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Beaverton Severe Weather Shelter. Expands for the Winter Season

With public facilities closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is almost impossible for people experiencing homelessness to meet their basic needs. With winter coming, the weather could be...

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The Chess Playing “K” Brothers. Super kids learning a super game

Go to any scholastic chess tournament and you’ll see the “K” brothers, Kavish (age 14) and Krish (age 9) Patel. They have been taking chess lessons and playing for 3 years. Now, the COVID-19 virus has...

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Meet Joseph, a very super student! Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton

Joseph’s competitive edge and sharp math skills have taken him to the next level, both in and out of the classroom. As an avid competitor for his middle school, Joseph has consistently been leading his...

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Annual Howard M. Haynes Award Received by the THPRD Visioning Task Force

Washington County’s Committee for Community Involvement (CCI) has selected the Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District’s (THPRD) Visioning Task Force to receive the 2020 Harold M. Haynes Citizen...

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Winter is Near… Are You Ready?

Last winter was mild, but are you ready for what this winter might have in store? Below are tips to help you become better prepared for winter. Ensure each member of your household has a warm coat,...

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What is the downtown loop? An improved way of getting around downtown

The Downtown Loop Urban Design and Transportation Plan is an effort to improve experiences walking and biking downtown. Growing out of the Downtown Design Project, it seeks to establish a strong...

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Introducing Officer Roscoe, Beaverton’s new K-9 officer

The Beaverton Police Department would like to introduce you to our new K-9 officer, Roscoe. Roscoe will be teamed with Officer McGuire. Roscoe is almost two years old and arrived in the United States...

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Congratulations: Beaverton’s first female mayor: A message from Lacey Beaty

I wanted to start this message off with a thank you to the residents of Beaverton, for believing in me and in our grassroots campaign. When I launched this campaign over a year ago, I had no idea the...

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Does Beaverton have an appliance shortage? A surge in demand for limited supply

If you’ve tried to make a big purchase for your home recently, it’s likely you were met with some unexpected news. The demand for appliances and furniture has surged during the pandemic, but at the...

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A new way to brighten the holidays for children in need

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue encourages community members to support the KGW Great Toy Drive in a different way this year to help brighten the holidays of children in our community. Due to...

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Thank you from the market master: The Winter Market begins in February

To say that this has been a challenging year for everyone is an understatement. Nothing in my 25 years of managing this market could have prepared me for the demands of operating during a pandemic. It...

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Introducing Keya, Hriday & Miles, Super kids learning a super game

The Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” is putting chess in the spotlight. More and more kids are getting interested in learning or improving their chess and more girls are taking up the game. One of...

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Celebrating kids working above grade level! Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton

On Wednesday, October 21st, the Kumon of South Beaverton held their annual awards program for their students who are working one to three years above grade level. While this year’s event looked much...

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A message from the sheriff

Hello, Sheriff Pat Garrett here. I want to take this opportunity to share several updates with you. In August, we began working with community leaders to create a Sheriff’s Office / Latino Advisory...

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Beaverton twins reunite after going away to separate colleges

Twins Laura and Sydney Erikstrup were stars at Beaverton High School and are now making their way in the college game. The two recently had a very meaningful family reunion in the Arizona desert. “The...

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Miles of trails, all year round makes Beaverton an outdoor-friendly place to...

The turn of a new year means many people will start to reflect on their past goals and make new ones as well. However, it is obvious that several won’t be heading on their New Year’s resolution’s path...

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Welcome Kurt Wilson, Beaverton Hires City’s First Interim City Manager

The Beaverton City Council has appointed Kurt Wilson as the city’s first interim city manager and newest member of Beaverton’s management team. Wilson most recently served the City of Stockton, Calif.,...

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Making a difference, one call at a time: How one officer turned a mundane...

As police officers grow more experienced in their duties, they often times normalize, compartmentalize, and make ordinary the extra ordinary. Police officers often see things others couldn’t imagine; a...

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Tips to Carry You Safely into 2021 for yourself and your home

With the New Year and resolutions on everyone’s mind, now is the time to think about some personal and home safety steps that can help carry you and your family safely into and through 2021, as well as...

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Winter Market in February, So January will be a well-deserved time for...

Though we’ll not be gathering for New Year’s Eve festivities there is no reason not to celebrate. In fact, we’ll be reflecting on the difficult year that was 2020 and hoping for brighter days ahead in...

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