Japanese Beetle Eradication Update
In 2024 the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) completed its eighth year of treatment for the Japanese beetle (JB) eradication program in the greater Portland area. Most properties were treated with a single application of the granular larvicide Acelepryn® G (Chlorantraniliprole) on lawns and ornamental planting beds.
CPO 1 News April 2025
• CPO 1 April meeting: Cedar Mill Town Center transit improvement grant; What happens when we call 911
• CPO 7 meeting
• Development Applications
Business News April 2025
• Support local land trusts with MOC this Earth Month
• Egg Hunt in Bethany Village
• Second Edition now open seven days!
• Cedar Mill Farmers Market opens soon!
• Market of Choice redefines private label with its new Oregon-made “Craft & Kitchen” line
• Two Capes Lookout now available
• Open a youth account at Sunset Credit Union and earn up to $25
• April in the Real Estate market
Park News April 2025
• Save the Date for Summer Registration
• Summer Hiring
• Step up to Be a Track & Field Coach
• Join us at the Eid al-Fitr Celebration!
• Dia de los Niños y Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day and Book Day)
• Home School STEM Classes
• Spring Egg Hunt
• New Elementary Track Club
• Outdoor Court Reservations
• Adult Softball Leagues Begin
• Spring Volleyball League
• Spring maintenance activities
• Summer Camp Preview
• April events from THPRD near Cedar Mill
• April events near Cedar Mill from Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Garden News April 2025
• Weed Watcher Workshop
• Treekeepers of Washington County programs
• Master Gardeners events
• Support WCMGA with BottleDrop Give
Library Events and Programs April 2025
• All Ages
• Kids
• Teens & Tweens
• Adults
• Second Edition Resale
Arts and Entertainment News April 2025
• BSO presents special ensemble concert
• Reclaim/Reclama: Joyful Resistance
• Voices of a Generation opening reception
• ISing Choir presents: Out of the Americas
• April at the Reser
• Beaverton Community Band performs at the Farmers Market
• Village Gallery of Arts April news
Community News April 2025
• Legislative Town Hall
• Veterans Stronger Together Q&A Sessions
• Oregon Summer Star Military Youth Camp
• Spring Shred Day at Keller Williams
• Be Ready! Lessons from California Fires
• Easter Sunrise Service
• Bike Beaverton
• Building Trades Summer Internship
• Feed the Future PDX
• Ask WCSO—Spring Safety Guide
• Washington County K9 Trials
• TVF&R Seeks Volunteer for its Civil Service Commission
• Search & Rescue teen program
• Viva Village Events: April 2025
New Businesses March 2025
• Smart Labs Now offers a full spectrum of health testing
• Manam Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
County history museum and collections face uncertain future
In late December last year, people interested in local history received a disturbing email informing us that the county’s history museum was closing. The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) had been incorporated as a non-profit in 1956.
Japanese beetle update
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is a harmful invasive insect that poses a serious threat to Oregon and other western states. The largest infestation in Oregon was found in 2016 in the Cedar Mill, Bonny Slope, Oak Hills, and Bethany areas of Washington County.
New parks in our future? Not soon, says the district
There are three large undeveloped properties owned by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) in the Cedar Mill/Bethany area. We asked the district for an update. None of them are slated even for planning in the near future. If you have a chance to talk to any of the candidates for the three open THPRD Board positions, please ask them if our area can be a priority.
CWS: 55 Years of Protecting Public Health
Clean Water Services has spent more than five decades serving the community and local environment. It may be hard to imagine now, but 55 years ago the Tualatin River was at times a mere trickle, slinking its way through garbage and waste throughout Washington County. The river was unrecognizable compared to the beautiful resource it is today.
What to expect when I call 911 for a medical emergency
As an all-hazard response agency, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) provides emergency response well beyond fire suppression. Residents are often surprised to learn that as many as 80 percent of the calls crews are dispatched to are medical in nature. All firefighters have a minimum Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, and every TVF&R apparatus
Business News March 2025
Donate stuffies! Through March 19, 7 am-4 pm daily, Haven Coffee Shop, 800 NW Murray Blvd Haven Coffee has graciously agreed to participate in the Youth Charity League/Project Lemonade annual stuffed animal drive again! If you have any gently used stuffed animals you’d like to donate, please stop by. Our goal is to collect and
