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A Beaverton, Oregon card shop suspended a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament for one week after multiple complaints of poor hygiene, posting a reminder to follow Konami’s cleanliness guidelines; the pause was announced on the shop’s Discord and highlights ongoing hygiene concerns at in-person card-game events.
Chronos Games & Gifts in Beaverton, Oregon, announced a one-week suspension of Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments after complaints about attendees’ hygiene and restrooms, posted on Discord; the store referenced Konami’s 2025 tournament hygiene guidelines and urged players to report offenders.
A 14-year-old boy riding an electric scooter in Beaverton was struck by a car and died later at a hospital; Beaverton police say the crash is under investigation and no further details are provided at this time.
A tractor-trailer struck a power line in downtown Beaverton, pulling down seven power poles and prompting a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses and homes. Beaverton police shut down streets as crews de-energized lines and repaired the damage. Portland General Electric said all affected customers had power restored by Saturday afternoon, after about 110 were initially without power and 99.99% were restored.
A 25-year-old Beaverton hair-salon owner, Vasana Montgomery, was removed from Love Island USA ahead of the Season 8 premiere after social media videos surfaced showing an alleged slur.
Nike announced about 1,400 job cuts in global operations and technology roles as part of its Win Now restructuring, spanning North America, Europe and Asia and representing less than 2% of total headcount. The company says the changes aim to simplify operations and sharpen its tech footprint, concentrating work at Beaverton’s Philip H. Knight Campus and the Nike India Technology Center while reshaping manufacturing and supply chain work to be closer to partners.
Two Oregonians won significant prizes in recent lottery drawings, including a $1 million Powerball win and a $2 million Powerball win through a power play, amidst the larger $1.8 billion jackpot won in Missouri and Texas.
A road rage suspect, Joseph Lee, was arrested in Beaverton after a video showed him threatening a young mother with a knife. Lee, already in jail for unrelated charges, was identified through public tips and given additional charges for the incident.
A land use application to open an In-N-Out Burger in Beaverton on Highway 10 was approved, marking a potential arrival of the popular chain to the area. The proposed location will be a 3,885-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru and outdoor seating, next to the Chick-fil-A at Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway and 107th Avenue. The decision can still be appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals by parties of record only through May 7.
Portland-area school districts, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, and North Clackamas, have canceled classes for Thursday due to persisting icy conditions, with some campuses still without heat or power. This comes after roads remained slick and impassable, leading to the prospect of a third straight day of closures.
A 17-year-old from Beaverton, identified as Javaun Johnson, was fatally shot in Northwest Portland. Despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene. No suspects have been arrested, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Two suspects have been detained after shots were fired through a drive-through window at a McDonald's in Beaverton, Oregon. No one was injured in the incident, and the suspects were apprehended after a short police chase.
A 19-year-old driver died in a high-speed crash in Beaverton, Oregon, after his car rolled over and landed in a ravine. Three passengers survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies suspect that speed, alcohol, and drugs contributed to the crash and are asking for information about the house party the young people had attended before the accident.
A man from Beaverton braved a challenging downpour during the Burning Man festival, showcasing his adventurous spirit and determination to enjoy the event despite the weather conditions.
Gerardo Hernandez-Rodriguez, a 41-year-old father of five from Beaverton, died after falling 200 feet down an embankment while hiking at Multnomah Falls. Witnesses reported that he stumbled and fell, and officials believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.