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🌱WashCo Faces Possible Childcare Shortage + June Artist Mingle

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hello, Beaverton. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Beaverton Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 48.

Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

  1. An education expert released findings regarding the availability of childcare to the Beaverton Valley Times in a recent opinion column. Katie Riley, who holds a doctorate in education and serves as president of Washington County Kids, said that her organization's research showed the potential for a severe childcare shortage in Washington County that would negatively impact the economy if there wasn't a major investment made soon.
  2. A body found near the Hillsboro Airport two weeks ago has been identified. Hillsboro police say the individual was Don Askey, who was reported missing in 2015. Authorities say the body had been deceased for some time. (KOIN.com)
  3. A Washington County man faces federal charges for threatening a school in Sherwood last month. The county district attorney's office referred the case to the U.S. Attorney's Office because Oregon law does not have provisions for prosecution of such threats. The Washington County District Attorney's Office identified the suspect as Braeden Richard Riess, age 26.
  4. Discover what the local PD has been up to with the Beaverton Police Log in the Beaverton Valley Times. Among the incidents to which officers responded was a home invasion on Southwest 84th Avenue on June 8. Officers say a suspect entered a home through an unlocked door, then made himself at home, donning the homeowner's clothes, opening the mail and helping himself to a snack.
  5. Find out what's new in the Beaverton area real estate market with a roundup from the Beaverton Patch. Click over to find a mid-century split-level in West Beaverton, a fresh-looking family home near Cooper Mountain and more!

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Toddler Storytime (at Murray Scholls) - The toddling variety of human (kids ages 2 and 3) are invited to Murray Scholls for songs, stories and activities. (10:15 a.m.)
  • June Networking Event: Artist Mingle - Tualatin Valley Creates offers a chance for local artists to make connections. This month's Mingle will be at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company (12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard). Register for free. (5 - 6 p.m.)
  • $5, 4 Bands - At The Garages in Lake Oswego (17880 SW McEwan) hosts live music from local talent. (6 - 11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Did you know that June 20-26 is National Pollinators Week? There are so many spots to show appreciation for these important members of our ecosystems, but THPRD has a particularly lovely one: Take a stroll past the agency's Pollinator Meadow, located along the Rock Creek Greenway between the intersections of NW 185th Avenue and NW West Union Road. (Instagram)
  • Looking for a unique activity for the summer? Why not explore all WCCLS libraries? WCCLS offers a passport for collecting a stamp from each library for a chance to win a prize! (Instagram)

You're all caught up for today. I'm off to enjoy this glorious weather. 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.

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