Community Corner
🌱Ridwell Sues WashCo + Sheriff's Office Audited For Use Of Force
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Hello, people of Beaverton! Ash DeMello here with the Sunday issue of the Beaverton Daily.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 49 Low: 31.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- Downed power poles closed a downtown Beaverton street on Saturday morning. Southwest Broadway Street was closed between Southwest Cedar Hills Boulevard and Southwest Watson Avenue until PGE was able to make repairs. The cause is unknown and under investigation. Read the details at KPTV.com and see pictures from the Beaverton Police via Instagram.
- Learn more about Experience Theatre Project's upcoming production over at KOIN.com. The fresh look at "The Great Gatsby," called "Great Gatsby's Daisy," explores the idea that Jay Gatsby is actually an African-American person who's "passing" as a white man. The show premieres January 28.
- Washington County became the first jurisdiction in the state to join the House America initiative earlier this month. Click over to the article to read about the county's efforts to combat homelessness. (KOIN.com)
- Ridwell, the disputed collector of hard-to-recycle recyclables, isn't leaving the area without a fight. Multiple jurisdictions ordered the company to stop work in the area, including Beaverton and Washington County. Now, Ridwell is suing the county, alleging the decision to ban the company was made improperly. Get all the details at Willamette Week.
- After a third party reviewed use-of-force by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the agency says its looking to make improvements. The Dallas-based research firm Polis Solutions found that deputies use force at a lower rate than the national average. However, Polis also recommended banning warning shots among other changes. Read Sheriff Pat Garrett's response at OregonLive.
Today in Beaverton:
- Discover Storytime [online] - Hillsboro Public Library librarians welcome kids ages 4-7 for stories and science activities! Activity kit available while supplies last. Registration required. (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
- L.E.S.T.A. Board Meeting - Tualatin Valley Creates invites you to find out more about the upcoming Bilingual Musical Theatre and Arts program. Registration required to attend this virtual event. (5:00 PM)
- Sunday Night Dance Social: Ballroom, Country, West Coast Swing Mix, Salsa & Bachata - Shawn Gardner Dancing in Tigard is the spot to show off your skills and maybe learn some new ones! Drinks and snacks available. Admission included with membership. (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The City of Beaverton invites local artists to apply for Beaverton Arts Program grant opportunities. Click the link to learn how. (Instagram)
- The lineup for the Washington County School to Career Fair is live! Tap the link to get the schedule. (Instagram)
- Get a recap of Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries' Winter Reading stats over at Twitter.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Ash DeMello