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🌱Water Bill Relief From WashCo + Cooling Center Opens At Main Library
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Hey, Beaverton. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 82 Low: 58.
Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:
- Weather experts say a heat wave is headed our way, set to impact Western Oregon this weekend. To help locals cope, the Beaverton City Library is opening its doors extra hours: The Cathy Stanton Room at the Main location will serve as a cooling center from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. (Beaverton Valley Times)
- Washington County residents who have balances on their water bills because of hardships caused by COVID-19 may catch a break. On June 22, the county announced that it's allocating $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help qualifying low-income families clear their past-due bills. Click over to the article to find out how to apply. (KOIN.com)
- Beaverton-HQ'd Nike announced it will fully exit Russia. The announcement came Thursday following about three months of suspending online sales and operations at Nike-owned-and-operated stores in the country in response to Russia's military aggression in Ukraine. Nike leadership said the exit will take place responsibly over the coming months. (Beaverton Patch)
- See what's going on at City Hall with the latest edition of Your Beaverton. Tuesday's City Council meeting saw a new councilor enter (Edward Kimmi) and another announce his resignation (Marc San Soucie, exiting due to term limits). Beaverton Night Market is coming back on July 23. And you can help shape the city government's decisions by filling out the Vision Survey.
- This weekend also boasts the return of the Tigard Festival of Balloons. Get a preview of the event in the Andy's Adventures Segment on Fox 12 Oregon. Watch the local television personality light the burners for one of the balloons and sail off into the sky in the engine-free contraption.
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Today in Beaverton:
- Tigard Festival of Balloons @ Cook Park - Get up early for a chance to experience a tethered ride (rides go from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.) or stay late to see the stunning Night Glow at sunset, though there will be lots of activities to keep you busy in between. $12 for a three-day pass. (5:45 a.m. - sunset)
- Art Supply Swap Donation & Giveaway Event - Clean out your art supply collection and maybe snag some new supplies at the Beaverton City Library (main location). (1 - 5:30 p.m.)
- Pokémon Cards @ Main Beaverton City Library - Kids in grades 6-8 are invited for a friendly competition with the chance to win decks! (1 - 2 p.m.)
- Whiskey Night @ Symposium Coffee - Head to Old Town Sherwood to explore the shop's extensive whiskey library and the taste crafted cocktails. (6:30 - 10 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- A local spot drew praise in the "Where to Drink This Week" column of Willamette Week. Flora, the speakeasy-style bar on the top floor of Loyal Legion in Downtown Beaverton, was given a shoutout for its "swanky setting" and "eclectic, plant-based drink menu that's as playful as it is colorful." Check out those fancy garnishes (smoking cinnamon stick anyone?) via my recent visit. Or view the mixologists' latest creation here.
- Hey ya'll — it's gonna be hot this weekend. If you're thinking of chilling out in a local pond or river, here's a link to some helpful reminders for staying safe in the water, courtesy of KOIN.com.
Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.
— Ash DeMello
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.