No-Turn Away Shelters Open for Winter Weather Events in Washington County
#CountyNews During dangerous winter conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through winter weather events. These...
View ArticleNesara Shree wants more girls to play chess and win championships
#ChesswithCoachLarry There are more than 50 boys for each girl in kids’ chess tournaments. Most girls feel like outsiders in this environment and just stop playing. Nesara Shree wants to change that....
View ArticleDo you see spots in your photos? You may need to clean the sensor
#TheShutterbug Seeing spots in your photos is actually quite normal, so please don’t be too worried! If you’re seeing what looks like a fleck of dust or a bit of hair in your photos, it is a good...
View ArticleZeynep is working 1 year above grade level, thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton
#SuperStudentCorner Zeynep is 7 years old and a second grader at Nancy Ryles Elementary School. She has been attending Kumon for 1 year now and has already made admirable progress. Working daily on...
View ArticleMarch is a month to connect with the world around us: “Green is the primary...
#UpliftingMessage With March the year begins to pick up momentum: we gain 33% more daylight than January and 20% more than February. March 20th is the spring equinox when the sun moves north across...
View ArticleTake action to limit hazards & avoid falls, fractures from falls are a...
#TVF&R As people grow older, the consequences of a fall grow more serious. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury deaths for adults ages 65 and older, according to the Centers for...
View ArticleBeaverton Police Dept’s Officer of the Year: 2021 Award goes to Officer...
#BeavertonPolice Each year the Beaverton Police Department recognizes one officer for their outstanding service to the community and to the department. The Officer of the Year award is given to the...
View ArticleIntroducing Trash for Peace: Working to keep every community greener
#Fox12Oregon In the last year, thousands of people have joined a new organization working to clean up local neighborhoods. It’s called Adopt One Block, and in Beaverton, Jessica Miyake and her...
View ArticleCity News: City Council | Visioning | Parks (Building a Better Beaverton)
#CityNews City Council Meetings Important Announcement: the Beaverton City Council meeting schedule will change beginning in March. Regular council meetings will occur on the first and third Tuesday...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Events in Tualatin Valley: Four fun things to do in March
#WashingtonCountyVisitorsAssociation After a couple years of canceled events, we’re excited that the St. Patrick’s celebrations are back on this March! From a mud run to Irish dance, these are the...
View ArticleMarch 13th is daylight savings which means the promise of longer days
#BeavertonFarmersMarket Longer days mean an abundance of produce. While it’s not warm enough to see berries, tomatoes, or summer squash. We, at the market, relish in all the unsung heroes of the...
View ArticleYou don’t have to be crazy to play chess but it helps!
#ChesswithCoachLarry Chess, like most sports, has its share of craziness by the players. Wilhelm Steinitz, the first World Chess Champion tried to call God and challenge him to a chess match....
View ArticlePhotography Lighting 101: What to use and what to avoid
#TheShutterbug Flashes, Reflectors, LEDs and Incandescents! As a photographer there are many lighting options, and it frankly can be overwhelming. In this article I will rank what light sources are...
View ArticleAliza is working 4+ years above grade level! Thanks to Kumon of South Beaverton
#SuperStudentCorner Aliza is 17 years old and a junior at Mountainside High School. In December 2021, she officially completed the Kumon program, both math & reading/writing! This means that...
View ArticleFREE caregiving series: Grandparents raising children
#CountyNews Grandparents and other older relatives raising children are invited to new caregiving series Sponsored by Health and Human Services Department. This free three-part series will provide a...
View ArticleCity News: City Council Adopts Strategic Goals | Priorities (Building a...
#CityNews Beaverton City Council adopted a resolution approving strategic goals and priorities to inform a two-year workplan at their Mar. 1 meeting. The adoption was a follow-up to a work session...
View ArticleTake the time to listen: Everyone has a story
#SeniorLiving I received a call this week from someone who I have yet to meet face to face, and yet, by the tone of her voice on the message, I could tell she is someone I would look forward to...
View ArticleThe best exercises to strengthen senior brains: Give it a try, your brain...
#SeniorLiving Daily physical and mental exercise can boost brain cognition, improve memory and possibly reduce a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, extending the time for safe at-home living....
View ArticleBest places to see wildflowers this Spring in Washington County
#TualatinValley It’s almost that time of year when Tualatin Valley will become a kaleidoscope of vibrant pinks, reds, yellows, oranges, purples and shades of green. For your own nature getaway near...
View ArticleCommon Name: Small Camas: Tastes like a sweet potato
#NativePlantsofOregon Binomial Name: Camassia quamash Soil Type: Well-Drained, Rich in Humus Sunlight: Light Shade to Full Sun Form/Growth: Small, Flowering Plant, Often Grown in Groups Plant Type:...
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