🌱Standoff Ends Peacefully In Westhaven-Sylvan + Red Line Shutdowns

Good morning, Beaverton. I'm joined by the incomparable Merlin Douglass today in a collaborative edition this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

Sizzling sunshine and hot. High: 101 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories today in Beaverton:

1. Residents in the West Haven-Sylvan neighborhood were told to shelter in place on Wednesday as police and crisis workers endeavored to negotiate with an armed man on a rooftop in that area. Sally Segar reports that police were attempting to serve a warrant related to a domestic violence incident for Eric Lane, 36, when he climbed onto the roof of the Sylvan Heights Condominiums and threatened to kill himself. Around 11:40 p.m. — nearly seven hours after climbing onto the rooftop — Lane peacefully surrendered to police. (Beaverton Valley Times, subscription)
2. Exterro, the Beaverton-based legal software company founded in 2008, announced that increased investment has driven the company’s value to above a billion dollars. Mark your financial calendars: CEO Bobby Balachandran says he might take the company public next year. (OregonLive; this story requires a subscription)
3. TriMet construction work is scheduled to shut down the MAX Red Line both Saturday and Sunday, so you may need to adjust your travel plans. The work is part of the agency's "A Better Red" project, which is part of efforts to improve efficiency, accessibility and reliability of public transit throughout the Metro area. Blue Line trains will be available for service from Gresham to Beaverton both days. (OregonLive)
4. Beaverton's Mayor Lacey Beaty — the city's first female mayor — earned another "first" this week. Mayor Beaty was the first Beaverton mayor ever invited to the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. At the week-long event, Harvard experts gave mayors from nine different countries ideas and practical suggestions for coping with complex civic problems. Her education will continue remotely for the rest of the year, with occasional opportunities for increased engagement and participation. (Beaverton Valley Times, subscription)
5. Many are suffering from the heat this week, especially those who work outdoors. With high temperatures in mind, the Beaverton Farmers Market folks have given vendors the option to stay home Saturday. The organization plans on updating its interactive map to indicate which vendors will be closed so that shoppers can plan their trip accordingly. In other market news, Fraga Farmstead Creamery's gelato made from goat milk and fresh Hermiston watermelons will be on hand to help you stay cool through the weekend. (Beaverton Farmers Market Newsletter)

Today in Beaverton:

• Park Visit at Barsotti Park - Beaverton City Library visits a local park for a storytime and craft, ideal for ages 2-6. (11:30 a.m.)
• 'Invisibilia' Book Club Artist Talk & Discussion - Artist Sandra Honda will discuss the influence of the book "When the Emperor Was Divine" by Julie Otsuka on her latest installation at The Reser. Free, but registration is required at gallery@thereser.org. (2 p.m.)
• Latin Dancing with Son de Cuba (live band) - Shawn Gardner Dancing (8900 SW Commercial St., Tigard) is the spot to merengue, salsa, bochata and more at Friday Night Fusion. $15 per person, or two for $20. (7-11:55 p.m.)
• "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" - Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents a tale from the beloved Peanuts crew at the Broadway Rose New Stage (12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard). Tickets start at $20. (7:30-9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• You're invited! The Beaverton Police Department announced itsr National Night Out event, coming Tuesday, August 5. The family-friendly event will feature games, treats and more. Click over for times and locations. (Beaverton Police Department via Instagram)
• Public Affairs Administrator Emily Roots, Washington County: "Overnight cooling shelters are open!" Both the Hillsboro Salvation Army location and the Beaverton Community Center location are accepting walk ins. Call 2-1-1 if you need transportation support. (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Ash DeMello

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