Beaverton's Latest News
May 16, 2013
THPRD Board hopefuls spar over campaign spending
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Cody questions Jones' attendance at meetings Greg Cody says his opponent has a spotty attendance record for Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District meetings and is spending far too much…
May 15, 2013
To avoid school cuts, levy must pass
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Beaverton School District braces for outcome of Tuesday's election It’s the community’s turn to weigh in on the Beaverton School District’s 2013-14 proposed budget. The district Budget Committee…
May 15, 2013
Council OKs bond plan to relocate City Hall
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Utility franchise fees to pay for private bonds in remodeling building With a lone councilor opposed, the Beaverton City Council on Tuesday night authorized financing with $7 million in revenue…
May 14, 2013
Allegedly intoxicated grandmother arrested after child left…
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A Beaverton grandmother was arrested Friday after her 5-year-old granddaughter was apparently locked out of her house. Washington County sheriff's deputies were called to the Canyon Park…
May 14, 2013
Aloha man arrested after threats to neighbors over loud music
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An Aloha man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly threatened his neighbors to get them to turn down amplified music they were playing. Washington County sheriff's deputies arrested…
May 10, 2013
Catlin Gabel coach arrested on sex-abuse allegations
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Deonte Huff accused of inapprorpriate relationship with minor student A part-time seasonal assistant coach at Catlin Gabel School was arrested Wednesday on allegations he was involved in an…
May 09, 2013
Restaurants cook up fundraiser to help employee
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Popular Beaverton cook hit by stroke has long road to recovery Walter Chun of Beaverton was a friendly, well-liked cook at two Portland-area restaurants for nearly a dozen years until his life…
May 09, 2013
Election 2013: Two hopefuls step up to fill vacant School Board…
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Susan Greenberg and Jay Bengel faceoff in Zone 1 race The Beaverton Valley Times asked local School Board candidates to complete a survey to help the community to learn more about them and their…
May 09, 2013
Election 2013: Degman faces two challengers for Zone 7
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Pierce and Colett campaign for remaining two years of School Board term The Beaverton Valley Times asked local School Board candidates to complete a survey to help the community to learn more…
May 09, 2013
School Board candidate withdraws from race
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Michael Paul Richter denies allegations of assault involving 10-year-old boy Michael Paul Richter, a former candidate for the Beaverton School District Board of Directors, has withdrawn from the…
May 09, 2013
Election 2013: Two candidates eye open School Board post
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Anne Bryan and Chip Wallace battle to fill Zone 2 seat The Beaverton Valley Times asked local School Board candidates to complete a survey to help the community to learn more about them and…
May 09, 2013
Election 2013: Larsen and Tyner run unopposed in School Board…
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The Beaverton Valley Times asked local School Board candidates to complete a survey to help the community to learn more about them and their education perspectives. The candidates responses have…
May 09, 2013
Dogs, spirits set to augment Beaverton Farmers Market
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Outdoor market kicks off on Saturday with dog-sitting service, beer garden If there's a fresh directive to share about Saturday's opening of the 2013 Beaverton Farmers Market summer season, it…
May 09, 2013
Budget Committee anxious about school levy
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Outcome of ballot measure will determine fate of further school cuts Beaverton School District’s Budget Committee is marching toward approving a 2013-14 proposed budget that hinges on the will…
May 09, 2013
Three firms earn Beaverton business awards
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Mayor honors recipients at City Council meeting Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle presented Beaverton 4 Business awards to three local businesses at Tuesday night's City Council meeting in City Hall.…
May 09, 2013
Library branch explores $350,000 expansion plan
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After three years, Murray-Scholls facility needs room to grow Looking back to the 2010 opening of the Murray-Scholls Branch Library, John Finn recalls an ominous sign amid the celebratory vibe…
May 09, 2013
Going by the book
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Retiring Library Director Ed House reflects on 13 years in the stacks In an era of diminished 401-K plans and unease about long-term financial viability, coupled with the promise of increased…
May 09, 2013
Getting their feet wet
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Student artists seek support for their designs in Vans-sponsored shoe contest The spring of 2013 may be one of the driest in recent years, but a group of art students at St. Stephen's Academy is…
May 08, 2013
Nike hires development team for expansion
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Nike has announced the development team for the planned expansion of its World Headquarters campus near Beaverton. The architecture firm is ZGF Architects, the project manager is Gerding Edlen…
May 03, 2013
Fire damages house on Walker Road
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TVF&R crews extinguish blaze quickly, find poodle unharmed Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue's Beaverton Station 61 were the first to arrive at a house fire Friday afternoon in the…
