🌱Aloha House Fire + Bethany Murder-Suicide + NABGas Letter

Beaverton OR

26 February, 2022

10:27 PM

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Hey, people of Beaverton! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Beaverton Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy with showers. High: 55 Low: 50. Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton: A couple was found dead in their Bethany home on the afternoon of Feb. 24 in an apparent murder-suicide. Washington County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 4200 block of Northwest Oxbridge Drive to find the bodies of Michael P. Getty,56, and Mary B. Getty, 55. Deputies say it appears Michael Getty killed his wife before killing himself, although an investigation is underway. (Washington County Sheriff's Office)Firefighters battled an Aloha house fire on Friday, which involved a person jumping from a second-story window to escape. The fire appears to have started around 10 a.m. in a home on Southwest Sammy Drive near 187th. Firefighters are reporting no injuries from the two people inside the home at the time of the fire. The cause is under investigation. (KATU) Some Oregonians would rather quit than return to the office, reports Jamie Goldberg. That includes one Forest Grove woman who worked for the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce. Read their stories at OregonLive (subscription required). Do you have thoughts on housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness in our area? Washington County recently announced a series of community meetings to help locals learn about future shelters and share their input. A meeting is scheduled for the Beaverton area on March 3. Find out more at the Press Release Desk. Today is the last day to comment on two Washington County roadway projects: Cornell Road, between 102nd and 113th avenues and Cornelius Pass from Tualatin Valley Highway (OR-8) and Frances Street. Click over to LUT News to find links to virtual open house pages for the projects. Today in Beaverton: Beaverton POP-UP! - Beaverton Downtown Association hosts a chance to explore local wine, charcuterie and more at the organization's headquarters on Southwest 1st Avenue downtown. (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)Pop-up Shop at Rice Museum w/ Robert Rolfe - Head over to the museum to learn more about a local business jeweler. Free with general admission. (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)Hillsbrew Festival - Welcome the return of large-scale beer festivals at the Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro. Tickets start at $10. (11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.) From my notebook: See the most recent letter from Neighbors Against Bethany Lake Gas Station here, written to the Washington County Land Use staff. The local team is working to oppose the construction of a gas station on 185th and West Union, which is adjacent to a wetland. See footage of the scary fire on Southwest Sammy via @WashCoScanner. (Twitter)Today is National Pokemon Day!! If you have fans in your home, you might want to check out this article from OregonLive. It's also a good opportunity to check out Rainy Day Games on TV Highway and its selection of new and used Pokemon cards and accessories. More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) 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] Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Ash DeMello