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🌱Tornado In Tigard? + Nike Celebrates 50 Years + How To Save On Gas

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in Beaverton.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a few showers. High: 57 Low: 47.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Here's one of the most recent updates on the Southridge students who were injured in the fatal collision on TV Highway and Murray Boulevard Wednesday: Skylar DeLarosa's parents say their son was a passenger in the Nissan Altima that ran the red light at the intersection. They described DeLarosa's condition as "really touch-and-go at this point." Another passenger, John Thompson, is listed as 'stable but critical.' The driver of the Altima was not killed and remains hospitalized. He has not yet been publicly identified. (KOIN.com)
  2. If you're a parent, it might be worthwhile to attend the tri-county event, Fake & Fatal: What Parents and Teens Need to Know About Fake Fentanyl Pills. It's hosted by the Vibrant Future Coalition and will feature parents Jon and Jennifer Epstein, whose son Cal was a student at Sunset High School when he died of a fentanyl overdose in 2020. (Twitter)
  3. Minimize delays while driving through Washington County by choosing a route that avoids roadway construction. Two projects are starting this week:
    • The traffic signal will be shut down at the intersection of Borland Road and 65th Avenue from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 3 and 4;
    • The traffic signal at the Brookwood Parkway and Huffman Road intersection will be shut down from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. today -May 5. (LUT News)
  4. Have gas prices got you troubled? Washington County's Land Use and Transportation department has some tips to help you save at the pump. For instance, did you know that keeping your tires at optimum inflation can improve gas mileage up to 3%? Driving under 50 mph can also help. (LUT News)
  5. COVID-19 numbers are ticking up once again, so it might be time to get that booster or a test. Click over to Twitter to see Washington County's latest booster/vaccine/testing clinic dates, locations and times throughout May.

Today in Beaverton:

  • Seed Bombs (at Murray Scholls) - Beaverton City Library welcomes kids in grades K-5 for a fun gardening craft. Registration required. (4 p.m.)
  • Song Circle (at Main) - Beaverton City Library invites adults to share their love of music with other community members. Lyrics and chords provided. (6 p.m.)
  • Last Call Trivia @ Ickabod's Bar and Grill - Stay sharp with some friendly competition every Monday. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Check out this crazy weather footage via Twitter from a baseball game at Tigard's Cook Park on Saturday. Meteorologist Mark Nelson suspects a small tornado touched down on the baseball diamond!
  • Did you know May 1 marked Nike's 50th anniversary? It's hard to imagine Beaverton without the iconic swoosh. Click over to Instagram to see some Nike nostalgia.
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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Ash DeMello

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