Tigard Life

The Power of Community Organizations  Since the beginning of COVID-19, I’ve been involved in many discussions about how the City of Tigard can best support...

Have you ever tried buying an Oregon Lottery scratch-it card? Odds of winning big are truthfully always against you. One Tigard man, Pierce Lamb, 35,...

“The struggle is real.” This is a phrase being repeated by our students this year. The pandemic’s effect on our students is immeasurable but can be...

By now, you have probably heard about CBD and it’s use with pets, but may wonder what it is and how it can help.  What...

Being prepared is key. I know that we often do not think of the Portland-Metro area as the center for disasters, but in the...

Is that the smell of freshly roasted coffee? Ava Roasteria, a Beaverton-native coffee house chain is moving its headquarters to downtown Tigard on Main Street. On...

During a disaster, we must all think about our personal sanitation needs. If Tigard is severely affected by a major earthquake or other natural...

Committee for Community Engagement Members Appointed The Tigard City Council has appointed three members to a City committee dedicated to getting local residents involved in...

The proverbial Fountain of Youth may have found a home in Tualatin. In June Dr. Roberta Huang opened Lumera Regenerative Medicine, which focuses on hormone...

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make, so it’s best to stay informed of all the options available...

Much of the area along Roy Rogers Road is still filled with family farms and rural businesses, but that pastoral scene is going to...

After Tigard Police officers shot dead a man reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis Wednesday night, protesters took to the streets the following night...

The COVID-19 pandemic looks poised to potentially claim another giant of the entertainment industry, and this time around, the impact could be felt by...

UPDATE – Jan. 15, 2021 Although Governor Kate Brown announced on Dec. 23 that she would give Oregon school districts local control over returning to in-person class,...

Many people in Tigard have by now noticed two or more men walking primarily around the southeast part of Tigard who enthusiastically wave at...

The Tigard-Tualatin School Board is re-examining its relationship with school resource officers, following a wide-ranging investigation into the pros and cons of having armed...

The City Council concluded a nationwide city manager recruitment by selecting Stephen (Steve) Rymer as Tigard’s next city manager. His first day is scheduled...

Tigard City Councilor Heidi Lueb is optimistic about the city’s future and having the opportunity to help shape its course after winning a four-year...

Jeanette Shaw is the new face on the Tigard City Council and although she was just sworn in Jan. 5, she is more than...

Q: Does my pet really need to come in for an exam? A:  Regardless if your pet seems perfectly healthy, Oregon law states that a...