Beaverton Restaurant Week + Duplex Fire + Visioning Survey

Beaverton OR

14 September, 2021

6:34 PM

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Welcome to Hispanic Heritage Month, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start your Wednesday off on an informed note. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Beaverton? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Beaverton: Beaverton Restaurant Week is nearly upon us, folk! The food and hospitality industries have had a tough road through the pandemic, and the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) wants those businesses to feel especially supported through the upcoming event. In turn, some participating restaurants will offer discounts for frontline workers, including Carina's Bakery in downtown. Beaverton Restaurant Week will run from September 23 through October 3. Head over to the BDA site for a complete list of participating restaurants. (KOIN.com)A duplex fire early Tuesday morning left four people displaced. The residents of the Jaylee Street homes were able to safely escape, and firefighters had the flames under control within 25 minutes. TVF&R has not released a cause of the fire. (KPTV.com) The Oregon Medical Board is suing a Beaverton pediatrician regarding alleged unethical research regarding vaccinations. Dr. Paul Thomas's study of autism rates compared children who had received childhood vaccines according to the federally recommended schedule with those who had shots delayed or weren't vaccinated at all. The board says Thomas has failed to provide documents they requested regarding participants in his research. Thomas's license was suspended by the Oregon Medical Board last December. (The Lund Report) There might be a new Washington County District Attorney in town if public defender Brian Decker gets his way. Decker announced his bid to unseat the current DA, Kevin Barton. Criminal justice reform appears to be the issue that will differentiate the two candidates, according to reporter Tess Riski. (Willamette Week) More information is available on the deadly road rage incident that occurred near SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway on September 3. The man killed has been identified as Salem resident Mark Stadamire, 51. Police have not identified the man who shot Stadamire, but they say he is cooperating with the investigation. Meanwhile, Stadamire's family is struggling to understand how such a thing could happen. (Statesman Journal) Today's Beaverton Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Beaverton: Toddler Storytime - Beaverton City Library invites you and your littles to online fun, complete with books, action songs, rhymes, flannel board stories and more. Ages 2-3. Registration required. (10:15 AM)Forest Grove Farmers Market - Take a jaunt down Highway 8 to explore late summer produce, local goods and live music. (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)Cultures of North Macedonia - Head to the City Library to watch Honeyland, a film about honey production and its impact on Macedonian culture as part of Welcoming Week. (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)Westside Wednesday Ride - Cornell Bomb - BikePortland is organizing an event to take advantage of Cornell being closed to motor vehicles for the next few months. Meetup is at the Beaverton Transit Center. (7:30 PM) Beaverton Patch Notebook City of Beaverton: "We Want To Hear From You! Community Invited To Take Beaverton Visioning Survey." (Press Release Desk) Beaverton City Government: "Business owners, we have new info regarding updated mask mandates at the business resource page including links to Workplace Mask Guidance and the updated rules on fines and enforcement from Washington County. #BusinessMonday." Click the link to get the details! (Facebook) It's National Linguine Day! Experience local iterations of the classic pasta at the iconic Giovanni's Restaurant or take yours to-go from Pasta Pronto in Tanasbourne. Did you know you can feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 per month? Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello About me: After writing e-commerce copy for eight years, I'm super excited to branch out as a News Curator for my local Patch. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to [email protected].