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🌱Public Defenders Decline WashCo Cases + Restaurant ATM Theft
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Well we made it to Friday everyone! The weather is improving and the weekend is just around the corner. Let's get this party started!
First today's weather:
Sun breaks today amidst the clouds. No rain in the forecast. High: 50 Low: 38
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- Oregon's largest public defense firm has stopped taking Washington County cases. Metropolitan Public Defenders, a non-profit, announced it could no longer accept public defender cases for at least the next four weeks as it doesn't have the staff. The state is obliged to provide indigent defendants with legal representation and for months Oregon has been unable to meet that requirement. In Multnomah County a judge recently released three defendants awaiting trial, including one being held for domestic violence, because no representation was available for them. (OPB)
- See security footage of two suspects stealing an ATM from a Beaverton restaurant over at Fox 12 Oregon. Si Señor restaurant at 8220 Southwest Hall Boulevard faced a break-in on March 2, and the suspects got away with a machine containing $8,000. An individual who provides technical support for the ATM was able to trace its likely location to Southeast Portland, but because it's now out of the jurisdiction of Beaverton police, the technician says it's unlikely to be recovered.
- Good news update. One of the men the Washington County Sheriff's Office was looking for Thursday has been found. Ronald Engesether has returned to his family. The Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for their tips and attention. (Twitter)
- Ever wondered how decisions are made to fund some city projects and not others? Well you can be part of the process of making those important decisions. The City of Beaverton is looking for citizens who would like to serve on the city's budget committee. A financial background is not required and the city says they welcome people on a fixed income to apply. (Twitter)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Virtual PJ storytime begins at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers with librarians reading stories and leading songs. The event requires you to sign in through Zoom and the link is contained in the announcement.
- Washington County brings community history to life in walking museums exploring Latinx youth activism in the Willamette Valley. There are six parks in Washington County that offer routes and interactive signs featuring QR codes. Participants scan these codes with their mobile devices which route them to videos, art, poetry, chants and slogans created by students in support of the theme of the walk. (Hours vary)
- Lip Bomb Returns 2 ROCK Tigardville Station - Hear live covers of favorite rock hits at a nearby watering hole. (7 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Indigo Animal Rescue is a pet fostering network that helps people find their furever pets, mostly dogs, currently in pet foster homes around the Beaverton area. If you or your family are in search of a dog and you'd like to adopt a rescued animal, take a look at the pets available and make an application. They will arrange a meet and greet with the animal of your choosing.
- Did you know that some college bound high school students don't have to wait for high school to be over to start working towards their future educational goals. YouTube This video allows students in the program to talk about how it works for them.
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- Portland Chiropractors Announce Grand Opening (March 15)
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