News & Events: Stay Informed

National Night Out Celebration on August 5 Jul 21, 2008
The Beaverton Police Department invites you to take part in Beaverton's celebration of America's night out against crime.

Picnic in the Park Location Update (PDF) Jul 18, 2008
Due to construction, the July 24 Picnic in the Park originally scheduled for Hiteon Park has been moved across the street to Southwest Hills Baptist Church.

Visioning Update: Charter Amendment Task Force Jul 16, 2008
Learn more about the proposed City Charter amendment regarding urban renewal and the Charter Amendment Task Force.

Beaverton's Celebration Parade - Saturday, September 13th Updated 07/16/2008 Jul 16, 2008
Entry Form and Press Release Now Available!

Flicks by the Fountain Outdoor Movie Fest (PDF) Jul 15, 2008
Annual family movie event to feature Bee Movie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Cheaper by the Dozen and Goonies in August.

Allen Blvd Paving Project Ahead of Schedule (PDF) Jul 15, 2008
Street maintenance overlay project is ahead of schedule and some street closures will occur sooner than originally expected. New information is available regarding street closures, bus stop closures and delays July 12 through 25.

New "Bike Beaverton" Community Ride Jul 10, 2008
Join Mayor Rob Drake and your neighbors on a community bicycle ride around Beaverton on July 16. Sponsored by the City of Beaverton and the Bicycle Advisory Committee.

City of Beaverton Newsletter Jul 09, 2008
The July–August edition of "Your City" is available online.

Blood Drive - Thursday, July 17, 2008 (PDF) Jul 02, 2008
Council Chambers. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Sixth Annual Beaverton Picnics in the Parks Jun 27, 2008
Join Mayor Drake and the City Council this summer at one of four Picnics in the Parks. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided!

Service to Beaverton Award Winners Announced (PDF) Jun 20, 2008
Volunteers honored and Service to Beaverton award winners announced at annual recognition night dinner on June 17.

Water in Beaverton and Hillsboro may taste and smell different Jun 19, 2008
Although there are no safety issues with the water, low water demands and changing weather temperatures may be causing taste and odor issues in drinking water produced by the Joint Water Commission (JWC) for some area households and businesses.

Beaverton Arts Commission Recognizes Outstanding Commitment to the Arts (PDF) Jun 17, 2008
The Beaverton Arts Commission brings the community more closely together through the appreciation and promotion of the arts.

Beaverton Last Tuesday Jun 11, 2008
Fifth Annual Beaverton Last Tuesday Series: A Celebration of Great Music, Art and Food (Kicks Off June 24th, additional events July 29 and August 26)

Public Invited to Open House to Consider Urban and Rural Reserves (PDF) Jun 09, 2008
Monday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Beaverton Resource Center.

Columbia River Crossing Project Question and Answer Session Jun 06, 2008
Saturday, June 14th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Beaverton City Library.

Beaverton Participates in Emergency Exercise Jun 05, 2008
Beaverton, along with other local governments, participated in an emergency earthquake exercise. This exercise will help us to prepare and respond to real emergencies in the future.

Human Rights Commission Announces Essay Contest Winners Updated 05/21/2008 May 20, 2008
The winners of the "Diversity in My Community" essay contest were announced at the May 19 Beaverton City Council meeting.

Electronics Recycling Rebate Coupon May 20, 2008
The City of Beaverton's Solid Waste and Recycling Program in conjunction with Far West Fibers is sponsoring a rebate program to encourage the recycling of e-waste.

'Neighbors Southwest' Neighborhood to Host Open House (PDF) May 20, 2008
Wednesday, May 21st from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Nancy Ryles Elementary School (10250 SW Cormorant Drive)

Mayor's Budget Message (Fiscal Year 2008-2009) May 16, 2008
Mayor's Budget Message for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 now available on the Web.

Beaverton Neighborhood Cleanup May 09, 2008
Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the site of the former Westgate Theatre (3950 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.)

Election 2008 Information Updated 05/21/2008 Apr 29, 2008
Offices and candidates on the May 20, 2008 Ballot. May 20, 2008 Primary Election and November 4, 2008 General Election.

Voters' Pamphlet (Primary Election; Tuesday, May 20, 2008) (PDF) Apr 29, 2008
Ballots MUST be received no later than 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Mayor Drake's 2008 State of the City Presentation on TV Through July 20th Apr 28, 2008
The Broadcast Schedule of the April 15th State of the City presentation to the West Slope NAC is now available.

2008 Service to Beaverton Awards Updated 04/28/2008 Apr 28, 2008
Nominate an individual, an organization, a business or an entire Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) for positive contributions to the community! Nominations must be received by the City of Beaverton Neighborhood Program by 4:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2008.

New Emergency Management and CERT Web site Apr 25, 2008
City of Beaverton launches new Emergency Management and CERT Web site: www.beavertonoregon.gov/Emergency

March 31 City Council Meeting Cancelled Mar 31, 2008
The next Beaverton City Council meeting will take place on Monday, April 7.

Beaverton Neighborhood Summit 2008 - Living Greener Updated 03/27/2008 Mar 27, 2008
Practical solutions for a greener home and community! Saturday, April 19, 2008 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beaverton City Hall.

Mayor's Youth Advisory Board 2008 Youth Summit Mar 17, 2008
April 5, 2008. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beaverton Library. Topics for discussion include: Politics Let's Get Educated; Student Rights; and Working with Differences. Registration form.

Community Garden Registration System Mar 17, 2008
Use this system to make online requests and payments for garden plots available in the City community gardens.

Annual Tenant Forum presented by the Dispute Resolution Center Mar 14, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Beaverton City Library Auditorium

Planning Commission Meetings Available Live and On-Demand Mar 13, 2008
The City of Beaverton offers live and on-demand streaming video of its Planning Commission meetings on the Internet through the City's Web site, starting Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

Citizens Academy 2008 Mar 10, 2008
Get the inside scoop on fighting crime! The academy is held at City Hall from 6:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Thursday nights (March 20 - June 5).

Beaverton's Celebration Parade Theme Contest Feb 29, 2008
Entries due Friday, March 28th at 4 p.m.

Community Development Project Tracker Feb 26, 2008
Our new application tracking system allows you to look up pending or recently approved applications to see details about the application, permit history, current status, etc.

Open House and Rededication (Fire Station 66) (PDF) Feb 11, 2008
Join TVF&R on Saturday, February 23 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Update - Measure 49 Claims Feb 06, 2008
New Web page available about Measure 49 ordinances and claims.

26th Annual Visual Arts Showcase (PDF) Jan 08, 2008
Beaverton Arts Commission Embraces Oregon's Native American Culture at 26th Annual Visual Arts Showcase. Art exhibition will feature works by Native American students.

Primary Election (May 20, 2008)—Candidates' Handbook (PDF) Jan 07, 2008
State of Oregon - Elections Division
Last Day to File for Office, March 11, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration (PDF) Jan 03, 2008
Sunday January 20, 2008 4:00 p.m. - Southminster Presbyterian Church (12250 SW Denney Rd, at Hall Blvd.)

Annual Web Report (2007) Dec 10, 2007
This annual report from the Web Services program summarizes our major projects, initiatives, achievements, Web site usage statistics and future plans.

Free Document Shredding Nov 26, 2007
The Beaverton Police Department is sponsoring a free document shredding event on Saturday, December 1; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Roadway Construction Takes a Break for the Holidays (PDF) Nov 21, 2007
Roadway construction on streets surrounding downtown businesses and shopping malls will cease beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007 through New Years Day, January 1, 2008.

Traffic Counts Online Nov 09, 2007
The Transportation Section collects traffic counts throughout the year on a variety of Beaverton streets. This new on-line tool is a great way to retrieve traffic count information.

Mayor's Youth Advisory Board 2007 Youth Summit—Cancelled Nov 06, 2007
The 2007 Youth Summit scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2007 has been cancelled.

Beaverton Arts Commission Web site Oct 31, 2007
Beaverton Arts Commission Web site acquires new domain name: BeavertonArts.org

Neighborhood Matching Fund Applications Currently Being Accepted! (PDF) Oct 08, 2007
The Neighborhood Program is currently accepting Matching Fund Applications for projects to improve your neighborhood. Applications are due on Friday, November 30, 2007. Attend your next Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) meeting to discuss your ideas!

Join the Conversation...Create the Vision Oct 04, 2007
Visioning Town Hall Workshops, November 1 - 3 at Beaverton City Library.

Mayor Announces New Assistant (PDF) Oct 03, 2007
Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake has hired a new Assistant to the Mayor to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Chief of Staff, Linda Adlard.

Annual Holiday Open House Oct 01, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and First Floor Conference Room (Beaverton City Hall, 4755 SW Griffith Drive).

Beaverton Boards & Commissions is Recruiting for Terms Beginning in January Oct 01, 2007
Make a Difference - Get Involved. Applications are due by 4:30pm November 7, 2007.

Beaverton City Council Meetings Available Live and On-Demand Sep 26, 2007
The City of Beaverton offers live and on-demand streaming video of its City Council meetings on the Internet through the City's Web site, starting Monday, October 1, 2007.

2007 Beaverton Diversity Award Sep 25, 2007
Seeking a special individual and/or organization that promotes an appreciation of diversity in our community. If you know of one that fits this description, why not nominate them for the 2007 Beaverton Diversity Award?

City of Beaverton Becomes EPA Green Power Community (PDF) Sep 24, 2007
City also exceeds PGE Green Power Challenge Goal.

Mayor's Youth Advisory Board 2007 Youth Summit - Cancelled Sep 21, 2007
Express your views and influence change in local policies! Pre-register for the 2007 Youth Summit (Saturday, November 10, 2007).

Free Document Shredding! Sep 18, 2007
The Beaverton Police Department is sponsoring free shredding events this year. Next event is Saturday, September 29.

Picnic in the Park - Video available Aug 24, 2007
Video highlights of July 12 Picnic at City Park

Name That Train Contest Aug 20, 2007
You could win a TriMet Annual Pass and more!

Drive Less. Save More. Aug 14, 2007
Reducing Single Person Trips Saves Time and Money.

Living Green TV Spot with Mayor Rob Drake Aug 07, 2007
The Mayor speaks directly to Beaverton citizens in a cable television spot which started airing Saturday, August 4. Press Release (PDF).

Mayor Rob Drake Urges Residents and Businesses to Sign Up for Green Power (PDF) Aug 06, 2007
Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake is stepping up the challenge to all Beaverton businesses and citizens to sign up 250 new green power PGE customers within the next several weeks.

The 4th Annual Flicks by the Fountain kicks off this Friday (PDF) Aug 02, 2007
The 4th Annual Flicks by the Fountain kicks off this Friday, August 3rd with the movie Happy Feet.

2007 Walk for Unity Jul 24, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Beaverton City Park, 4950 SW Watson Ave.

June Forum On TV July 7th Through September 16th Jul 10, 2007
The Broadcast Schedule of the June 21st Forum Featuring James Whitfield Now Available

Free Document Shredding Jun 20, 2007
Beaverton Police Department has added an additional date (July 28) in response to the popularity of these events and to accommodate citizens who were affected by an equipment malfunction on June 9.