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Road Rage Turns Tragic + Deputy Injured + Library Sale Ends

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Sunday, people of Beaverton! Here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

  1. Road rage turned tragic on SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway near 103rd Avenue on Friday when two armed men confronted each other. Both men got out of their vehicles with handguns and fired shots, resulting in the death of one. Police identified Mark E. Stadamire of Salem, 51, as the deceased. An investigation is underway. (KOIN)
  2. Cedar Mill News talked to James M. Coley, a lieutenant with the Sheriff's Office, regarding the members of the community experiencing homelessness in Washington County. He offered some helpful tips for more positive interactions. Click over to find out county guidelines on camping, what to do if someone is camping on your property and how you can help. (Cedar Mill News)
  3. Get a dose of history from Cedar Mill News' September edition. The article reveals the history of the Bauer house, slated for demolition to make way for a subdivision in the near future. The Bauer family farmed the area off Saltzman and raised chickens for eggs in the early 20th Century. (Cedar Mill News)
  4. A Washington County deputy spent time in a trauma center after being struck by a suspected intoxicated driver early Saturday morning. The deputy had pulled over another suspected drunk driver on SW 185th Avenue and was in the process of making an arrest when her patrol was hit by a speeding vehicle. WashCo Sheriff's office reported that the officer involved is in stable condition. (KATU)
  5. Hillsboro Hops, rebranded as Los Soñadores for its final few games, ended the game against Eugene abruptly Saturday evening due to a lighting malfunction. The interrupted game will resume at 11:00 AM Sunday. The organization says tickets from Saturday's game will be good on Sunday. (Twitter)

Today in Beaverton:

  • Spring Flowers (To Go) / Flores de Primavera (Para Llevar) - Head over to Cornelius Public Library to pick up a kit to make some paper spring flowers. Ideal for ages 6-10. (Regular library hours)
  • Rogue Bluegrass Band at Hoffman Farms - Join the band at a great farm store for an all ages show. (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • Portlandia Brass Ensemble - Hear A Blast of Fresh Air from the wing of a grounded Boeing 727, perhaps the most unique venue for a musical performance yet. They say the acoustics are great! Registration required, $5. (3:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton Downtown Association: "City Park is open again! Come check out the relocated swings too. The fountain will be open again in a few weeks. There are some final steps left for the City to work through (some testing and safety inspections)." (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Library: "The Book Corner-Beaverton, Oregon's Book & Media Sale ends on Sunday! On the last day of the sale (Sunday, Sept. 5), fill a paper bag and pay only $5!" (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Government: "We are one week away from Beaverton Welcoming Week! With a variety of welcoming online and in-person events, there is something for everyone!" Click the link to check out the full list of opportunities. (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello

About me: After freelance writing for eight years, I have strong opinions about Oxford commas and dangling modifiers. If you have strong opinions about the Beaverton Daily, our community or things you'd like to hear about, reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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