Beaverton mayor provides city update at neighborhood meetings in February, March

Beaverton mayor provides city update at neighborhood meetings in February, March

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- City of Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle will attend upcoming Beaverton Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) meetings in February and March to give a city update for 2012. Each meeting will also include a question and answer session with the Mayor.

"The Mayor’s visit to our NAC is a great chance for neighbors to learn more about their city, meet the Mayor, and get some exposure to the importance of getting more involved in their NAC," said Tammy Bass, Highland NAC Chair, who is hosting an update on Feb. 9.

The city updates will include what was highlighted during the Mayor’s State of the City, including the passage of Beaverton’s urban renewal plan, the addition of many businesses to Beaverton through voluntary annexations, the updated urban growth boundary, and milestones of several city programs.

"The past year has been an exciting time and I look forward to talking with neighbors about what is to come in 2012," said Mayor Denny Doyle.

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State urges folks to secure their hazardous materials

State urges folks to secure their hazardous materials

It's not something you normally think about when it's raining hard and there's a threat of flooding but state officials want to remind folks about how important it is to secure hazardous materials so they don't make it into our waterways. Here's some information the Oregon State Fire Marshal and DEQ sent out:

Chip Kelly's staying? Free chips and queso for everyone!

Chip Kelly's staying? Free chips and queso for everyone!

Head to any Qdoba Mexican Grill for this awesome deal in honor of Chip Kelly staying right here in Oregon (where a lot of folks think he belongs - we're just sayin'). Here are the details straight from Qdoba:

Locally owned and operated Qdoba Mexican Grill is celebrating Chip Kelly turning down the coaching job for NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now that’s loyalty! To show appreciation to Kelly and loyal fans, Qdoba is offering “Chips and Queso for Chip Kelly” deal.  
 
Here’s the deal: Visit any Qdoba Mexican Grill in Oregon and SW Washington, now through tomorrow, Jan. 24,  to receive FREE chips and queso with the purchase of any large drink. Customers need to mention "Thank you, Chip" at the register to take advantage of the giveaway. 

As sponsors of the Oregon Ducks, it’s a small price to pay to keep the man who has led the Oregon Ducks to Pac-10/12 titles the last three years in Eugene.
 

TriMet: QR codes coming soon to stops and stations

TriMet: QR codes coming soon to stops and stations

Soon, riders with smartphones will have another way to get real-time arrival information when they're out and about. More on this story from TriMet...

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4 cars destroyed, 6 damaged in apartment carport fire

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Fire investigators are trying to figure out what caused a fire at a carport Saturday morning that destroyed 4 cars and damaged 6 others.

It happened at the Hallwood Apartments at 7575 SW Hall Boulevard in Beaverton. Several residents called 911 about the fire just after 2 a.m.

“Fire crews split up to evacuate residents and contain the mass of burning vehicles and the collapsing roof,” said Cassandra Ulven, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Spokeswoman.

Ulven said firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to the apartments. No one was hurt and everyone was able to return to their homes.

Fire investigators say the fire started in a recycling and trash containment area.

Police: Man breaks into auto dealership, steals keys and $58K car

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Milwaukie Police arrested a 41-year-old Vancouver man on numerous charges after he allegedly stole multiple car keys and a new 2012 Shelby Mustang.

Robert L. Bourne was lodged at the Washington County Jail for unauthorized use of a vehicle, second-degree burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, criminal mischief and first-degree aggravated theft.

The charges stem from an incident at 7:11 a.m. Thursday when the Beaverton Police Department received a call that a burglary that had taken place during the night at Damerow Ford on Southwest Canyon Road. The caller reported every car key had been stolen, in addition to a 2012 Shelby Mustang.

After officers arrived, they learned the burglary was discovered when the morning manager came in to open the dealership. Police said Bourne allegedly entered the business by breaking a window on a side bay door. The managers officer had been ransacked, one desk destroyed and the door damaged from being kicked in.

National homelessness czar advises local leaders to support community's most vulnerable

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- With the number of people living in poverty on the rise, homelessness is becoming a much larger issue. As part of Washington County Project Homeless Connect 2012, community leaders will meet with internationally renowned homeless advocate, Philip F. Mangano, on Jan. 26 at the Embassy Suites in Tigard. Vision Action Network and Westside Economic Alliance (WEA) will co-host the breakfast briefing.

Mangano is the foremost expert on the complex issue of homelessness, serving as the former Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness under both President Bush and President Obama.

Sadly, homelessness in Washington County, Oregon and the nation continues to rise.

"Homelessness is a growing problem in our community" said WEA Executive Director Jonathan Schlueter. "We can no longer ignore it or hope it simply goes away. Business and community leaders need to understand the hidden costs of homelessness, and the innovative ways we can lower these costs and reduce these problems."