Arbor Creek Fire + Skunk Rescue + Farmington Community Barbecue

Welcome to the fastest way to catch up on local news! In today’s edition, you’ll find info about a fire that left six people without homes, a skunk rescue and where to get some grilled meat for lunch this afternoon.

Today’s Weather:

Expect a high of 84 with a few clouds here and there.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. A fire at the Arbor Creek Apartments on Tuesday displaced six residents. Luckily, no injuries were reported, and firefighters had the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. An investigation revealed the cause to be improper disposal of smoking materials. (KATU)
2. TVF&R headed to Central Oregon on Tuesday in advance of expected thunderstorms. The firefighters are making a precautionary three-day trip to be on hand to assist local departments in case wildfire does break out. (@TVFR)
3. Washington County Sheriff’s deputies responded to calls about a trapped skunk Monday night. They were able to free the rodent from a bird feeder where it was stuck, but deputies were sprayed multiple times in the process. The skunk was uninjured and ran off into a local wooded area. (KATU)
4. Planning your next bike trip is easier with the Beaverton Downtown Association’s map of existing bike racks. The organization is scheduled to add repair stations downtown in July. (BDA)
5. Beaverton Downtown Association announced a new microbusiness program. It’s designed to take advantage of underutilized spaces throughout the area, turning places like garages into spots for small startup businesses, popup vendors and studios. July 30 is the last day for microbusinesses to apply. (BDA)

Today in Beaverton:

• Head over to Farmington Square for a Summer BBQ featuring a car show and live music. (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• Cool off with free shaved ice at Arbor Oaks Park, in Bethany near Springville School, hosted by Dar & Darcie Realty Group. (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Test your knowledge at the Growlerie’s Trivia Night, hosted by Last Call USA. (Call for hours)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Fill in a prompt to win a prize from Washington County Community Libraries. This week’s challenge asks you to complete the sentence, “My dream garden wouldn’t be complete without….” Answers are due by noon Friday. (@WCCLS)
• Record-high temps are predicted for the weekend. Don’t forget about cooling centers at both Beaverton City Library locations, which have extended their hours in response to the excessive heat. (City of Beaverton)
• Postpone bedtime to check out the Strawberry Moon, a marginal supermoon that will be visible tonight after sundown. (NPR)

That’s it for Thursday! I’ll be back tomorrow with more local news and events.

—Ash