Burn Ban + Shooter Sentenced + Celebrate Pollinator Week

Welcome to Monday, everybody! In today's edition, you'll find info about local measures to help prevent fires, a man sentenced for an April shooting at the Cedar Crest Apartments and ways to celebrate Pollinator Week.

Today's Weather:

Skies will be clear with a high of 95.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. With the fire season underway, local officials have initiated a burn ban in the greater Portland area. This includes Washington County and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue service area. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning but allows barbecuing and small campfires. (KATU)
2. Jontay Joseph Cox was sentenced to prison last week for an April shooting in Beaverton, according to the Washington County District Attorney's Office. Cox was found guilty of shooting a man while attempting to steal a car outside of the Cedar Crest Apartments. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. (KPTV)
3. The City of Beaverton posted a job listing for the number two position at City Hall: assistant city manager to incoming Jenny Haruyama. The role takes on a greater load of responsibility as the city transitions to a "strong manager" structure in line with the updated city charter. (Beaverton Valley Times)
4. The burrito drama continues for runner Shelby Houlihan, who blames a Beaverton food cart for performance-enhancing drugs found in her system. USA Track & Field officials banned Houlihan from competition for four years but allowed her to compete in the Olympic trials last Thursday, pending her appeals. Officials changed course when the decision drew attention from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, who reaffirmed Houlihan would not be allowed to participate. (OregonLive)
5. A local man was killed on Wednesday while traveling in California when an R.V. crossed the centerline of Highway 101, causing a head-on collision. California Highway Patrol investigators identified the victim as Jonathan Floyd, 49, of Beaverton. (KSBW)

Today in Beaverton:

• Keep tabs on BSD by tuning into the Virtual School Board Business Meeting. Comments are accepted until noon. (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Head over to Bethany Village Centre for the First Day of Summer Celebration with popsicles and story time, hosted by Fit4Mom. (10:30 a.m.)
• Show & Tell: Haiku Poems— Beaverton City Library hosts online poetry reading for grades K-3. (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Enrollment for THPRD's After School THRIVE program opens today for the upcoming school year. (@THPRDCedarHills)
• It's Pollinator Week! Celebrate locally with Aloha Community Library's STEAM kit featuring activities to learn about and support pollinators in nature, available during library hours. (Aloha Community Library)
• Are things getting too hot for you? The City of Beaverton offers free-to-use cooling centers at both Beaverton City Library locations and various THPRD facilities. (City of Beaverton)

That's all for now! I'm off to simmer in regret for not getting my A.C. serviced. I'll be back tomorrow with more local news and events.

—Ash