decision. Possibilities include the Kalapuyan word for "place of the big trees," Thurgood Marshall, Virginia Meek and others. Click over to share your opinion! (Portland Tribune)
- Got that resume ready but nowhere to send it? Take a look at the latest job openings in and around Beaverton over at the Beaverton Patch. The Port of Portland, Experian, OnPoint Community Credit Union and many others are among the companies hiring these days.
Today in Beaverton:
- Messy Art (at Main) - Beaverton City Library invites kids ages 2-8 to an untidy creative session. (4 p.m.)
- First Tuesday Art Walk in Hillsboro - Head to Downtown Hillsboro for vibes, food and local art! (5 - 7 p.m.)
- Poetry Reading & Open Mic by Airlie Press (at Main) - Hear from several current and past Airlie Press poets at the Beaverton City Library. (6 p.m.)
- Drink and Think Trivia @ Senet Game Bar - The questions start rolling at 7 p.m., but they say come early or get a reservation to ensure you get a seat!
From my notebook:
- As part of my @BeavertonEats social takeover this week, I'm testing your knowledge of local Downtown Beaverton restaurants. Head over to Instagram to see the sights and make your guess! (Winner wins the deep respect of their peers.)
- With the ground still soggy from our especially wet spring, it might be hard to imagine that wildfire season approaches. But that's no reason to be unconcerned. Stay alert and attend a Ready, Set, Go session from TVF&R on June 9 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Register via this link.
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.
— Ash DeMello
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