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Hello Beaverton! A young man has been arrested in the tragic death of a Beaverton 13-year-old, Bridgeport Village is expanding and Intel needs to fill many open spots if they're going to return as the computer chip industry leader. I'm Merlin Douglass, and here's the news for today.
First, today's weather:
Glorious springtime has arrived. High: 74 Low: 45
Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:
- A troubled teen with a history of criminal behavior has been arrested for killing Milana Li earlier this month. Daniel Ryan Gore, 16, appeared at his initial hearing in Washington County Juvenile Court by video from Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center in Portland but didn't enter a plea. Deputy District Attorney Dustin Staten told the judge the state wants to try Gore as an adult. (OregonLive)
- As malls across the country struggle to hold a prominent place in shoppers' hearts, Bridgeport Village is taking preemptive steps to secure its future. The 500,000 square foot outdoor mall owned by California developers, CenterCal Properties LLC, is about to undergo a $35 million upgrade. They will be updating storefronts (and adding 20 new retail outlets), creating covered seating, a newly landscaped central courtyard and adding a performance stage. (OregonLive)
- In the past seven years, Intel has laid off some 13,000 people who Intel said would not be eligible to be rehired. Now, with labor shortages rampant, that rule is quietly being retired. Current CEO, Pat Gelsinger, is spending billions to rebuild Intel's manufacturing and engineering prowess and recruitment efforts to bring in the necessary workforce, including creating new pathways for high school and community college students. (TDN)
- The Beaverton Homeless Winter shelter is scheduled to close May 29th for the summer, which will leave 30 individuals without a place to stay. The city has decided they need to build a year-round homeless shelter, but that facility won't be ready for months. Meanwhile, Beaverton business owners warn that the crisis is not abating but growing worse. (Beaverton Valley Times; subscription required, or read with Washington County library access)
- A new space for makers has been opened at the Beaverton Library. Experiment with a wide variety of materials, including robotic equipment, knitting, sewing and crochet materials (including sewing machines), jewelry, scrapbooking and a wide variety of tools. The use of the space and the materials is free and doesn't even require a library card.
Today in Beaverton:
- Today is the last day of the Tigard Art Week all up and down our neighbor city's Main Street. The pop up market opens at 9:00 A.M. Check out the kids chalk art contest and take a look at the birdhouse art display.
- Bike Beaverton is coming to the City Park today across from the library from 1:00 P.M.to 3:00 P.M. Learn important facts about road safety with an educational safety rodeo and a community bike ride. Sponsors will be there to conduct safety checks, make sure helmets fit securely and to hand out swag.
- 2022 Beaverton Black Graduation celebration is taking place at the Black Family Center from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. This event is hosted by the Beaverton Black Parents Union. Pre-registration is required (use the link above).
From my notebook:
- Ever been to Camille Park behind McKay Elementary and Whitford Middle School? Spring is a great time to go as the Camas lilies are blooming. There are play spaces and a boardwalk that traverses wetlands and White Oak habitats.
- The Beaverton Police Department is looking for volunteers. Community volunteers are needed to help in so many ways such as holding car seat clinics, giving department tours, distributing emergency food baskets, performing clerical duties and working on computer and mapping projects. Volunteering has many benefits including training, doing valuable work, helping improve your community and stretching scarce city resources.
There we go people. That's all I have today. Ash DeMello will return soon with lots more interesting news. For now, go out there and have yourselves a great day! —Merlin Douglass
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