Opinion: Tigard Park Safety
Dear Editor,
I am writing to express concern about the safety of our local parks after dark. As a resident of Tigard, I have noticed...
TTSD proposes new bond May 20 to replace and repair aging...
Across many of the Tigard-Tualatin School District’s 17 school campuses, aging facilities are creating challenges to learning – from leaking roofs to faulty fire...
Spring Itch: Helping Your Dog Through Allergy Season
As spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, it also marks the start of allergy season—not just for humans, but for our pets as...
Tigard Girl Learns Life of a Librarian Hosting Kids Podcast
Durham Elementary second grader Coco Whitehurst has plenty of time to decide what she wants to be when she grows up, but, spoiler alert,...
Upcoming Programs at Tigard Library: May 2025
When you grow with Tigard Public Library, you’ll find opportunities to enjoy music, make friends, and indulge your green thumb! Find our latest news...
Midlife Health Check: 3 Lab Tests for Women Over 40
As women enter midlife, many experience new or unexplained symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, weight changes, and difficulty sleeping. While these are often brushed...
Mask & Mirror Community Theatre presents See How They Run
Mask and Mirror Community Theatre will continue its Main Stage season with Philip King’s long-running London hit See How They Run. Directed by Rick...
Northwest Senior Theatre’s new show pits Dick Clark against Lawrence Welk
Imagine a mash-up of past eras’ top television music maestros, where you could “meet” these talented hosts of yesteryear and go behind the scenes...
Mayor’s Corner May 2025
Safer Streets for Tigard: Slower Speeds, Stronger Community
As your mayor, I am deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone who lives...
Disability Services Advisory Council seeks volunteer council members
The Washington County Disability Services Advisory Council (DSAC) is seeking disability advocates to join as volunteer council members. This opportunity is open to adults...
First-year Tigard boy’s volleyball program setting self up for future success
When Geoff Colton went to college in his early 30s, he wanted to join some kind of activity where he could meet people.
He felt...
Tigard softball opens league play with road win
A year ago, the Tigard softball team went on an improbable playoff run, making the state semifinals as a No. 19 seed, the first...
Emergency Preparedness
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Go Bag!
As we swap out our snow boots for rain jackets and the first buds of spring emerge, Tigard’s...
Governor kicks off Just Compassion homeless shelter grand opening
The Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center in Tigard provides 60 beds for homeless adults as well as a resource center, but on the...
King City Mayor Marc Manelis resigns following successful recall petition against...
King City Mayor Marc Manelis (who was just elected mayor by the City Council on Jan. 15) has resigned from the council. He emailed...
Tigard Chamber announces winners of Tigard Civics Bee
The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Tigard Civics Bee, held for the first time in...
TTSD places $421.3 million bond on May ballot
The Tigard-Tualatin School District has placed a $421.3 million bond proposal on the May 20 ballot designed to repair and replace older buildings and keep...
The History of the Tigard Grange
The Butte Grange No. 148 was organized in April 1874, and this name remained until October 28, 1946, when it was renamed the Tigard...
King City Council leaves door open on use of eminent domain
Following a two-hour special work session and a long discussion at the March 19 King City City Council meeting, councilors approved a controversial resolution...
Tualatin River Keepers gather life jackets for the 2025 season
Many of us kayak along the Tualatin River during the summertime. It is a season of fun and recreation, but for those at the...




































