Athlete's Burrito Problems + Housing News + Library Dance Party

Hi everybody! Welcome to an overview of Wednesday's top local news items and events. Below you'll find info about a local athlete's issue with burritos, Washington County's efforts to help those experiencing homelessness and a chance to practice those dance moves with Aloha Community Library.

Today's Weather:

The sun returns today! Expect a high of 78 and a low of 52.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

• A Beaverton burrito may be to blame for an athlete's failed drug test. Shelby Houlihan, a double American record holder and Olympic hopeful, tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and is barred from participation in the upcoming Tokyo games. Houlihan claims the steroids came from a burrito she purchased at a food truck near her training headquarters at Nike. The World-Anti Doping Agency has issued a warning about the possibility of false-positive results for individuals consuming pig offal. (Washington Post)
• OPB's Rebecca Ellis reports that one Washington County town is poised to eliminate one-fifth of its affordable housing even as the eviction moratorium ends. Real estate investment company Hamilton Zanze anticipates bringing 172 of its units in Tigard to market-rate over the next couple of years. (OPB)
• Washington County announced on June 8 that the organization will start rolling out Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program funds beginning July 1. The funds will support a network of at least 38 community-based organizations and service providers to provide 1,665 supportive housing placements, create a 250-bed shelter system and promote quality of care for those experiencing homelessness. (Washington County)
• The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Monday evening. The accident occurred near SW Bald Peak Road and Farmington. (@WCSOOregon)
• Sunset High School alum Caspar Corbeau is set to compete in the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The competitive swimmer has dual citizenship and will swim for the Dutch national team. (Beaverton Valley Times)

Today in Beaverton:

• Does someone have a case of the wiggles in your house? Aloha Community Library invites kids of all ages to log on to the Kelli Welli Virtual Dance Party. (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
• Business owners and managers can learn more about protecting workers from hazardous chemicals at an online webinar hosted by Beaverton's Graphic Products. (10:30 a.m.)
• Read to the Dogs— The Cedar Mill Library and DoveLewis' Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams partner for an interactive event to help kids practice reading and gain confidence. (2 p.m. to 3 p.m., registration required)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Did you miss Beaverton High's performance of "Into the Woods?" The school posted videos of both performances on its website for everyone to enjoy. (@BeavertonHigh)
• This is the last week of school for BSD students! Time to start prepping for Last Day of School festivities and ways to stop that 'Summer Slide.' (BSD)

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That's it, folks! Feel free to reach out to beaverton@patch.com with any feedback or news and events that you'd like to see in the Beaverton Daily Digest.
—Ashley

About me: My name is Ashley DeMello, and I've worked as a freelance write 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.