Revitalizing the Salmonberry Trail. This 86-Mile Trail winds through valley...
The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) and Tillamook County recently announced they have granted additional financial support needed to complete the remaining master planning for segments of...
View ArticleMeet Hannah, a 6th Grade Super Student! Thanks to the Kumon program
Hannah B. is a 6th Grader at Westgate Christian School in Tigard. This super student is working towards being one year above grade level in math before she gets to 7th Grade and is three months away...
View ArticleNamed after an Illyrian King. Common Name: Mountain Bog Gentian
Binomial name: Gentiana calycosa Soil type: Moist to wet Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Plant type: Perennial wildflower Foliage: Opposite leaves, broadly lance-shaped Flower: Blue to purple...
View ArticleImportant questions about Medicare: Answers that you need to know
Medicare is a National Health Insurance program for individuals 65 years and older. We hear of important things such as the electoral college but how many really know how it works and why? It’s the...
View ArticleMessage from Denny Doyle, Mayoral Candidate
Our community and our country is in the midst of a crisis, and we cannot face these challenges alone. Each of us has a responsibility to do what we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Beaverton is a...
View ArticleMessage from Lacey Beaty, Mayoral Candidate
I’ve been asked numerous times from constituents why it seems no one is asking how we help working parents. As one myself, I too am worried about my child, her well-being, and, given her age, her...
View ArticleNew Beaverton City Council position filing now open, filing deadline is...
At the 2020 Primary Election Beaverton voters adopted the new Beaverton City Charter of 2021. The Charter created a new City Council Position No. 6 and directed that the new position be filled by...
View ArticleSouthridge High School Podcast – Capturing moments & memories
Moments and memories from the surreal school year were “captured” on a podcast at Southridge High School. “You talk about the Class of 2020, the word that comes to my mind is resilience,” said Joe...
View ArticleWelcome new police chief – Introducing Chief Ronda Groshong
Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle has named 25-year Beaverton Police Department veteran Ronda Groshong as the city’s Police Chief. Chief Groshong has been serving as the city’s Interim Police Chief since...
View ArticleEnjoy the health benefits of swimming, it’s never too late to learn
Swimming offers many health and fitness benefits. It works your entire body, enhances your cardiovascular conditioning, builds muscle strength and endurance, and improves your posture and flexibility....
View ArticleSlow and Steady… Thoughts on how to approach life’s struggles
I ran what is called and “ultramarathon” this summer. For those of you wondering, a marathon is 26.2 miles long; an ultramarathon is any race longer than a marathon distance. The traditional next...
View ArticleManaging your time online responsibly. Is TikTok Getting Banned?
Following India’s decision to ban the Chinese social networking site TikTok over national security concerns, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo relayed the Trump Administration’s interest to ban the use of...
View ArticleMeet Allison, a very super student! (Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton)
Allison Y., a 14-year-old teenager attending St. Stephen’s Academy in Lake Oswego, will be going into high school this coming fall. What makes her a super student is her amazing feat of completing both...
View ArticleMessage from Nadia Hasan, City Council Candidate
Dear Beaverton, as we face a global pandemic and work to dismantle systemic racism, now more than ever, we need champions who will fight for our communities so we can have access to the rights,...
View ArticlePowell’s Books is now open! Wednesday – Sunday, noon – 6pm
After months of being closed, Powell’s Books reopened its doors to customers at Cedar Hills Crossing. The bookstore in March closed all five of its Portland-area stores in response to the COVID-19...
View ArticleTVF&R Offers Tips to Prevent Window Falls: Stop at 4 Inches Campaign
Windows are one of the top five hidden hazards in the home. Each year falls from windows account for about eight deaths and more than 3,300 injuries to young children in the United States, according to...
View ArticleWelcoming Week 2020: Creating Home Together
The City of Beaverton is excited to celebrate the sixth year of observing National Welcoming Week, an annual series of events bringing together immigrants, refugees, and U.S.-born residents to raise...
View ArticleIt’s just a minor accident tips on what you should do
Very few people start out the day saying, “I’m going to crash my car today.” However, with more people getting on the roads, and driver’s having more distractions, you never know when it could happen...
View ArticleAmazing acts of generosity Can lead to more abundance and generosity
The Presbytery of the Cascades (Portland) organized a “Stimulus Grant Challenge” a few months back in an effort to inspire local Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations to think about how they can be a...
View ArticleThere is beauty above us… And light pollution is blocks most of it
Ever since the birth of mankind, humans have looked up to the night sky as a source of amazement and solace. Summer is one of the best seasons to see breathtaking night skies that harbor remarkable...
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