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🌱WashCo DA Elections Proving Pricey + Young Artists @ The Reser
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.
First, today's weather:
Cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 59 Low: 50.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- Get out your calendars! Here's The Beaverton Valley Times' roundup of arts events happening on the Westside in the upcoming weeks. Among the plentiful choices are an exhibit at Nordic Northwest in Garden Home focussed on Swedish Cabins (sounds cozy!) and a bilingual concert program featuring Grammy Award-winning Americana folk duo Okee Dokee Brothers at The Reser. (Portland Tribune; subscription required)
- A local student is among the few honored as a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars finalist. Jenny Duan of Jesuit High School was one of just three Oregon and Washington teens to make the list, which totaled 161 nationwide. Nominees are invited to a special medal ceremony in Washington D.C. (KGW.com)
- Washington County's chief prosecutor position is up for grabs in the May 17 election. Reporter Noelle Cromby takes a look at the heated race for district attorney. Incumbent Kevin Barton is up against Brian Decker in what looks to be the state's second most expensive DA race in history. (OregonLive)
- Find out what's been going on in and around City Hall in Thursday's edition of Your Beaverton. Among other tidbits, City Council met with the Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency to discuss parking downtown, Bike Beaverton is scheduled for May 22 and the mayor proclaimed May 2022 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- April 2022 was the rainiest in a while, but the subsequent May flowers have almost made it worth it. Discover where to see wildflowers in the area in an article from the Washington County Visitors Association.
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Today in Beaverton:
- Design and Make Open Lab - The Beaverton City Library hosts a makerspace opportunity. Staff will be on hand to provide assistance with tools. (3 p.m.)
- See developing musicians perform at the Beaverton Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists Concert at The Reser. General admission $20. Check in at 6:15 p.m. to hear a pre-concert talk. (7 p.m.)
- Head to Forest Grove's Grand Lodge to hear folk rock from Michele Van Kleef at the Garage Door. Free. (7-10 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Love dogs? Get set for the 2022 Washington County Canine Trials, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at the Hillsboro Stadium (Ron Tonkin Field). Click here to learn more about the family-friendly free event.
- It's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the Bethany Library Annex is hosting a performance by the Haiyan International Dance Academy and International Performing Arts. Take a jaunt to Bethany Village Centre Saturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. to see the local talent! Round out the evening with takeout from nearby KOi Fusion or Kubo PDX.
Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Ash DeMello
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.