🌱BSD Meal Prices To Increase + Friday Night Fusion In Tigard

Beaverton OR

26 May, 2022

7:05 PM

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Hello, hello! It's me, Ash DeMello, your host of the Beaverton Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. First, today's weather: Cooler with showers around. High: 63 Low: 51. Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton: In the wake of the horrific Uvalde, Texas, school shooting, Beaverton School District's Public Safety Director commented on security measures for local schools. Rick Puente has worked in school safety for two decades, but each of these sorts of incidents causes him to reflect on whether or not the district is doing enough to ensure student safety. Learn about BSD's security and prevention measures at KATU. All Beaverton School District students have enjoyed free meals for most of the pandemic. But the school board announced on Monday, May 23, that it will cut the benefit next school year after federal aid ended for the program. The board also allowed schools to increase meal prices by 15 to 20 cents. (Beaverton Patch)Two Beaverton-based athletes are racing to the USA Track and Field 10000m Championships today in Indianapolis. Elise Cranny and Sean McGorty both train with the Bowerman Track Club and both competed in the Tokyo Olympics. They're prepping to showcase their speed once again today. (USA Track and Field) The leader of a Hillsboro methamphetamine distribution cell was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison on Wednesday, May 25. John Armas, 44, was indicted by a grand jury for an array of charges, including intent to distribute controlled substances back in 2018. He pleaded guilty to the charges in 2020. The Westside Interagency Narcotics (WIN) Task Force worked alongside other agencies to achieve the conviction. (Department of Justice) Reporter Mark Miller offers a roundup of arts and culture events in Washington County in the upcoming weeks. Village Gallery of Arts' Dollars for Scholars, a fundraiser for local art students on Sunday in Cedar Mill, and an exploration of folk music traditions at The Reser by Sonia De Los Santos and the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers on Saturday, June 4. (Portland Tribune; subscription required) Today in Beaverton: Owl Book Group - Discuss "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson with fellow library cardholders, hosted by the Cedar Mill Community Library via Zoom. Register to snag the login info. (10:30 a.m.)Friday Night Fusion Social Latin Dance with Son de Cuba - Shawn Gardner Dancing (8900 SW Commercial St., Tigard) is the spot for outdoor live music and salsa, bachata and Latin mix dancing. $15 per person at the door, or $20 per couple. (7 p.m.)Lakewood Center for the Arts presents "Camelot" - Head to Lake Oswego to see local actors perform the award-winning play. $45 adults, $40 students. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Beaverton Police Department investigators are still seeking the community's help locating a suspect who allegedly intentionally struck a gas station attendant with his vehicle at the Shell Gas Station at 7545 SW Oleson Rd. Click the link to see photos of the suspect and find out how to report any information you might have about his identity. (Instagram) Looking for some low-key inspiration? The Beaverton City Library has an idea: "Finding beauty in our world and noticing the color #purple. All of these and more were found on a short walk in the neighborhood around the main library. #BeautifulDay #PurpleFlowers #TakeAWalk." (Facebook) Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. — Ash DeMello About me: Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at [email protected].