Tigard Life

Many people were taken by surprise when the City of Tigard announced on Sept. 13 the upcoming retirement of Police Chief Kathy McAlpine, effective...

In a move designed to “embrace the inherent value of every person,” the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Racial Equity Action Plan...

We live in a land of opportunity – so, why do more people doubt their ability to attain wealth than ever before? While the effects...

A spoonful of sugar signed, sealed, and delivered the old-fashioned snail mail way, is making the pain of surgery go down in the most...

Five lucky veterans got the ride of their lives Aug. 10 when they were each buckled into a 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane and flown...

The team at Tech Heads Inc., a Tigard-based IT consultancy, braved the August heat to help a local nonprofit, Packed with Pride. The Tech...

Fall is in the air, so that means the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta must be right around the corner. The Pumpkin Regatta has...

Randy Covey, manager of Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter, was recently recognized for his significant achievements in animal welfare...

Has the Mob set up shop in King City, operating out of Gambino’s Italian Cafe? Nope, owners Chris and Janelle Johnson just thought a...

Leaves are changing, and temperatures are dropping, which means the summer has come to an end. It was a busy summer with so many...

Fresh from her first few meetings as Tigard’s new youth city councilor, Madi Vogel is getting familiar with the conversation and growing gradually more...

Located at the heart of King City’s picturesque downtown, Fawn and Feather Massage blends seamlessly into the community’s embracing of nature and wellness. Fawn and...

cravings, and overall managing your diet? We are busier than ever as a society, and for most people, it is difficult to manage proper...

For the first time ever, autism is the top category in the special education population of the Tigard/Tualatin school district, overtaking learning disabilities as...

The Village Blacksmith poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the trade and character of the country blacksmith. Tigard’s early blacksmith was John Gaarde, for...

Visit Tigard Public Library this Fall to learn about writing, painting, and your new favorite soup recipe! Beginning Tuesday, October 3, you can choose...

First, we would like to thank Laura and Laurie for trusting us on this adventure. This has been such an exciting time for us....

As a local veterinarian in Oregon, I want to raise awareness about a growing concern that affects our beloved canine companions: heartworm disease. We’ll...

Since 2003, September is celebrated as National Preparedness Month. This September, it’s more important than ever to be prepared as disasters increase in size...

Are you waking up in the morning with an achy back? How about stiff, painful knees after sitting for too long? Perhaps your shoulders...