Armed Robbery Arrest + Ninja Training Benefit + Science Storytime

Good morning, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

1. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect in an armed robbery at a Beaverton 7-Eleven last month was arrested on Monday. Jarrod Deferrari, 24, allegedly pointed a gun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register at the convenience store near Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale and Southwest 91st Avenue. (KPTV)
2. Mayor Beaty released a statement on Thursday, urging residents to avoid use of fireworks through July 9. Along with Representative Dacia Grayber, she reminded residents of lasts year's destructive fires. As an alternative, she invited locals to attend professional fireworks shows. (Pamplin Media Group)
3. Firefighters echo Mayor Beaty's call to avoid fireworks this year, Geoff Pursinger reports. In addition to the need to avoid the destructive aspect of large-scale fires, TVF&R comments that small fire emergencies would unnecessarily tax emergency responders. (Pamplin Media Group)
4. KATU profiled a Mountain View High School teen who's applying lessons from a local ninja gym in his life. Ryan Martinez trains and teaches at Skyhook in Beaverton. Martinez says being able to get back up every time you fall is among the takeaways from his practice. (KATU)
5. The Oregonian reports on the 63 people who died through the heatwave that hit the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. Washington County reported five fatalities. The vast majority of deaths occurred in Multnomah County. (The Oregonian)

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Today in Beaverton

For those not heading to Portland for the Waterfront Blues Festival this evening, here are some events closer to home:

• Stars, Stripes and Shelter Virtual 5k— Walk or run to raise money to help Beaverton families and youth facing homelessness. Complete the 5k distance wherever/whenever you like between Friday July 2, 2021 - Sunday July 4, 2021.
• Head northward for the Helvetia Lavender Festival, which starts today and runs through July 4. Celebrate all things lavender with cut-your-own and pre-cut bouquets and local vendors! Pre-purchase of tickets is required. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Little Scientists Storytime— Beaverton City Library presents an online event exploring the wonders of science through books, songs and more. Registration required. (10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• PDX Transit Authority— Chicago Tribute band performs At the Garages Satellite Pub. (7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

• Interested in keeping tabs on what's happening with Beaverton PD? Beaverton Valley Times offers a rundown of the police log. Some of the latest highlights include an aggressive MAX rider, counterfeit at Elmers and loud hotel guests. (Pamplin Media Group)
• Beaverton City Government: Looking to pay your utility bill? The city’s utility billing customer service staff will not have access to the utility billing software system July 1 - 6 due to software updates. That means you won't be able to pay bills or get account info during this time. (Twitter)
• Syndicate Wine Bar in downtown comments on success through the pandemic. Support from locals and some flexible thinking allowed the restaurant to convert a parking lot into a beautiful, social-distance-friendly outdoor dining space with live music! (Instagram)

That's it for today. Look for a new update in your inbox in the morning!

— Ash DeMello

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