🌱Beaverton HS Alum Nominated For Tony + Third Death At WashCo Jail

Beaverton OR

12 June, 2022

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Hello, friends. It's Monday in Beaverton, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Because community news matters! Without further ado... First, today's weather: A brief shower or two. High: 62 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Beaverton today: Washington County Deputies used Narcan to prevent a possible overdose on the morning of Friday, June 10. Deputies responded to a vehicle accident and tracked one of the individuals involved to the backyard of a home on the 19000 block of Southwest Brooklawn Place. Authorities administered Narcan when they found the person unconscious and unresponsive after reports they had taken several pills (suspected fentanyl) after the accident. (Flash Alert Newswire)Another person has died while in custody of the Washington County Jail. It's the third such incident in the last two months. The deceased has been identified as a 51-year-old male who passed away on the morning of June 1. The Washington County Major Crimes unit is investigating. (Flash Alert Newswire)The 75th Annual Tony Awards happened on Sunday, and Beaverton was well-represented. Beaverton High School alum Shoshana Bean earned a nomination for best performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for her work in "Mr. Saturday Night." (OregonLive)Do you roam about the Sunset West area? You can look forward to a new pedestrian amenity: a crosswalk to be complete by next spring. It will help for safely crossing Carlyle Creek as part of the 174th Avenue North project. (Twitter)Check out five new homes for sale in the Beaverton area via the Beaverton Patch. On offer this week are a one-bedroom townhome near Nike, a larger townhome in Progress Ridge and a large five-bedroom single-family house in Murrayhill. Today in Beaverton: The Disappointing Parks Poster Contest continues through the summer. It's an opportunity for teens to direct their apathy in a constructively creative way. Click over to the Tigard Public Library's site for all the details. (All day) Family Storytime (Virtual) - Beaverton City Library invites kids 6 and under (and their people) to log in for stories, songs and other activities! (10:15 a.m.)Last Call Trivia @ Dublin Pub - Test your knowledge, try the special $6 burger and sip your beverage of choice. (7 - 9 p.m.) From my notebook: Beaverton City Government reminds folks that the Fourth of July holiday is less than a month away, and certain fireworks are illegal in Oregon. Click over to the link to find out local restrictions and help prevent devastating fires. (Beaverton City Government via Facebook)Oregon State Parks are celebrating its centennial all year long! In honor of the occasion, the agency is adding the state's first state park to the National Register of Historic Places. Tap the link to explore more about Luckiamute River near Monmouth. (Willamette Week) Did you have a chance to follow along with my Beaverton Eats social media takeover last week? If not, here's a link to the highlights! More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Portland Water Lantern Festival (June 18) Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update! — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at [email protected].