“Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. My job is to bring out in people & what they wouldn’t dare do themselves“
Iran war, skyrocketing fuel prices battering Oregon’s economic forecast
Oregon’s top economists said oil prices had created a “new economic reality” to grapple with, including rising inflation and poor labor market conditions
Oil prices...
Retired kindergarten teacher completes ‘work of love’
When Aubrey Bailey graduates from Tigard High School on June 5, she will be among the last batch of students to receive a collection...
Oregon DMV reviews use of undercover license plates for federal agents...
The internal inquiry comes as the Trump administration has threatened to sue states that withhold undercover license plates for federal agents
Oregon transportation officials say...
Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejecting hikes to gas tax and vehicle fees
More than 80% of Oregon voters were opposing Measure 120, according to initial 2026 primary election results
Oregonians are on track to overwhelmingly reject hikes to the...
About 12% of Oregon voters have cast ballots week ahead of...
Oregon’s most populous county has lowest voter turnout one week before election, likely because of ranked voting system, expert says
Oregon election officials have received...
As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages
From the Rockies to the Cascades to the Sierra Nevada, mountainsides across the West are sparsely covered by the snow that usually blankets the...
City cracks down on ‘camp materials’ in city rights-of-way
The city of Tigard has further honed rules allowing people to camp on designated city property by barring them from storing camping supplies on...
“We did our best,” Tigard Tualatin School District shrinks staff amid...
Tigard and Tualatin School District board members voted to reduce their force amid declining enrollment and a potential $7 million funding shortfall.
At their meeting...
Senior Theatre Stages Musical Tribute to Families
What do Willie Nelson, Paul Lynde and Pinkfong have in common? They’ll all get their due at Rise Church from May 6-9.
Nelson’s “Mama, Don’t...
King City City Council vote protects Tualatin River wetlands, forcing Fischer...
The Bankston Family Nature Preserve and other wetland locations on the Tualatin River were officially added to King City’s Kingston Terrace local wetlands inventory...
Mayor’s Corner May 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the State of Our City last month, whether in person or online. We shared updates on...
Tigard Man Left Without Half His Retirement After Computer Scam
At around 4 a.m. on April 6, 71-year-old Donald Myers woke up to a frozen computer screen. He then spent the next two days...
How does Tigard’s proposed facility compare to other cities?
In reviewing recent and proposed city facility projects nationwide, it’s exceptionally rare to find a per-capita cost of $1,500, let alone the $2,855 per-capita...
Bond Proposal: Guide To A Ballot Measure
Proposal:
To bring together the city of Tigard’s police and public works departments from diverse buildings and spaces under one roof, the city is proposing...
Tigard Leaders Make Final Push for $150M Police and Public Works...
Tigard’s city leadership is mounting its final, late-in-the-game, communitywide pitch for a $150 million bond to build a joint building for the city’s police...
Opinion: Measure 34-349
Measure 34-349 Impact on Taxpayers and Renters – Vote No on $150 Million Tigard Bond Measure
Submitted by Bill Monahan
Tigard certainly needs better facilities for...
Contract Furnishings Mart jumps 72nd Avenue
When Contract Furnishings Mart (CFM) opens a bigger headquarters and showroom in Tigard, employees will need to do little more than cross Southwest 72nd...
Upcoming Programs at Tigard Library: May 2026
The Tigard Public Library building is now REOPENED!
Fully restored service includes holds pickup, material returns, room reservations, the Tigard Community Seed Library, and...
Are You Prepared? Disaster Planning for Your Pets
In Oregon, we are no strangers to unexpected events. Wildfires, ice storms, power outages, and even earthquakes are all possibilities. When these situations arise,...
The Princess You’ve been Waiting for has Arrived
Broadway Rose Theatre Company is proud to present Once Upon a Mattress, the classic Broadway musical adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s 1835 fairy tale...






































