🌱 Conestoga Students Grieve + Gabriel Park Inclusive Playground Opens

Beaverton OR

13 May, 2022

6:22 PM

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Morning, Beaverton! In today's edition, we find out more about the sad death of Conestoga Middle School student Milana Li as well as share some events to add to your calendars. First, today's weather: Rain and drizzle in the a.m. High: 67 Low: 54. Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today: Police continue to search for clues in the death of 13-year-old Milana Li, which was officially ruled a homicide on Wednesday, May 11. Community members call the situation "devestating" and "crazy." Authorities are following up on multiple leads in the case, and they continue to assure neighbors that there doesn't appear to be any threat to the public. (KGW.com)Among those hardest hit by Milana Li's death are her classmates at Conestoga Middle School. Beaverton School District social worker Amy Baker talks about what measures the district is taking to help the kids affected by the loss, including providing a safe space for them to work through their feelings and working to restore important routines. (KOIN.com) A Washington County dam is destined for oblivion this summer, reports Chris McGinniss. The pool created by the 100-year-old Balm Grove Dam on Gales Creek offers locals a recreation spot, but it also blocks a portion of a main fish passage barrier in the Tualatin Basin. Once e dam is removed, the area will offer important habitat for spawning fish. (KGW.com) The area's first Ethiopian Cultural Festival is coming soon, reports Dillon Mullan. The Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center will host the event on Sunday, June 5. It's set to feature a traditional coffee ceremony, Ethiopian food, music and more. The Ethiopian community in the United States has more than doubled over the past ten years, according to recent census data. (Portland Tribune; subscription required)Authors are soon to be flocking to the Beaverton City Library, reports Sally Segar. The library will host its annual Northwest Local Author Fair on Saturday, May 21. A total of 37 metro area authors are scheduled to attend. (Beaverton Valley Times; subscription required) Today in Beaverton: Fanno Creek Trail History Walking Tour - The Garden Home History project hosts a 2.4-mile informative jaunt down the Fanno Creek Trail. Register to get meet-up details. (10 a.m.) Penny's Puppets: Mother Goose on the Loose (at Main) - Puppeteers visit Beaverton City Library for a story along with singing and dancing! All ages welcome. (11 a.m.)Visit Bethany Community Library to see a performance by students at the Haiyan International Dance Academy and International Performing Arts. (3 - 4 p.m.)The Fire @ Winona Grange - Hear an acclaimed Scottish-California fusion band perform in Tualatin. $35 at the door. (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.) From my notebook: For those interested in the visual arts, there's a frequently-updated opportunity to see works by local students that perhaps you didn't know about. Beaverton School District art teachers upload student art to a virtual art gallery. Get inspired when you click the link via Twitter. Looking for a new spot to let the littles roam a bit? A few miles beyond Beaverton city limits, Gabriel Park is opening an inclusive play area TODAY! Park developers say that the new facility is usable by people of all abilities, including those with "physical, sensory, and social needs." (KATU.com) Hey ya'll! That was an interesting news day. If you'd like to keep the daily news roundups coming, consider passing along my info to any local businesses in need of advertising. We have good rates, friendly folks and other awesome benefits! — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at [email protected].