🌱Monkeypox In Washington County + Judge Pauses Flavored Tobacco Ban

Hello, everybody. It's me, Ash DeMello, your host of the Beaverton Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Nice with some sun. High: 80 Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

1. Monkeypox has arrived in Washington County. Two cases of the disease, officially known as hMPXV, were identified Thursday morning. Though the virus is not as transmissible as COVID-19, Dr. Tim Menza, a senior health advisor with the Oregon Health Authority, advises avoiding high-risk behaviors. Such behaviors include skin-to-skin or mouth-to-mouth contact or sharing bedding/towels with an infected individual. There is a vaccination available; however, there are less than 200 doses available in Oregon at this time. (OPB)
2. The Westside featured prominently in this week's Oregon Brews and News newsletter from Andre Meunier. Steeplejack Brewing opened its Hillsboro tasting room, featuring an indoor fire pit and food cart — in addition to tasty beers. Also from our side of the metro area, Oyatsupan's collab brew with Three Mugs Brewing, Baker’s Golden Ale, garnered Beer of the Week. The beer is made from trimmings from the lauded Beaverton bakery's Japanese milk bread. (OregonLive)
3. Find out what's coming up at the Patricia Reser Center with an overview of the facility's official lineup for its inaugural season from Executive Director Chris Ayzoukian. The Reser will offer expanded family programming, which will include a bilingual version of "Cinderella," plenty of performances from local artists and even a visiting group from Afghanistan. Ayzoukian emphasized the organization's efforts to represent Beaverton's diversity in its programming. Tickets for the season's shows went on sale Thursday morning. (KOIN.com)
4. Local reporter Kohr Harlan visited the Washington Square Mall for National Fried Chicken Day on Wednesday. Click over to the segment to learn more about Ezell's Fried Chicken. Beyond chicken, the eatery offers some spectacular-looking sides, including scratch-made biscuits, real mashed potatoes and gravy ("made with love") and beautiful peach cobbler. (KOIN.com)
5. Washington County's controversial ban on flavored tobacco is facing another hurdle. Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Erwin paused the ban on Tuesday, which was initially passed by the Washington County Commissioners in November 2021 and subsequently confirmed by voters. Judge Erwin made the decision following a county attorney admitting that the county had no plan in place to enforce the ban. (OregonLive, subscription)

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Today in Beaverton:

• Popsicle Stick Tents @ Murray Scholls Library - Kids in grades K-5 can register to create a fun popsicle stick craft! (4 p.m.)
• Summer Social/ Evento en Verano @ M&M Marketplace - Head to 346 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro, for futsal, pickleball, arts and crafts, loteria, shopping and more! Get a preview of La Strada dei Pastielli with a chalk art pop-up. Free, all ages welcome. (5-7:30 p.m.)
• "A-Ha: The Movie" - Learn about the rise to fame (and its aftermath) of Norwegian band A-Ha following the release of their 1985 hit, "Take on Me." Watch the documentary outdoors in the Nordia House garden. $25 general admission. (9:15-11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The latest edition of the Beaverton Farmers Market Newsletter is live! Tap the link to discover all the ready-to-drink canned cocktails, new kids' activities courtesy of Basics Market and more.
• Beaverton City Government shares a preview of the Beaverton Night Market (July 23): "For the first time ever there will be a creative breakdancing and all styles dance exhibition hosted by Manifest Dance Agency and Hiphop Soul Sation Academy, in collaboration with USA Breakin' and Portland Hip Hop Week." (Beaverton City Government via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Ash DeMello

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Beaverton Daily? Contact me at ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.