Murray-Scholls Car Fatality + Better Red Reaction + Global Art

Beaverton OR

21 July, 2021

2:51 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Welcome to a fresh edition of the Beaverton Daily. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 56. Here are the top stories today in Beaverton: Police say a car accident in the parking lot of a Murray-Schools shopping center resulted in a death Wednesday morning. A vehicle rolled down a steep embankment and hit a tree. The parking lot is closed as officials investigate. (KATU)A Hillsboro police officer is injured after a suspect rammed his vehicle. The incident occurred after police responded to an assault call at Northeast Cornell Road and 51st Avenue where witnesses say a man was wielding a machete and harassing his girlfriend and others. Police later discovered the suspect had a gunshot wound, but it's unclear who shot him. (KATU)Reporter Mike Rogoway provides more info on Apple's lease of a large Beaverton site. The 50,000 square-foot facility at 3555 SW 153rd could accommodate well over 100 employees. Those familiar with the industry offer conjecture that the site will serve as a lab facility for Apple-designed processor chips, although the company has not stated the purpose of the site. (OregonLive)Former TriMet planner Jim Howell voiced his opinion about the new Red Line project that is set to connect the Hillsboro Airport stop to the Beaverton Transit Center. Howell calls the Better Red project "redundant" and "a waste of money." He says he has offered a more efficient alternative, but the transit org has yet to respond. (OregonLive)Applications for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have closed. Patch offers a roundup of local businesses that received PPP loans, many of which are labeled "forgivable." (Patch) Today's Beaverton Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Beaverton Globetrotters: Art Edition! - Beaverton City Library invites kids in grades K-2 to an art session and storytime featuring a global theme. Packets available for pick-up upon registration. (2:00 PM) After Hours Networking at TVC's Musical Bench - Mingle with working artists, nonprofit leaders, small business owners, public officials and more. $10. (5:30 PM) Pacific Wonderland Poets - Beaverton City Library welcomes poets of all experience levels to meet and discuss their in-progress, original poems and provide constructive feedback. 18 and older. (6:00 PM) Zero-Waste Chef Author Talk - Hear chef/author/blogger Anne-Marie Bonneau discuss her debut book and how she has lived plastic-free since 2011 at Beaverton City Library. (6:30 PM) All Star Jam - Jennie Moriarty and Robbie Laws host live music At The Garages. $5 cover. (7:30 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook Got a hankering for a sub sandwich? You'll soon have a tasty new option! Jersey Mike's is opening at Cedar Hills Crossing in just a few weeks. (Instagram) Road closure alert from the City of Beaverton: "Beginning this Thursday, July 22 at 8 p.m. and until Friday, July 23 at 6 a.m. Murray Blvd will be closed from Scholls Ferry to Barrows Road for planned upgrades and street maintenance." (Twitter) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (July 31) Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at [email protected].