Accessible Vaccination Site + Trail Closures + Blues Jam Session

It's going to be a great Tuesday, Beaverton! In today's edition, you'll find info about an accessible vaccination site, local trail closures and where to hear (or participate in!) a Blues jam session tonight.

Today's Weather:

Things are cooling off a bit today. Expect a high of 81 and partly cloudy skies.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. As the state reaches the governor's 70 percent vaccination goal line, healthcare organizations are reaching out to local underserved populations with a more accessible vaccination site. Located in the Tektronix parking lot, the FEMA-sponsored new site is designed to give up to 500 shots a day through July 20 with help from Virginia Garcia. (KGW)
2. Mark Miller reports on the upcoming run-off for a vacant city council seat. In the May special elections, Ashley Hartmeier-Prigg received just over 49 percent of the vote-- not quite enough to secure the position. She's set to run against Jerome Sibayan in September. (Beaverton Valley Times)
3. Local news agencies mourn the death of publisher Christine Moore, who succumbed to cancer on June 17. Moore began with Pamplin Media Group in 2001, later becoming Publisher for Beaverton Valley Times, The Times of Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood, the Sherwood Gazette and the Regal Courier. (Beaverton Valley Times)
4. An accident on Highway 219 at Burkhalter Road left four people injured early Sunday afternoon. A Life Flight Network emergency rescue helicopter retrieved one individual, and another two were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. Highway 219 was temporarily closed in both directions. (KOIN)
5. Clean Water Services announced intermittent trail closures at Tualatin Hills Nature Park over the next two years as workers replace old sanitary sewer infrastructure. The Chickadee Loop will be closed for the duration of the project. The Big Fir Trail, Ash Loop, Vine Maple Trail and Oak Trail will all face temporary closures. (@CleanWaterNews)

Today in Beaverton:

• Let's Get the Wiggles Out Storytime— Beaverton City Library hosts an online event for kids. (10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• City Council Round Table (Televised)— Log in to keep tabs on what's going on in City Hall. (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
• Patrick's Still Got the Blues Jam— At The Garages Satellite Pub invites musicians to a Blues-themed jam session. (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Need a place to cool off for a bit? West Slope Library is newly remodeled, air-conditioned and open for browsing! (@WCCLS)
• In the mood for some Thai food? Khao Yai Thai Kitchen is now open at Progress Ridge Townsquare. (@ProgressRidgeTownsaquare)
• Looking to conserve water? The City of Beaverton offers a $75 rebate when you replace water-wasting toilets. (@CityofBeaverton)

Well, folks, you're all caught up for today. I'm off to live my best suburban life. I'll be back tomorrow with more local news and events.

—Ash