MAX Delays Continue + BSD Tech Challenges + Volunteer Opportunity

Good morning and welcome to the Saturday edition of Patch's Daily Digest for Beaverton. Highlights include continuing problems for westside MAX commuters, BSD meeting the IT challenges of remote learning and multiple volunteer opportunities to get your hands dirty this weekend.

Today's Weather:

You might want a cardigan or long-sleeve tee today. Expect a cool high of 65 today and a low of 45. Expect partly cloudy skies.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

1. Commuters still face delays due to problems with overhead wires near the Sunset Transit Center. The problem began Tuesday, and Trimet has been helping riders make connections via shuttle ever since. Trimet recommends riders find alternative bus routes to avoid major delays. (KATU)
2. Local Girl Scout Riley Kessler is teaming up with the Beaverton City Library to collect personal accounts of COVID-19 through the eyes of preteens and teens. Kessler's efforts are part of the Girls Scouts' Gold Award program. Those aged 11 to 18 in Multnomah or Washington counties who would like to participate can find out more on the Beaverton City Library website. (City of Beaverton)
3. A national publication discusses challenges the Beaverton School District faced regarding tech troubleshooting through the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning. During that time, BSD's IT help desk found itself understaffed, specifically for servicing non-English speaking families. To combat the problem, the district turned to bilingual bus drivers and other support staff, setting a model for other districts facing similar issues. (EdW)
4. Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School teacher Irene Sester received a cash prize and Thorn tickets from the Learning Apart Standing Together program. The award is in recognition of Sester's efforts as a kindergarten teacher through the pandemic. (KATU)
5. Yesterday marked the first day for residents to provide feedback to Washington County Transportation planners and designers regarding completed and proposed Pedestrian and Biking Improvement Projects. The County's plans are available for public review in an online open house. (Washington County)

Today in Beaverton:

• 33rd Annual Herzog-Meier Senior Art Scholarship Show— The exhibit runs June 5-13 in the Herzog-Meier Auto Center Showroom and online. (Hours vary)
• Paint in the Park at Carolwood Park— Local Pop & Paint instructors will guide you through the featured painting of the day. All ages and experience levels welcome. (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• Earn yourself a pat on the back by volunteering for the Community Garden Work Party at Cedar Hills Park or trail maintenance at Tualatin Hills Nature Park. (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

Beaverton Patch Notebook:

• Is it almost time to say goodbye to masks? Governor Brown released a statement Friday saying that unvaccinated Oregonians will no longer have to wear masks when 70% of residents have received at least one vaccine dose. (The Oregonian)
• City Council and Mayor Beaty proclaimed LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the group's June 1 meeting. (@CityofBeaverton)

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That's all for today. 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: I'm Ashley DeMello, and I've worked as a freelance writer 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.