🌱Lobby Exec Ousted + Beaverton Named Among Most Exciting `Hoods

Beaverton OR

21 December, 2021

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Welcome to winter, people of Beaverton! Yesterday was the winter solstice, so days will only get longer from here on out! Here's the latest news to brighten your day. First, today's weather: Breezy with showers. High: 48 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Beaverton today: Here's the latest on the League of Oregon Cities executive director whose harsh comments about fast-food workers and profanity-laced responses drew the displeasure of Mayor Lacey Beaty. Mike Cully, who had been in his position for four years, submitted his resignation and apologized to the mayor. The League met on Monday night and voted unanimously to accept Cully's resignation and issued a press release condemning his behavior. (Pamplin Media Group; click here if you read free via your WCCLS card or click here if you have a paid subscription)Beaverton was cited as one of the "Most Exciting Neighborhoods for Dining in 2021" by Jordan Michelman, Sprudge co-founder and beverage writer. Michelman says he's spent a lot of time over on our side of The Tunnel recently. Spots like 1st Street Pocha, Chettinad Indian Cuisine and Sushi Ki-Ichi keep him coming back. (Eater Portland)Read about the toll that heavy rain has taken on the Metro area at KOIN.com. A Beaverton resident lost a favorite tree and reports that his backyard looks like a lake. In other parts of the area, a massive tree fell in Portland's North Park Blocks and sewage has overflowed into the Willamette River. A regional employer is getting serious about vaccine mandate enforcement. Intel management says unvaccinated workers without a legitimate exemption will be given unpaid leave beginning in April. Intel will review employees' exemption requests until March 15. (KGW.com) If you're a fan of reality TV, you might want to tune into this season of The Bachelorette to see Brandon Jones. According to Distractify, the Western Oregon University grad has Beaverton roots, working for Nike as a recruiter for a time. Jones also attended PCC. Today's Beaverton Daily is brought to you in part 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: Read to the Dogs - Cedar Mill Library offers kids the chance to gain confidence in their literary skills with help from DoveLewis' Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams. Registration required. (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)AT-HOME: Brentano String Quartet: Tribute to Stravinsky - Tune into Chamber Music Northwest's immersive program in celebration of Stravinsky. Pass starts at $20. (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)$5 Buck 4 Bands - At the Garages hosts live music alongside $5 food and drink specials. $5. (7:30 PM - 11:00 PM) From my notebook: Click over to help Cedar Mill Community Library reach its goal of earning enough money to buy 700 new children's books! The fundraiser runs through December 31. (Instagram)Get ready for #DryJanuary with mocktail ideas from Beaverton Grocery Outlet. Today it's featuring a recipe for a cranberry apple mocktail featuring sparkling cider. (Instagram) Beaverton City Library reminds you to stock your go bag! Tap the link to access resources from the City's emergency management team to get you started on preparing yourself and your family in case of an emergency. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Add your event Loving the Beaverton Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon! — Ash DeMello About me: About me: Check out my profile at the Beaverton Downtown Association's blog or follow me on Instagram (you'll be one of eight!).