2 Arrested + Recycler In Trouble + Student Farmers

I hope you had a great weekend! Highlights for today include two arrests near West Haven-Sylvan, a local recycler in a bit of trouble and students getting their hands dirty as they learn about farming.

Today's Weather:

A cloudy 62 is the outlook for today.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two individuals early Saturday morning in the West Haven-Sylvan neighborhood. The deputies charged Patrick DaCosta, 28, and Caitlin Kent, 31, for possession of stolen goods, including at least four guns and 450 rounds of ammunition, among other crimes. (KOIN)
2. Niche recycling company Ridwell might be in a spot of trouble with Washington County. The County requires recycling businesses to obtain a certificate issued by the Board, which Ridwell has not done. A June 10 hearing will determine if the company violated County rules. There will also be a discussion about possible County-led initiatives for dealing with the type of hard-to-recycle items Ridwell currently accepts. (Cedar Mill News)
3. As the school year wraps up, Terra Nova School of Science and Sustainability students celebrated their farming efforts. The junior farmers teamed up with Portland's Urban Gleaners program to provide fresh produce for those in need through the pandemic. (BSD)
4. Beaverton Police report an increase in DUII arrests in May. The month saw 53 total arrests for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which was nine more than April. (@BeavertonPolice)
5. The Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute just received a large grant from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. With $160,000 from the Foundation, the Beaverton-based cancer institute will continue its work with Dr. Charles Keller's genetic research program. It is the only organization in Oregon that is receiving grant funding from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation this year. (Beaverton Valley Times)

Today in Beaverton:

• Stuffed Animal Show and Tell— Beaverton City Library invites kids in grades K-3 to an online event. (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Aloha Community Library is hosting a virtual Messy(ish) Arts and Crafts project for kids of all ages. Participants can pick up supplies during regular library hours. (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• State of the County— Washington County Commissioner Chair Kathryn Harrington gives a regional update via Zoom. (12 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• This week is the last full week of the Clothes for Kids Program. The service provides clothing for kids K-12 from low-income families. New clothing donations are accepted. (BSD)
• Today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, so it might be a great opportunity to try out Handel's Homemade, OOO.NOBIBI, McBee's or one of the many other purveyors of cold treats in the area.

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That's all for today. Feel free to reach out to beaverton@patch.com with any feedback or news and events you'd like to see in the Beaverton Daily Digest.
-Ashley

About me: I'm Ashley DeMello, and I've worked as a freelance writer in the Beaverton area for the last eight years. When I'm not gathering info for this newsletter, you'll probably find me running very slowly along the Westside Trail.