Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids that Aren’t More Things
As the mom of two small children, my house is bursting at the seams with “things” for my kids. Between the toys, books, art projects, games, and more, there is a lot of stuff. Sure, some of these...
View ArticleSteeped in Steampunk, Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium Delights
Tea and steampunk enthusiasts from all over the globe are traveling to Beaverton to immerse themselves in the luxurious quirkiness of the Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium. Located on Broadway Street...
View ArticleMeet Tyler, a High School Super Kid and student at Kumon of South Beaverton
Tyler is a 14-year old, 9th grader at Beaverton High School. This Kumon super student has completed eight levels of Kumon within one year and is quickly approaching his 9th all while participating in...
View ArticleFamily and friends gathered to celebrate a hero in Beaverton: The...
Fred Cheong Lee, a World War II veteran, walked into a surprise party at The Stockpot Broiler for his 95th birthday wearing the same uniform he wore more than 70 years ago. During the party, Lee was...
View ArticleLife starts a new chapter after a loss: There is more of life waiting to be...
The calendar changes to a new year, a new month and a new date signifying refreshment, rebirth and rejuvenation. After the loss of a loved one, the sense of renewal reaches a deeper level for me as we...
View ArticleShould I choose the rebate or take the special financing? Making the right...
Hello again loyal Beaverton Readers! Once again, thank you to the 13 folks who reached out to me needing help in the last few weeks. I appreciate you putting your trust in me and I’m very happy to...
View ArticleJust move! The best advice you’ll get for 2020
It’s the beginning of the year…and this will be some of the best advice that you get all year: MOVE! You’re a high-powered salesman. You’re a branch manager. You’re a district manager. You’re a...
View ArticleThe dash on a tombstone represents a lifetime: How you live in 2020 will add...
As you walk through a cemetery, glancing at the tombstones erected in memory of those who are buried there, you’ll notice one glaring similarity amongst each one: regardless of the name and epitaph,...
View ArticleNow that winter is here, pack up the kids and have some fun! Activities for kids
Well, we’ve hit that awkward time of year again. The holidays are over, and winter is here. There will likely be weeks on end of cold, wet days with overcast skies. This leaves many parents wondering...
View ArticleAre new year resolutions hard to keep? This year, I plan on making a simple...
Now that it’s January, it’s that time for everyone to look back on their year and reflect. With New Year’s resolutions being created and a brand-new year to look forward to, everyone’s hoping to become...
View ArticleA local veteran family gets big surprise at the Beaverton GEICO office
Rodrigo Mina Siefer was honorably discharged from military service a year ago and is being treated for PTSD. His wife Crystal is also undergoing testing to diagnose and prepare a treatment for an...
View ArticleOne Book: What if all Beaverton read the same book?
Sharing in the experience of a work of literature can spark meaningful discussion that brings us together as a community. Beaverton City Library would like to encourage all Beavertonians to join us as...
View ArticleMeet Shaayan, a 7-year-old super student (Thanks to the Kumon program)
Shaayan is 7-years-old and a 2nd grader at Scholls Heights Elementary School. This super student has benefited from the Kumon program and is working one year above grade level which means he is...
View ArticleIf my car has a problem, where should I go, an independent garage or the...
Hello Loyal Beaverton Readers. We thank all of you who have reached out for our services. We greatly appreciate the opportunity help. One question that often comes up is the difference between serving...
View ArticleA fender-bender doesn’t just affect your car. An impact of just 8 mph can...
In the US, automobiles are a way of life and car accidents are inevitable. When you’re involved in an accident, many things race through your mind. Once you do a quick check-in with yourself and...
View ArticleStudents can now take a mental day off. And if you need it, use it!
A few weeks ago, finals, homework, and lack of sleep had really caught up to me. I woke up late for school and just felt totally unmotivated and too tired (mentally and physically) to get up and go to...
View ArticleGenetics 101: What is DNA and How Is It Connected to Weight Loss?
From Curves / Jenny Craig Tired of trying to lose weight without seeing any results? DNA testing for weight loss might be the solution to your weight loss frustrations. Taking a simple DNA test may...
View Article40 Buildings Received Facelifts in Five Years Through the Storefront...
The 40th facelift of the city’s five-year-old Storefront Improvement Program has just been completed at Good Neighbor Tire at the intersection of Southwest Broadway Street and Southwest Lombard Avenue....
View ArticleConnect with the BPD using social media
There are many uses for social media other than connecting with friends. The Beaverton Police Department uses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Nextdoor to provide Beaverton residents with reliable,...
View ArticleFrom Southridge High to the Major Leagues, Darwin Barney joins the Texas Rangers
A former standout baseball player from Oregon has been hired to manage the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A minor league team. The Rangers announced Thursday that Darwin Barney would lead the Nashville Sounds...
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