Juneteenth + Water Supply Issues + Burglary Suspect Dies

Welcome to Juneteenth, readers! In today's edition, you'll find info about the death of a suspected burglar following an officer-involved shooting, a threat to the local water supply and where to commemorate emancipation on this fine day.

Today's Weather:

Probably time to pull out those summer clothes if you haven't already. Expect a high of 80 and a low of 53.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. Beaverton PD reports that a burglary suspect died Thursday night after sustaining gunshot wounds during a police pursuit. The suspect, identified as Shawn Michael Roy Montoya, 32, shot himself and was shot in the torso by police. (OregonLive)
2. Local authorities and the State of Oregon announced a regional chlorine shortage due to manufacturing problems at a Longview chlorine production facility. Clean Water Services reports an adequate supply of chlorine to disinfect and clean wastewater at this time but asks customers to reduce their water use to help conserve the supply. (Clean Water Services)
3. Beaverton will be well represented at the Tokyo Olympics this summer! Portland Monthly's Margaret Seiler offered a round-up of local athletes headed to the games in July. Fencer Mariel Zagunis, Nike-based runner Galen Rupp and baseball's DJ Johnson are among the official participants. (Portland Monthly)
4. Washington County is getting serious about reaching vaccine goals. Adults in the region who get vaccinated by June 27 will be eligible to win $10,000. A $20,000 college scholarship is available for those between the ages of 12 to 17. (KOIN)
5. The Washington County Sheriff's Office requests information and possible additional victims after arresting Jerry Nesseth, 58, a former employee of Oregon Adventure Ministries. Nesseth faces charges of sex abuse in the first degree. Those with information should contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111. (@WSCOOregon)

Today in Beaverton:

• Black Lives Matter to Beaverton— Attend a family-friendly Juneteenth event that starts at Beaverton City Library. (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Get little folks ready for kindergarten with help from the Ready, Set, Kindergarten online series from Beaverton City Library. (10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
• Locate your dancing shoes and head to the Aloha Grange Ballroom. DanceWell PDX Dance Classes is hosting Afternoon Big Band Ballroom Dance. (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Today is Juneteenth! Both the City of Beaverton and Washington County have made the holiday official, in line with federal recognition. (Washington County)
• It's also National Get Outdoors day! The National Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites. Might be a fun day for a road trip to the John Day Fossil Beds, Fort Vancouver or another close-ish attraction. (@KATU)

Well, folks, you're all caught up. I'm off to spend time with my favorite humans. I wish you all a beautiful Saturday!

—Ashley