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🌱WashCo Election Results + Neil Simon Play In Hillsboro

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
(Patch Media)

Hello fellow Beavertonians. Lots of news today what with the election, an ongoing murder trial, and good news for Hillsboro's economy. It's good to see you today. I'm Merlin Douglass, your regular guest curator.

First, today's weather:

I got an actual sunburn yesterday but today, rain. Sigh. High: 43 Low: 58

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

  1. Hard to know who won the elections, what with the Washington County website down. County officials are quick to say the outage is not a result of an outside attack, and it doesn't affect the county's ability to count votes. The problem is believed to reside in hardware issues and the county is working with the hardware vendor to restore the site. (Pamplin)
  2. While many races are still in the air, there were some predicted winners. The flavored tobacco ban is upheld (Pamplin), it looks like schools will get their $723 million dollar construction bond (Pamplin) and Hillsboro's police/fire/parks levy and Forest Grove's replacement levy for police/fire/parks and libraries both passed (KATU).
  3. Washington County-based romance novelist, Nancy Crampton Brophy, accused of her husband's murder, took the stand in her defense Monday and Tuesday. She was asked about large insurance policies, ghost guns and the morning of her husband's death. When defense attorneys asked her if she killed her husband, she responded, "I did not." (KGW)
  4. Braeden Reiss, 26, of Sherwood, is in Washington County jail today after sending federal authorities multiple emails detailing his desire to kill children at Middlewood Elementary School in Wilsonville. As current Oregon law does not allow for felony charges for this behavior, Reiss was arrested for multiple counts of first degree disorderly conduct, and investigators worked with the courts to require a larger than normal bond of $50,000. No firearms were found in a search of Reiss's residence. (OregonLive)
  5. Hillsboro has been identified as a data center hot spot. Reasons for its emergence and rising profile include abundant power, a prominent enterprise zone, Oregon business-friendly tax policies and a climate that helps keep servers cool. The biggest business driving Hillsboro's success in this area currently is Meta, known colloquially as Facebook, which has pre-leased multiple buildings to house their equipment. (Data Center Frontier)

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Today in Beaverton:

  • The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is holding a job fair in Tigard today from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at 15290 SW Royalty Parkway. They are looking for entry level behavioral technicians and no previous experience is required. Learn about what skills are required and what the work is like.
  • Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is hosting a free sing-along to which everyone is invited from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. You can attend live at the headquarters at 8880 SW Nimbus or online through zoom (register with the link to get your zoom invite). Participants will practice vocal projection, control and group work.
  • Beaverton Chiropractic Clinic is holding a Wine and Spine event at 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at 5075 SW Griffith Drive. You are invited to come and bring a friend or a loved one, taste some wine and learn about health. The event is free and doesn't require advanced registration.
  • The Hillsboro Artists Regional Theater is presenting "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" at the City Center Apartments, 185 SW Washington St., from 7:30 P.M. The play is inspired by Neil Simon's early experiences writing for Sid Ceasar's Your Show of Shows. Discounted tickets can be purchased through the link.

From my notebook:

  • A quick note to readers who might be heading to Murray Scholls City Library today. They will be opening late at 1:00 P.M. today due to staff training. The main branch on 5th Avenue will be open at the regular time of 10:00 A.M.
  • Beaverton Downtown Association is looking for a new executive director, a full time, grant funded position. The ideal candidate will enjoy promoting and supporting businesses in the central Beaverton core. This person will manage about 50 volunteers and oversee four or five events per year. (Downtown Beaverton)
  • The Aquatic Center at 15707 SW Walker Road in Beaverton is open seven days a week and offers drop in swims, lap swimming, individual exercise and open swim times. Today from 9:15 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. two lanes will be designated as Walk-A-Lap, so you don't even have to know how to swim.

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Thanks everyone for reading today. As always, it's a pleasure to have you here with me. Tomorrow Ash DeMello will return with more news than you can shake a stick at. Meanwhile, take care of yourselves.

—Merlin Douglass

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