Beaverton's Latest News
June 20, 2013
Legislature ends Gain Share talks for session
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State Sen. Ginny Burdick says she has "pulled the plug" on trying to change the Gain Share program during the 2013 Oregon Legislature. "I still believe the program needs to be changed, but it's…
June 20, 2013
Voucher program pushes to shelter veterans
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County increases housing vouchers for homeless servicemen Washington County has secured more than $200,000 to provide permanent housing to a population especially prone to homelessness: military…
June 19, 2013
Orchard Supply Hardware files Chapter 11
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Company opened stores in Tigard and Cedar Mill in April Less than two months after opening the doors to its first Oregon stores, Orchard Supply Hardware has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
June 19, 2013
School district transfers 380 teachers into new roles
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Process returns many to preferred subjects with improved notice As teachers packed up their classes Friday, they closed out the school year with a better idea of what they will be teaching in…
June 19, 2013
Citizens, officials critical of budget process, spending
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Bode calls for new approach to shaping city's financial plans The often routine City Council meeting where the upcoming fiscal year’s budget is considered was less than smooth sailing on Tuesday…
June 18, 2013
Police seek exposure victims after man arrested in MAX train…
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Beaverton police are asking the public's help in identifying additional victims of a Hillsboro man arrested on Saturday for allegedly exposing himself to a female passenger on a TriMet MAX…
June 18, 2013
Farmers Market to open Wednesdays through Aug. 28
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Beaverton Farmers Market “Wednesday Market” will open on June 19 through August 28th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the same location as the Saturday market, on Southwest Hall Boulevard, between Third…
June 18, 2013
Police locate suspect in WinCo watermelon thefts
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Second man wanted in connection to Cedar Hills and Tigard cases Beaverton and Tigard police have located one of two men who reportedly stole 17 pallets of watermelons on Friday morning from…
June 14, 2013
Beaverton schools announce administration changes
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The Beaverton School District on Friday announced several administration changes. District office Susan Rodriguez has been selected as the administrator for licensed personnel in human…
June 14, 2013
Set up rules for kids home alone this summer
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Fire district provides safety tips for working parents With summer in full swing, many children are staying home alone during the day. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue officials encourage working…
Jun 14, 2013
Summer meals program ramps up in Beaverton
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Children can eat for free at a meal site in their neighborhood This summer, children can enjoy free lunches through the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded nutrition program open to…
Jun 10, 2013
Deputies apprehend fugitive in Aloha park
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Aloha man wanted on outstanding warrants Following a short search on Saturday afternoon, Washington County sheriff's deputies apprehended an alleged fugitive after he was located in an Aloha…
Jun 06, 2013
Changes in China punch a hole in plastics recycling
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Far West Fibers cuts back on what it will take in curbside bins A new green initiative in China is forcing Portland-area recycling giant Far West Fibers to rethink the kinds of packaging it will…
Jun 06, 2013
North Bethany is finally ready to roll
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Construction set to start in July after years of planning Work is scheduled to begin this summer on North Bethany, one of the most complicated and controversial suburban developments ever…
Jun 06, 2013
Putting out fires before they start
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Landlord training results in drop in apartment fires We all know we should install and maintain smoke detectors. We all know we shouldn’t park in fire lanes. We all know we shouldn’t leave lit…
Jun 06, 2013
On her word
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Sixth-grader reflects on experiences at Scripps National Spelling Bee In round three of the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Friday, Divya Amirtharaj wasn’t thrown a bit when asked to…
Jun 06, 2013
Maryville Nursing Home celebrates its golden year
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165-bed skilled nursing wing, larger dining rooms to be completed in 2014 When Helen Dishman sought out a place to spend her senior years, she passed on care facilities that didn’t have that…
Jun 06, 2013
Library leader is one for the books
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Tualatin library manager tapped as new Beaverton Libraries director There are those who believe the technological revolution and its attendant Kindles and E-readers foretell the demise of books,…
Jun 05, 2013
Beaverton Budget Committee rejects property tax bump
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Branch library, street lights funding to come from reserves Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle is confident a change in the proposed 2013-14 budget to draw from reserves rather than raise property tax…
Jun 05, 2013
Deputies capture burglary suspect after he falls from fir tree
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Transient man requires surgery before his arrest Washington County sheriff's deputies captured a man they believed committed one burglary and attempted another burglary after the man fell from a…
