Community Corner
🌱Missing Teen Sadly Found Deceased + New NAMI Mental Health Program
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Beaverton.
Get on up, Beaverton! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Some sun, then clouds; cool. High: 61 Low: 46.
Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:
- Around one-third of students struggle with mental health, according to experts. Beaverton School District is offering new resources to help students address this growing need. The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) of Washington County is set to host a free six-session seminar for parents, caregivers and others who care for children and teens designed to equip families to deal with these increasing challenges. Sessions begin May 16 via Zoom. (KGW.com)
- A sad update about missing Conestoga Middle School student Milana Li came in on Tuesday evening. Authorities say that the 13-year-old was found deceased near Southwest Horizon Boulevard and Southwest Barrows Road. Li went missing from her home near Southwest Murray and Scholls Ferry Road on Sunday evening. (Fox 12)
- Tourism in Washington County grew in 2021, according to new data released by the Washington County Visitors Association. Visitor spending was up 83.2% between 2021 and 2020. Total visits also increased. The agency says 2.7 million travelers stayed overnight at least one night in the region during that period of time.
- Get a glimpse of Loyal Legion's hidden cocktail bar Flora in the latest article from Andi Prewitt. The upstairs spot opened in late April, with much enthusiasm from the community. The article describes the space as an "intimate and refined" alternative to the beer hall below. (Willamette Week)
- Check in with the local dance scene with interviews with dancers from Washington County by reporter Sally Segar. Teens from the West Haven-Sylvan area, Beaverton's Arts & Communication Magnet Academy and Aloha share their thoughts on their upcoming show. Entitled "Current/Classic," the performance will take place on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at Lincoln Performance Hall at Portland State University. (Pamplin Media Group, subscription required)
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Today in Beaverton:
- Fun for Ones Storytime (at Main) - Beaverton City Library welcomes kids ages 12-24 months for a fun, activity-filled session. (10:15 a.m.)
- Portland Youth Philharmonic Presents: Mozart, Mendelssohn & Farrenc - Hear from aspiring and talented local young musicians at The Reser. Tickets $8.50 - $23.50. (7 p.m.)
- Last Call Trivia @ The Pit Spot (10245 SW Canyon Road) - Test your knowledge alongside the house's special spaghetti. (7 - 9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Graduation is just around the corner. If you have someone in your life who's still pondering what to do after high school, check out this list of the highest-paying two-year degrees in the Metro area.
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!
— Ash DeMello
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