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Hello Beaverton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lawsuit alleges teen athlete was raped at Nike camp in Beaverton.
  • What Harrington's resignation could mean for Beaverton's voice in the county.
  • How Beaverton neighbors can join Food Waste Prevention Week this fall.

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  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Family Sues Nike and Youth Nonprofit Alleging Rape of Teen Athlete at Elite Camp (people.com) — A lawsuit alleges a 16-year-old girl was choked and raped during a Nike elite training camp in Beaverton on July 5, with the incident reported to Beaverton police and criminal charges pending against another attendee. The suit claims inadequate supervision at a hotel near Nike's headquarters and accuses Nike and a partner nonprofit of discouraging immediate police contact.
   

2. Washington County commissioner decries 'culture of fear' cultivated by recently resigned chair (opb.org) — Washington County's commission chair has resigned after making an obscene gesture toward Commissioner Nafisa Fai, prompting a public show of support from officials including those representing Beaverton. Fai, now in a runoff for the chair position, is calling for an end to what she describes as a 'culture of fear' in county leadership, a shift that could reshape how regional decisions affecting Beaverton are made.
   

3. Food Waste Prevention Week 2026: Ways to Succeed in Portland (bridgetownbites.com) — Beaverton residents can plug into Food Waste Prevention Week 2026, running September 28 to October 4, with local partners like Leanpath helping spotlight practical ways to cut household food waste. The guide walks you through composting options, smarter shopping and storage, donation outlets, and even foraging resources, all aimed at saving money, reducing methane emissions, and supporting neighbors facing food insecurity.
   

4. Who are the best boys high school soccer teams in the state? The coaches tell you here (beavertonvalleytimes.com) — Beaverton High's boys soccer team is currently tied for sixth in the statewide 6A coaches poll, with a strong 3-1-1 record that puts them among Oregon's elite programs. The rankings, compiled by OSAAtoday, highlight how competitive Beaverton is against top schools like Lakeridge, Cleveland, and Jesuit.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors, I just wanted to let those who saw my post from last week know—the one where I mentioned needing someone to fix my dryer because it was making a terrible noise.
    Someone had commented that I wouldn't find anyone to do it cheaply, noting that they were charged $200 just to fix their washing machine. Fortunately… (Nextdoor Wonderland)
  • I had an early meeting the morning our wallpaper was being done, so I left Kent with a quick explanation and disappeared into my office.
    A couple hours later I came out expecting questions, but he was just quietly working and everything was moving along. It was nice not having another… (Nextdoor North Cornelius Pass)
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Beaverton. Apply here.
  • British Swim School posted a job opening for Swim Instructor in Beaverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beaverton here.

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