http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128345521639127300 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128345521639127300 en-us In the ninth apparent murder-suicide in the Portland area in the past year, two bodies were found dead outside an apartment in Tigard, near King City. Police said Jeffrey M. Njus, 35, fatally shot his wife, 32-year-old Ilona Njus, outside their home at the Arbor Heights apartments, 15199 S.W. ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344812637634700 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344812637634700 en-us There are two schools of thought when it comes to brownies — cakey or fudgey. One accomplished pastry chef is proving that brownies can be so much more. Oak Hills resident Susan Inahara this summer launched a unique and delectable line of Brownie Me treats that have been attracting a ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344835841907900 2010-09-02 10:25:58 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344835841907900 en-us Public schools across the state got a bit of a reprieve last week. While Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski and legislative leaders said Aug. 26 that a projected $377.5 million budget shortfall would again require across-the-board cuts for nearly all state agencies, school districts would not be among ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344740616165400 2010-09-02 10:10:06 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344740616165400 en-us Chief Jeff Johnson required two things from the men and women of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue: Excellence in customer service and enjoyment in the help they provide. “We worked hard to establish TVF&R’s culture over the years,” said Johnson, who retired Wednesday as the ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344706265974900 2010-09-02 10:04:22 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344706265974900 en-us Paint a community mural, check out locally made products and more while learning about Beaverton’s Community Vision at a city-wide open house on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house will be held in City Park, at Southwest Fifth Street and Hall Boulevard next to the ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344700166969600 2010-09-02 10:03:21 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344700166969600 en-us Beaverton City Library is celebrating its double-digit birthday next week with cake, face painting, sidewalk art and more. The celebration kicks off Friday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. with birthday cake and beverages at the library, and continues with a 10-day celebration that includes a teen read-in, ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344692994806900 2010-09-02 10:02:09 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344692994806900 en-us A public hearing next week could decide the fate of local TV. Public Access TV programs in Tualatin Valley may be significantly reduced if a recommendation to the Metropolitan Area Communications Commission (MACC) is put into action. Tualatin Valley Community Television may have to drastically ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344681546952600 2010-09-02 10:00:15 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344681546952600 en-us Cassidy Ringwald will be remembered as a bright young man, whose light was extinguished way too soon. The 18-year-old son of Scott and Mary Ringwald died Aug. 26 after being struck from behind by a truck while walking along the shoulder of Northwest 119th Avenue in Cedar Mill with his older sister ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344674859489100 2010-09-02 09:59:08 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128344674859489100 en-us Time is of the essence. The Beaverton School District and Young Audiences are halfway to meeting their goal of raising $800,000 in donation pledges by next Tuesday. If they accomplish their goal, they will receive a $4 million U.S. Department of Education Investing in Innovation (i3) Grant to ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128301185338028200 2010-08-28 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128301185338028200 en-us An Oregon State Police trooper and three other people were injured Friday evening in a collision on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road and Cascade Street in Beaverton. The Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team and the Beaverton Police Department are investigating the crash. Police said ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128288364923570400 2010-08-26 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128288364923570400 en-us Cassidy Ringwald, the 18-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a truck in Cedar Mill, died last night as a result of the injuries he suffered. Washington County sheriff's investigators said a woman who claimed she was driving the Toyota pickup that struck Ringwald Thursday evening also came forward ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278542589066500 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278542589066500 en-us Superstitious passengers on board would have been appalled to know the man sitting next to them was writing a story about a disastrous plane crash. But lucky for the other passengers, and local comic book enthusiasts, the flight landed safely and South Beaverton resident Benjamin D. Moore kept on ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128261264397734100 2010-08-24 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128261264397734100 en-us A 23-year-old skateboarder was struck Monday afternoon by a WES commuter train in Tualatin as he apparently chased his skateboard, which had gotten away from him. Investigators said that he was listening to an iPod at the time of the accident. As of Thursday, he is listed as in "serious ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278575174933400 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278575174933400 en-us A controversial Beaverton middle school teacher will not return to the classroom in the fall. Jason Levin resigned Aug. 17 from his position as a computer and technology teacher at Conestoga Middle School. He was briefly put on paid administrative leave April 15 during an investigation into ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278525842971700 2010-08-25 18:14:18 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278525842971700 en-us Portland-area hockey has taken a breakaway opportunity. The Portland Winterhawks announced Monday that the organization is assuming operation of Valley Ice Arena in Beaverton, and renovations are under way to modernize the facility. Upon completion, the arena will be known as the Winterhawks ... http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278313103871300 2010-08-25 00:00:00 http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/story.php?story_id=128278313103871300 en-us Au pair is not just a fancy way to say baby sitter. Every year the Culture Care Au Pair service places hundreds of international young men and women with American families to provide flexible, live-in childcare. The Tigard and Portland areas play host to nearly 50 au pairs from all around the ...