Sustainable Public Safety Center + July 4 Warnings + Mask Updates

Rise and shine, Beaverton! Let's get you started on this first day of July with everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

1. A Portland-favorite food window is opening a full brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Beaverton. Don Salamone of Burger Stevens will bring Rochester-style Italian dining with indoor and outdoor seating to SW 1st Street around spring 2022. Brooke Jackson-Glidden explores the chef's background and his transition to the burbs in a recent edition of Eater Portland.
2. Beaverton School District teachers are getting ready for summer programming. More than 5,000 students across BSD will participate in supplementary classes that start next week and run through the month. The high-demand program selects students based on teacher referrals, with remaining spots open to families. (KGW)
3. Daily Journal of Commerce tours the recently opened Beaverton Public Safety Center, showcasing the building's sustainability features, including a pilot batteries program for storing renewable energy. It's also Beaverton's first building designed specifically for police and emergency management. (Daily Journal of Commerce)
4. Washington County and the sheriff's office face a lawsuit on behalf of the girlfriend of a man who was shot by Portland Police in April 2019, Jeb Brock. The plaintiffs contend that Washington County officials should have kept better track of Brock. (Pamplin Media Group)
5. Washington County residents are urged to restrict use of fireworks during this hot, dry weather. Officials also request that the 9-1-1 system remain available for reporting only active fires, serious medical problems and crimes in progress. To report suspected use of illegal fireworks, call the non-emergency number 503-629-0111. (Washington County)

Today in Beaverton

• Hike & See Scavenger Hunt— Use your phone or sketching skills to create a visual record of your day walking on the trails at Hansen Ridge Park. Find specific items and receive a prize. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Preschool Storytime— Books, songs, rhymes and more keep the littles entertained and support a love of literacy, hosted online by Beaverton City Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Open Mic Night with Grif— At The Garages Satellite Pub welcomes local talent. (6:30 p.m. to 11)
• Aloha Farmers Market— Explore seasonal goodies and crafts at Farmington Market Place. (3 p.m. to 7)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

• Beaverton City Government reminds residents to celebrate 4th of July safely and do all you can to prevent fires in this hot, dry weather. (Facebook)
• Answer weekly Summer Reading prompts from WCCLS to win a Powells gift card or Kindle! This week's prompt asks how you feel about short stories. (Twitter)
• Although Governor Brown is celebrating re-opening Oregon from pandemic restrictions, many institutions still require face masks, including Beaverton City Library.

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Ash DeMello

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