
City News Archives
Beaverton to Host Annual Pooches on the Green on Saturday March 20 (PDF) Mar 18, 2010Beaverton to Host Annual Pooches on the Green on Saturday, March 20
Dogs and their friends are invited to celebrate St. Paw-trick's Day at the City of Beaverton's second annual Pooches on the Green event on Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in City Park (5th Street and Hall Boulevard).
Free Prescription Discount Cards Available Through Beaverton Cares Program (PDF) Mar 14, 2010Free Prescription Discount Cards Available Through Beaverton Cares Program
Residents may save an average of 20 percent on prescriptions not covered by insurance by using discount cards offered by the City of Beaverton. The discount card is free and provides coverage for all family members.
Laurelwood Ave & 87th Ave Sidewalk Project - A Federal Stimulus Project Updated 03/18/2010 Mar 13, 2010Mar 15-19 work includes clearing/grubbing between Birchwood Rd & Laurel St. Mar 22-26 work includes curb between Brentwood St and Birchwood Rd. Storm drain installation near Laurel St planned for Mar 18-21. NW Gas & WSWD are relocating lines Mar 10-May 1.
Free Tax Help Available Through the City's Beaverton Cares Program (PDF) Mar 09, 2010Free Tax Help Available Through the City's Beaverton Cares Program
The City of Beaverton?s Beaverton Cares program is making free tax help available to area residents and encouraging eligible low- and middle-income families to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Census 2010 Mar 04, 2010Help Ensure a Complete Count in Washington County.
Mayor Denny Doyle to Dedicate Gift of More Than 1,000 Korean Books (PDF) Mar 02, 2010Mayor Denny Doyle to Dedicate Gift of More Than 1,000 Korean Books
On Friday, March 19, Mayor Doyle will officiate a ceremony at Beaverton City Library at 2 p.m. to dedicate more than 1,000 Korean language, cultural and educational books and publicly recognize this generous gift from Cheonan, South Korea.
Hall Blvd (Hart RD-Ridgecrest DR) Overlay Project Updated 03/02/2010 Mar 02, 2010Mar 1 through Mar 12 work includes bus pad replacement at Hall Blvd/Hart Rd and installation of a video detection system for the traffic signals at the Hall/Hart intersection. Pavement removal and repaving is planned for Apr 5 - 9.
Living Greener Neighborhood Summit Feb 25, 2010Living Greener Neighborhood Summit - Saturday, April 10th (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Learn how to be sustainable at your home on a budget at this free event.
Mayor Doyle To Annouce 10-Point Plan for 2010 in State of the City Address (PDF) Feb 23, 2010Mayor Doyle To Annouce 10-Point Plan for 2010 in State of the City Address
With keeping and creating real jobs, fostering economic growth and creating a comprehensive civic plan for Beaverton's downtown as his top priorities for next year, Mayor Doyle will announce a 10-point plan for 2010.
Prescription Drug Turn-In Event (PDF) Feb 22, 2010Free service collecting your unwanted and expired prescription medications on March 13, 2010. See Prescription Drug Turn-In Event for further details.
City Seeks Individuals With an Interest in Urban Renewal and Redevelopment (PDF) Feb 17, 2010City Seeks Individuals With an Interest in Urban Renewal and Redevelopment
On Feb. 22, City Council will listen to a public hearing and then consider whether or not to form an urban redevelopment agency to oversee a potential urban renewal plan for Beaverton. If it moves forward, a Citizen Advisory Committee will be formed.
Citizens Academy Feb 10, 2010Chief of Police invites you to register for the Citizens Academy, a FREE 12-week session sponsored by the Beaverton Police Department. Learn about fraud, street gangs, narcotics, traffic accident investigations, firearms, the K-9 teams, and more.
6th Annual Human Rights Creative Expression Contest (PDF) Jan 28, 20106th Annual Human Rights Creative Expression Contest
Beaverton students are invited to share their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and ideas about the importance of human and civil rights through any artistic medium.
Beaverton Now! 2010 State of the City Jan 21, 2010You're invited to attend Mayor Denny Doyle's address to the community at the Beaverton City Library on Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. Register now to save your seat!
Land Purchased for Natural Area and Future Park in Southwest Beaverton (PDF) Jan 20, 2010Land Purchased for Natural Area and Future Park in Southwest Beaverton
The City of Beaverton, THPRD and Metro have combined resources to purchase an 8.5-acre woodland in southwest Beaverton as a natural area and future park. The City contributed its portion through Metro's 2006 Natural Areas Bond Measure.
Public Art Sculpture to be Unveiled at 28th Annual Visual Arts Showcase (PDF) Jan 20, 2010Public Art Sculpture to be Unveiled at 28th Annual Visual Arts Showcase
The Beaverton Arts Commission will kick off the 28th Annual Visual Arts Showcase by unveiling the design of a major sculptural work that will be placed in City Park this fall. A model of the sculpture will be on display throughout the 2-week exhibition.
Haiti Earthquake / Relief Jan 13, 2010If you would like to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts we suggest that you donate online to a known relief organization.
Mayor Doyle Tapped as a 2010 Newsmaker by the Daily Journal of Commerce (PDF) Dec 21, 2009Mayor Doyle Tapped as a 2010 Newsmaker by the Daily Journal of Commerce
Mayor Denny Doyle was named a 2010 Newsmaker by the Daily Journal of Commerce on Friday, December 18. Newsmakers are defined by the DJC as the most interesting people who are influencing and impacting the local built environment.
Toys Needed Dec 17, 2009Tualatin Valley Gleaners is seeking new, unwrapped toys for more than 500 area kids within the next few days.
Shredding Event Canceled Dec 12, 2009Due to poor weather forecast, Beaverton Police is canceling shredding event scheduled for Saturday, December 12.
Beaverton Teacher Receives Fitness Leadership Award (PDF) Dec 09, 2009Beaverton Teacher Receives Fitness Leadership Award
Mayor Denny Doyle and Beaverton Schools Superintendent presented the Fitness Leadership Award to Conestoga Middle School physical education and health teach Don Zehrung at the City Council meeting on Monday, December 7, 2009.
Beaverton Ranks as #1 Safest City in the NW for the Third Year in a Row (PDF) Dec 08, 2009Beaverton Ranks as #1 Safest City in the NW for the Third Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, the city of Beaverton has been ranked as the safest city in the Northwest. Beaverton is also ranked as the 47th safest city in the country out of 393 ranked cities with populations over 75,000.
City of Beaverton Agrees to New Public Right-of-Way Franchise with PGE (PDF) Dec 02, 2009City of Beaverton Agrees to New Public Right-of-Way Franchise with PGE
The Beaverton City Council approved a new franchise agreement with PGE on November 30, 2009. The agreement allows Portland General Electric to use public right of way and City-controlled public property for its electric power and light distribution.
Beaverton Police Chief Marks Partnership with FBI at LA Press Conference (PDF) Nov 19, 2009Beaverton Police Chief Marks Partnership with FBI at LA Press Conference
On November 18 this cooperative effort resulted in search warrants being served in locations throughout the Los Angeles County area resulting in numerous arrests and the seizure of more than 18 million dollars in counterfeit merchandise.
Jump into the Holiday Season at Beaverton's Tree Lighting and Open House Nov 19, 2009Jump into the Holiday Season at Beavertons Tree Lighting and Open House
Ushering in the holiday season, Mayor Denny Doyle and the Beaverton City Council invite the community to come celebrate at Beaverton?s 6th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and holiday open house on December 4.
City of Beaverton Stimulus Funds at Work (PDF) Nov 13, 2009City of Beaverton Stimulus Funds at Work
Beaverton is putting to work more than $3.5 million in federal stimulus dollars to enhance its energy efficiency, make improvements to public safety and provide for the needy in our community.
Beaverton Arts Commission to Dedicate New Mural (PDF) Oct 27, 2009Beaverton Arts Commission to Dedicate New Mural
The Beaverton Arts Commission invites the community to attend a mural dedication on Friday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. at the Beaverton U.S. Bank (4505 SW Hall Boulevard).
Free Document Shredding! Oct 15, 2009The Beaverton Police Department is sponsoring free shredding event on October 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Youth Summit 2009 Oct 09, 2009Youth Summit will be held at the Beaverton City Library on Saturday,
November 21, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-Registration form is available online.
Beaverton Community Vision Celebration Oct 01, 2009We invite you to join us at the Beaverton Community Vision Celebration on Saturday, October 10th, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Beaverton City Library.
Health and Wellness Resource Fair Sep 24, 2009Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District and the City of Beaverton Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee are sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair at the Elsie Stuhr Center on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
PARK(ing) Day 2009 (PDF) Sep 15, 2009The City of Beaverton will be hosting two PARK(
ing) spaces on Friday, September 18th in front of City Hall.
Free Forum on Rights and Responsibilities of Renters (PDF) Sep 11, 2009Free Forum on Rights and Responsibilities of Renters
Learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a renter at this forum presented by the Dispute Resolution Center on Wednesday, September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beaverton City Library Auditorium.
Beaverton's Last Tuesday Series Wraps up August 25 Aug 19, 2009BEAVERTON?S LAST TUESDAY SERIES WRAPS UP AUGUST 25 WITH SPICY LATIN JAZZ BY BOBBY TORRES ENSEMBLE
- Beaverton?s Summer Celebration of Great Music, Art and Food Comes to a Close with Spicy Latin Rhythms and Dance -
Celebrate Music, Food and Art at Beaverton Last Tuesday All Summer Long
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 30, to dance, eat and enjoy art at Beaverton?s ?so cool, it?s hot? summer concert series!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 28 and August 25, to dance, eat and enjoy art at Beaverton's "so cool, it's hot" summer concert series!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 25, to dance, eat and enjoy art at Beaverton's "so cool, it's hot" summer concert series!
Beaverton Companies Among America's 500 Fastest-Growing Aug 13, 2009Beaverton Companies Among America?s 500 Fastest-Growing
Congratulations to Beaverton-based ID Experts Inc. and ProKarma Inc . for being named to Inc. magazine?s annual list of America?s 500 fastest-growing private companies.
20th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship with City of Cheonan, S. Korea (PDF) Jul 02, 200920th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship with City of Cheonan, S. Korea
Come and meet the delegation from South Korea, on Friday, July 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Beaverton City Library. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, there will be an official proclamation signing ceremony.
Beaverton Announces Allen Blvd. Maintenance Overlay Project (PDF) Jun 30, 2009Beaverton Announces Allen Blvd. Maintenance Overlay Project
Allen Blvd. maintenance overlay project will take place from July 6 through July 24. Throughout the project, Allen Blvd. will remain open to two-way traffic, however, residents should expect some delays.
Beaverton Arts Commission Seeks Your Input Jun 24, 2009The Beaverton Arts Commission's Web Task Force invites you to tell us how we can make our Web site more informative and helpful to you. A brief, five question survey has been set up and will be open until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26th. You will be asked to rate the website and offer any suggestions for improvement. The Web Task Force will use this information in their planning for an upcoming redesign of the Commission's Web site. Thank you for your time and input.
"If I Were Mayor..." Contest Winners Announced (PDF) Jun 21, 2009"If I Were Mayor..." Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners who were awarded their prizes at the the City Council meeting on Monday, June 22. The top winner in each category will go on to compete in the statewide competition for a laptop computer.
Listen to Mayor Denny Doyle's June 18 radio interview Jun 18, 2009Mayor Doyle talks about the new public art plan, public safety events from the Beaverton Police Department and more. Tune in to his next live interview on AM 1360 KUIK on July 30 at 7:35 a.m. (postponed from July 16).
Beaverton Sows 'Giving Gardens' to Feed the Hungry Jun 05, 2009Beaverton Sows ?Giving Gardens? to Feed the Hungry
Join Mayor Doyle on Monday, June 8 at 10 AM at the Kennedy Gardens to plant fresh vegetables for our neighbors in need.
Pitch in and join City of Beaverton staff and community volunteers to grow fresh vegetable ofr our neighbors in need.
Sign Up Now for the Beaverton City Library Summer Reading Program Jun 01, 2009Beaverton City Library Summer Reading Program Starts Today
Kids and teens are invited to sign up to read this summer, attend fun events and win great prizes!
Sign Up Now for the Beaverton City Library Summer Reading Program
Kids and teens are invited to sign up to read this summer, attend fun events and win great prizes!
Listen to Mayor Denny Doyle's May 21 radio interview (MP3) May 21, 2009Listen to Mayor Denny Doyle?s May 21 radio interview (MP3)
Mayor Doyle talks about Beaverton?s budget, Service to Beaverton Awards, Recycling Day, and more. Tune in to his next live interview on AM 1360 KUIK on June 18 at 7:35 a.m.
Community Garden Plots Available Now May 15, 2009Beaverton's Kennedy Garden (located near 103rd and Kennedy) is reopening for one more year. 20' x 20' plots are available now for a special reduced fee of $35. Register now, before all the plots are reserved!
What's Your Vision? May 13, 2009Add your thoughts, ideas and opinions to Beaverton's Community Vision project! Take our online survey.
Washington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service May 04, 2009The 2009 Washington County Law Enforcement Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
Beaverton Tree Planting Celebration on April 11 (PDF) Apr 07, 2009Beaverton Tree Planting Celebration on April 11
You?re invited to a tree planting celebration in honor of Beaverton?s 15 years as a ?Tree City USA? and the State of Oregon?s 150th birthday on Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m. in Greenway Park.
Mayor Doyle Expands Economic Development Services (PDF) Apr 06, 2009Mayor Doyle Expands Economic Development Services
The Economic Gardening program has been expanded to include all Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce members and Beaverton business license holders.