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🌱 Odor Closes Hiteon Elementary + Flora Opens At Loyal Legion

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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(Patch Media)

Good morning, Beaverton. You've made it to Friday. Let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today around town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower. High: 60 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

  1. A hidden camera caught a woman leaving 'hate-filled' notes on a neighbor's car at a Beaverton condominium complex, reports Zane Sparling. The victim used a private detective to identify the culprit as Lorna Hunter, 57, who has been penning racist and homophobic expressions for over two years. The victim is now suing Hunter for $245,000. (OregonLive)
  2. Restaurant reporter Michael Russell offered a roundup of the area's top food carts from the past decade and what they're doing these days in honor of Portland's very first Food Cart Week (next week!). Beaverton spots featured on the list include Calabash Authentic and Wolf's Head Smokehouse — both at BG's Food Cartel. Matt's BBQ and Farmer and the Beast are both set to grace the incoming Breakside Brewing pod set to open in Beaverton this year. (OregonLive)
  3. Hiteon Elementary School staff canceled classes on Thursday morning after an 'unknown odor' filled the halls of the school. The decision came after many students had already arrived, prompting BSD to ask parents to come pick up their children. There's no word yet on the cause of the odor. (KOIN.com)
  4. And here's an update on the crash on TV Highway that killed two Southridge students and injured four: The deputy whose vehicle was hit after a Nissan Altima ran a red light is in "stable but critical condition," according to Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett. He has been identified Michael Trotter, who has served with the Sheriff's Office since 2013. (FOX 12)
  5. Thursday was opening day for Loyal Legion's new reservation-only, hidden cocktail bar. Check out Flora with Kohr Harlan via the latest "Kohr Explores" segment on KOIN.com.

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Every Husband's Nightmare - Explore Oregon's finest handmade goods, home décor, art, collectibles and foods in a boutique-style setting at the Wingspan Event Center Conference Room. (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
  • Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event at the Nordstrom in Washington Square - Get a free bra fitting and support the Susan G. Komen Foundation with $5 donated from every qualifying purchase. (10 a.m.)
  • DIY Crafts Make & Take: "Wings of Fire" Dragon Hats - Register to pick up a craft kit from Beaverton City Library for kids in grades 3-6, then have kids tune in for an tutorial at 4:30 p.m.
  • FREE Dance Social @ The Aloha Grange - DanceWell PDX hosts an opportunity to show off those moves in honor of the International Day of Dance. Pre-registration requested. (7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)

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  • Here's the latest newsletter from the Beaverton Farmers Market. Highlights include food from market vendors to take on your next hike (Smith Rock, anyone?), locally produced plant food to get your Spring garden started off right and a Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe.
  • The Beaverton Downtown Association also released its latest newsletter, which features an article by our own regular guest curator, Merlin Douglass.

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Ash DeMello

About me: I have a background in linguistics, speak fairly proper Swahili and I've been writing professionally for nearly nine years. I adore all things Beaverton. Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com

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