Macduff Family Reaches $3.8 Million Settlement with City of Tigard
The City of Tigard has reached a $3.8 million settlement with the family of Jacob Macduff stemming from the 26-year-old’s Jan. 2021 shooting death,...
Tigard Milk Bank nourishes infants across the Northwest
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and on an industrial street in Tigard, an organization is going about the business of providing lifesaving milk to...
My Ride: Tigard – August 2022
She has some wear – but she’s perfect
As far as I can remember, I have always been a car person; I’ve always loved the...
Four veterans get to soar in a Dream Flights’ WWII-era biplane
On July 28 four local veterans took off into the wild blue yonder at Aurora State Airport courtesy of the Dream Flights Foundation.
For one...
Water bill relief available for Washington County Residents
Washington County and Clean Water Services are partnering to reduce the number of households experiencing past-due water bills accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. By...
Tigard painter joins long tradition of emerging artists as Louvre copyist
In a life guided by a “shoot for the moon but expect to land in the mud” kind of philosophy, Tigard artist Alex LaFollette’s...
Washington County greenlights reduced rate program for garbage and recycling services
At their meeting on June 28, 2022, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners took a significant step forward in improving access to essential...
Growing Minds: Helping you raise successful humans in a modern world
5 ways to prepare your child for back-to-school
For better or for worse, it seems like the school year sneaks up every year. Some families...
Five Steps to Great Skin
Here are five steps we recommend to clients during a skincare consultation at Aesthetic Body Design to help them achieve their best skin:
1. Cleanse...
What is a Reverse Mortgage refinance? Part 2
Look for Part 1 of this article in the last issue of Tigard Life, or visit tigardlife.com/featured/reverse-mortgage.
Additional Ways to Plan for Retirement
Each person has...
Upcoming Programs at Tigard Library
Kids, teens, and adults, you can continue turn in your Summer Reading logs through August 31 to be eligible for prizes! Kids and teens,...
A Community Blooms in Tigard
With seeds planted over the last four years, a Jewish community blossoms in the Tigard area. With a diverse range of programming for all...
Healthy Gut, Healthy Life
Heartburn, indigestion, bloating, constipation and IBS are common complaints. Many people simply live with digestive symptoms assuming there is little to be done or...
The Joy of Creativity
Our History:
The 2nd Annual all-clay show at the Tigard Grange is happening, and you are invited! It’s summertime, and local potters are feeling an...
Pet Talk: August 2022
Food Ingredients: How To Read A Label & Choose a Good Dry Food
We love our dogs and cats and only want what’s best for...
Mayor’s Corner: August 2022
The murder of George Floyd, in 2020, led cities across the country to examine their public safety practices. In Tigard, we empowered the community...
‘Two Jans’ showcase their art at local gallery
What a difference three years make.
Jan Richardson and Janice Lathrop have been neighbors in Tigard for 30 years and knew each other casually as...
Downtown Tigard Business Spotlight: Wags Pet Resort
With calls for employees to head back to the office, many of our furry friends are asked to pay the emotional toll. This transitionary...
Summerfield women golfers made huge donation to Caring Closet
The Tigard-Tualatin School District’s Caring Closet has been suffering through the same woes as society in general dealing with COVID-19, supply shortages and increased...
Broadway Rose Theatre Teen Workshop to present Newsies
Participants in the Broadway Rose Theatre teen workshop will present Disney’s Newsies, playing for five performances August 11 – 13 at the New Stage in Tigard. This...




































