Seen this guy around? If you have, you just might pocket $1,000

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 13:53

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Josh David Nicholas.

Nicholas, 36, currently has two outstanding warrants for his arrest. One is from Douglas County Community Corrections for Dangerous Drugs and the other is from the Washington County Circuit Court for failing to appear on a stolen vehicle charge. Both of these warrants have been active for almost one year, and deputies are having a difficult time locating Nicholas.

Nicholas has a lengthy criminal history, having been arrested more than 45 times in three different states.

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Get the latest on the school budget straight from the No. 1 guy

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 13:42

Tigard-Tualatin School District Superintendent Rob Saxton will discuss revenue changes that could affect the school district’s current budget as well as its budget for 2010-11 at a meeting on Nov. 23.

Saxton will explain how the Jan. 26 income tax measure vote could change the school district’s budget. He will also discuss the potential impact of revenue forecasts that differ from those projected by the Legislature when it approved the state’s K-12 education budget earlier this spring.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Hazelbrook Middle School commons. The school is located at 11300 SW Hazelbrook Rd.

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Memorial service set for Nov. 22 for Teresa Beiser

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 12:14

Friends and family of Teresa Beiser have announced that her memorial service will be held from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Christian Church of Hillsboro.

Beiser was fatally shot at Legacy MetroLab in Tualatin by her estranged husband Robert on Nov. 10. Robert Beiser then killed himself.

For more information on Beiser, check out the main KATU Web site.

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Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue want you to cook safely this holiday season

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 09:22

Cooking fires are one of the leading causes of home fires. With families now making plans for their holiday turkey and trimmings, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue offers the following safety tips. 

You are invited to see a turkey fryer demonstration Nov. 20 noon-2 p.m. at 1621 SW Stephenson Street in Portland.

To see video of a turkey fryer fire, visit TVF&R's website.

Turkey Fryers:

TVF&R advises individuals planning to use a turkey fryer to use extreme caution. Nationwide, druing the past 10 years, there have been over 100 fires and burn injuries associated with these appliances.

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Cops catch man who allegedly broke into homes and assaulted women

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 14:54

The Tualatin Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with breaking into homes and assaulting women from as far back as July.

Maison Billios, 24, of Tualatin has been indicted in a Washington County court on two charges of Burglary in the First Degree, two charges of Attempted Sex Abuse in the First Degree, Sodomy in the First Degree, and Resisting Arrest.

Billios was arraigned on those charges on Nov. 17 and remains in custody.

Tualatin Police initially responded to a burglary on July 27 at 2:50 a.m. at a home on SW 65th Ave.

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WES Quiet Zone comment period now open

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 09:28

The City of Tualatin has issued its formal Notice of Intent to create a quiet zone.

This notice is a required step in the process and begins a formal comment period in which the impacted agencies can submit comments about the proposed quiet zone in Tualatin. The City has decided to also open this comment period to the general public. Comments will be accepted until Jan. 5, 2010.

Submit comments to:

Mike McKillip, City Engineer
503-691-3030
mmckillip@ci.tualatin.or.us
18880 SW Martinazzi Ave.
Tualatin, OR 97062

Nov. 19 is your chance to see new exhibits at Washington County Museum

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-17 12:45

The Washington County Museum invites the public to attend an opening reception at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 to celebrate the arrival of two new exhibitions: Oregon is Indian Country and the Print Arts Northwest Holiday Show & Sale.

The free event will feature hors d'oeuvres, wine sponsored by Robinson Reserve, desserts sponsored by Beaverton Bakery, and live acoustic guitar by local musician Kory Quinn.

The museum is one of three participating county institutions receiving an Oregon is Indian Country traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society.

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Press conference in Tualatin: College educations up, hospitality jobs down

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Mon, 2009-11-16 11:12

Just out: WorkSource Oregon held its press conference on the state of unemployment for October at its Tualatin office on 7995 S.W. Mohawk St.  It broke minutes ago. KATU has a crew there to follow the news tonight.

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Unattended cooking causes kitchen fire

Submitted by Brian Barker on Mon, 2009-11-16 11:01

Seven people are looking for a new place to live this weekend after a kitchen fire destroyed their apartment in Tigard. 

A resident called 911 just after 7 p.m. on Nov.

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Memorial fund set up for Teresa Beiser

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-16 10:58

Here's a press release regarding a memorial fund that has been set up for Teresa Beiser, who was fatally shot at Legacy MetroLab in Tualatin by her estranged husband Robert on Nov. 10.

Emanuel Medical Center Foundation has established the Teresa Beiser Memorial Fund to provide an opportunity for Legacy Health employees and others to celebrate Teresa Beiser's life and provide support to her two children. The fund will be open until 01/31/10 when proceeds will be sent to Teresa's parents for the care of her children.

Our hearts go out to the family of Teresa Beiser. Teresa had been with Legacy Health since June 1996, most recently working as a lab assistant at Legacy MetroLab - Tualatin for the past eight years.

Gifts can be made by check to Emanuel Medical Center Foundation with a note on the check or enclosed with it that indicates the gift is in memory of Teresa Beiser. The donations can be mailed to P.O.

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