Local Fireworks Bans + Beavers Win Title + Downtown Kombucha

Welcome to life after COVID-19 restrictions, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note.

Besides the governor lifting state pandemic restrictions, today's news includes nearby fireworks bans, success for Beaverton High boys' basketball and a new spot downtown to get your `booch.

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

Here are the top stories today in Beaverton:

1. With no rain in the last two weeks and extremely hot temperatures, a variety of communities in the Portland Metro area have decided to ban fireworks and/or fireworks sales, including Portland. Although neither Beaverton nor Washington County have taken that step as of Tuesday evening, the city of Tualatin has instituted a ban through July 9. (KGW.com)
2. Max Egener reports that the Hillsboro police budget will increase despite protests. City councilors unanimously approved a 5 percent increase for the 2021-22 proposed budget. Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway says the city will continue to focus on reforming how the department operates, attributing much of the increase to expected personnel costs. (Pamplin Media Group)
3. Beaverton High School's boys' basketball put a cap on the 2021 season with a win against Grant. Although the win wasn't a true state championship, Coach Vancil calls the Red Bracket State Title "a huge confidence boost." (Pamplin Media Group)
4. First responders from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue talk about an uptick in heat-related calls over the past few days. Prolonged heat exposure accounted for the majority of the situations. Reps expect that to change to fire-related incidents as winds increase in our dry region. (KATU)
5. Good news, folks! The weather professionals at KGW report why it's unlikely another extreme heatwave will hit the Portland area this summer. (KGW.com)

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Today in Beaverton

• Walk with Me - Jenkins Estate— Enjoy a guided walk through THPRD trails for all fitness levels. (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
• Frozen in the Heat— Head to Wonderland Park for fun activities, music, free giveaways and a chance to meet your favorite Disney Frozen characters. (5:30 p.m to 8 p.m.)
• Are there dinosaur fans in your home? Beaverton City Library is hosting an online dino-themed tea party for littles. (11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

• Beaverton Education Foundation reports on the success of the Middle School Trades Exploration program, designed to foster career interest and give kids an outlet for creativity. (Instagram)
• Beaverton City Government reports that downtown now has its very own kombucha bar! Clover and Booch opened earlier this year with help from the city's tenant improvement program. (Facebook)
• June 30 is the last day for teens to share their experiences living through the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Capture History writing project. (Beaverton City Library)

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

— Ash DeMello

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