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01/05/2016

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12/25/2015

Mom uses extreme couponing to give back to toy drive that once helped her

Lupe Juarez used extreme couponing to buy more than 500 toys for the Fox 12 toy drive:

Lupe Juarez uses extreme couponing, and a watchful eye on the clearance rack, to purchase toys for the toy drive that once helped her family.

12/10/2015

Road Closed, Schmosed: Some drivers risk flood waters

Going past a road closed sign can earn you a citation. Deputies issued 30 of them in three hours at the intersection of NW Saltzman Road and NW Burton Street in Cedar Mill.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue helped two women out of their cars after each driver got stuck attempted to cross closed roads.

12/10/2015

The Beaverton, Oregon tree lighting last Saturday, with a dry and relatively warm night, seems quite a long time ago after this stormy week. http://bit.ly/1HPGv6v

12/10/2015

Getting ready for tax time yet? Here's a chance to safely dispose of the papers you're sure you won't be needing to keep.

Free Document Shredding Event

The Beaverton Police Department will be offering an opportunity for you to safely recycle documents containing personal information on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Sunset Presbyterian Church located at 14986 NW Cornell Rd. Portland Oregon 97229.

Identity theft and fraud crimes continue to be of great concern for all of us. The City of Beaverton would like to help you avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and fraud, by keeping your personal information away from the hands of identity thieves. One of the m**hods identity thieves use to steal your information is combing through recycling and garbage for sensitive information that has been thrown away.

For this reason, the Beaverton Police Department recommends and encourages citizens to use a shredder (preferably cross-cut) for sensitive documents, such as credit card statements, financial statements, pre-approved credit card offers, old IRS tax forms, bank checks, household bills, and other documents that may contain sensitive information.

Shred-it will be on site with two commercial-sized shredding trucks for this event. Items no larger than staples and paper clips may be attached to the papers. Because of the popularity of this event each vehicle will only be allowed THREE BANKER STYLE BOXES of documents to be shredded.

This event is not for business documents. It is for personal documents only that contain personal information that if thrown out could lead to identity theft.

Service will be on a first come, first served basis and limited to the capacity of the commercial-sized shredding trucks from Shred-it. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause should the capacity be reached. Participants are encouraged to donate canned food to the Oregon Food Bank at the shredding event. Volunteers will be on site to accept these food donations.
Please do not contact Sunset Presbyterian Church with questions about this shredding event. All information related to this event is posted on the Beaverton Police Department’s web page and page.

http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/index.aspx?nid=173
https://www.facebook.com/BeavertonPoliceDepartment.

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12/10/2015

Two pups 'home for the holidays' as they begin their duties with Beaverton Police Department.

Welcome to the newest members of Beaverton Police Department's K9 unit: Niko and Wudu! Officer Lutu will partner with Niko, and Officer Barrington will partner with Wudu!

12/06/2015

Congratulations, Jesuit! Get the game highlights here: http://bit.ly/1NzhBsj

Jesuit wins the 6A football state championships 21-14 over strong competitors West Linn. Congrats Crusaders!

12/04/2015

City of Beaverton welcomes holiday season with annual tree lighting and open house

Tonight's the night Beaverton, Oregon. Break out the elf hats and dancing shoes to celebrate the official holiday tree lighting ceremony. Downtown, by the library, on Fifth Street.

This year's tree lighting is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

12/03/2015

Comments on boundary changes: 'Our community will be torn apart'

Changing neighborhoods mean changing boundaries for Beaverton School District - Official. Have you weighed in yet?

Most people expressed concerns that fell into three main topics: traffic, community unity, and a desire to let students stay at their current schools in Beaverton.

12/02/2015

From drones to m**h recovery, five startups get $20,000 each to find success

Five new businesses. $20,000 each. Coaching and mentoring. These five grant-winning startups are a diverse lot, receiving a boost from the city of Beaverton, Oregon and the Westside Startup Fund LLC.

More than 60 startups applied for a piece of the $100,000. The city of Beaverton announced the winners on Dec. 1.

12/01/2015

Stolen dog returned to family one year later; suspected thief arrested in Sherwood

Here's a story with a happy ending. Pippin, stolen last year in Beaverton, has been reunited with his owners.

A woman accused of stealing a dog last year has been arrested after the dog was found Monday in Sherwood.

12/01/2015

The classic tale, 'A Little Princess,' comes to life at Beaverton Civic Theatre

Just in time for the holidays, Beaverton Civic Theatre opens the classic, 'A Little Princess.' Grab a preview tonight at the Beaverton City Library, 7 p.m.

This holiday season, Beaverton Civic Theatre will bring to life "A Little Princess," adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic 1905 children's novel.

11/30/2015

The Tualatin Valley Harmony Masters (TVHM) are geared up for the season, performing here at Hillsboro's tree lighting on Saturday. Beaverton, Oregon will have its tree lighting Dec. 4. See full list of events here: http://bit.ly/1lTdb58

11/28/2015

Covered bike rack at West Slope Library form Eagle Scout project

Thanks to Boy Scout Logan Cluff, West Slope Library of Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) has a few exterior upgrades. Won't it be nice to leave that bike in a covered shelter while browsing for books?

Why is a covered bike rack such a big deal at the West Slope Library? Because, it rains in Oregon.

11/26/2015

Thanksgiving weekend in Washington County brings turkey trots, theater and tree lightings

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a roundup of fun, family friendly events for this cool, sunny weekend.

The holiday season opens in Washington County with holiday theater, turkey trots, and community tree lightings.

11/25/2015

Washington County holidays 2015: Guide to tree lightings, performances and Santa sightings

Here it is: Your ultimate guide to tree lightings, Santa sightings and other holiday events throughout Washington County!

Washington County has events for the holiday season that include tree lightings, swimming parties, menorah lightings, bazaars and more.

11/25/2015

First mini fire station: Customized for calls, improved response time

Responding to the needs of an aging community, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue has opened its first mini-station, equipped to handle medical emergencies only.

What is placed at the station is driven by the calls that occur -- mostly medical in Raleigh Hills.

11/24/2015

Hey, Beaverton readers, let's help spread the word about places serving community Thanksgiving meals.

If you know someone in need of a hot meal this Thanksgiving, please share this list of local organizations making sure no one goes hungry!

11/24/2015

Life's surprises, setbacks keep more Oregonians working beyond retirement age

Have you felt 'the retirement gap' - that anywhere from uncomfortable to downright desperate difference between savings from a lifetime of work and unexpected monetary needs? Read George Rede's stories on the folks who just need to keep on working.

Early job loss, shrinking pensions, unexpected health issues spell crisis for many.

11/20/2015

Overseas arrest strands vacationing Beaverton man in Dominican Republic

John Ekman, originally of Gales Creek and lately of Beaverton, is in a bit of trouble while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. It sounds like som**hing that could really happen to just about anyone.

Ekman said he didn't see a motorcycle lying in the roadway until it was too late to stop …

11/19/2015

Trimet's Santa Bob retires; Santa Mark takes the wheel

It was confusing enough when Pope Benedict retired a few years back, but now, Santa?

Santa Bob's boots won't be empty for long. Yes, Virginia, there is another Santa Claus.

11/19/2015

Rising rent forces Beaverton superhero to move away

He survived the frights of the night, the winds and the rain ... but rising rent and gentrification have conquered Beaverton's super hero, Guardian Shield.

Guardian Shield, who recently found fame through local media, can't afford the rising rent at his apartment complex and is moving to Marion County.

11/18/2015

Middle schoolers' book wins national Scholastic prize

Three students at Stoller Middle School in Beaverton School District - Official produce a book, and Scholastic declares it a masterpiece - in more ways than one.

Grace Tran, Catherine Lian and Len Nguyen, who are now high school freshmen, wrote and illustrated a children's book called, "Masterpiece."

11/17/2015

Two monkeys made this Beaverton man famous, but his garden makes people care

Meet Ed Foy. On May 28, 1959, Foy, a lieutenant and frogman in the U.S. Navy, was on a ship far out in the Atlantic Ocean, watching the sky and hoping that history would be made. It was. Along with two monkeys, he made it.

At 81, Ed Foy lives in a sprawling Beaverton Apartment complex.

11/16/2015

Woman struck by MAX train in Beaverton, suffers serious injuries, police say

Was your commute delayed this morning, anywhere near Elmonica Station in Beaverton? Roads were blocked and commuters rerouted for a really serious crash.

The crash happened at the Elmonica Station in Beaverton, according to police.

11/15/2015

Rat fanciers gathered Saturday for the annual fall rat show in Hillsboro. They proved generally bad rat misconceptions wrong by kissing, squishing and cooing over their beloved critters. (photos and video with story: http://bit.ly/1Lgw3zG)

11/14/2015

Thrill of indoor skydiving now open in Tigard

WooHoo! Wind tunnels provide an indoor skydiving experience in Tigard. The place is named, you guessed it, iFLY Portland.

iFLY Portland is the 12th and newest of the Austin, Texas-based company's U.S. facilities. There are 38 worldwide, with another 15 under construction.

11/13/2015

Chinese hot pot chain Little Sheep opening first location in Oregon

Beaverton gets another great food option, this time a Chinese hot pot planning to open at Southwest 117th Avenue.

Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, a Chinese hot pot chain coming to Beaverton.

11/13/2015

Police dog, Jago, retires after 10 years; looks forward to chew toy

Almost derailed from a distinguished career as a K9 officer, Jago overcame an early injury and served with Officer Ken Magnus for close to 10 years on the Beaverton Police Department.

Most of Jago's career was spent finding suspects and barking an alert to his human partner, but he had his share of captures.

11/12/2015

'Radical' approach to education brings Beaverton principal national recognition

Congrats to Scott Drue, principal at Beaverton School District - Official's Aloha-Huber Park and recognized nationally for his innovative approach to education.

Aloha-Huber Park's 1,000 students break into 275 small groups each day for reading, math and language. The system is based on acceleration, not remediation.

11/11/2015

In 1968 Gov. Tom McCall dedicated a memorial wall to Oregon soldiers killed and missing in Vietnam. Almost forgotten for decades, the wall is now being refurbished before being installed for public view at Beaverton’s Veterans Memorial Park: http://bit.ly/1GWZprM

11/11/2015

Team Jago retires after more than 9 years of service in the Beaverton Police Department. A well deserved retirement awaits a dog whose heart and spirit are as big as he is.

K9 Team Jago and Officer Ken Magnus Retire After 9 Years, 9 Months and 17 Days of Service to Beaverton

Jago joined the Beaverton Police Department on December 22, 2005 at the age of 14 months and his last day of service was November 9, 2015. Jago and Officer Magnus had 122 captures, serviced 2,929 calls for service and spent 383 hours on K9 related calls.

Jago was diagnosed with arthritis that could have been career ending about a year after he started. Officer Magnus never lost faith in Jago and with the support of the Police Department he found a treatment that showed promise in helping him. Jago received a stem cell treatment that involved taking his stem cells, having them processed at a lab and then injected into his affected joints. This treatment was successful and Jago went on to win an agility contest a year after his treatment.

Jago and Officer Magnus were an amazing team and provided such a service to Beaverton and the surrounding communities. Jago will now have to adjust to being a dog and not a Police K9. Jago will continue to live with his partner and best friend Officer Magnus. Officer Magnus has moved on to other duties as a Beaverton Police Officer.

Jago and Officer Magnus were both recognized this evening during the Beaverton City Council meeting for their years of service. Jago enjoyed his retierment gifts that were given to him by the Mayor.

Thank you Jago and Officer Magnus.

11/10/2015

In Oregon, small classes come at suburban districts' expense

An interesting read from Betsy Hammond, school's reporter. Explains somewhat the disparity in class sizes across the state. But does class size really determine a student's ability to learn?

Did you know, Oregon has some of the largest class sizes in the country?

11/10/2015

Local women artists featured in Beaverton art displays

How do you see your world? Find a fresh perspective around town as the city of Beaverton, Oregon has artwork and photography of women artists on display.

The Beaverton Arts Program is now showcasing works by women artists in various mediums through the end of December.