Tigard Business Spotlight: Postal Connection
Postal Connection offers service & variety you won’t find at the post office
Shawn Petri spent a long, fruitful career in the insurance business. But...
What Should You Give Your Pet For The Holidays?
According to the latest trends, over 50% of cat and dog owners will be giving their pet a Christmas gift or treat this year....
Medicare- is it related to Social Security or your job?
I find that there is often confusion about whether you need to be on Social Security or need to be retired in order to...
Mayor’s Corner: December 2021
We celebrated Tigard’s 60th anniversary throughout 2021 in various ways. While some celebrated by completing the Historic Main Street Walking Tour or exploring the...
King City honors veterans on their day
King City is home to a high concentration of veterans, and for many years there has been a Veterans Day celebration in the King...
King City mayor, councilor announce resignations
The 2022 King City City Council election just got more interesting.
At the council’s Nov. 17 virtual meeting, Mayor Ken Gibson announced that he and...
Tigard Police Chief McAlpine Named Finalist for Tacoma Chief Position
On Tuesday, November 9, the Tacoma, Wash. Police Department announced Tigard Police Chief Kathy McAlpine has been selected as one of four finalists to...
Korean War veteran doesn’t regret serving in the ‘Forgotten War’
The Korean War, fought between June 25, 1950, and July 27, 1953, started when North Korea invaded South Korea. Over four years, the Democratic...
Tigard Vietnam veteran had front row seat to American atomic testing
From hunting pheasants out of bedroom windows to witnessing the final atmospheric nuclear tests carried out by the U.S. government, Tigard resident Larry Jensen...
City presents vision for Washington Square Regional Center
Housing everywhere. That’s the primary theme running through the City of Tigard’s newly released plan for the long-term redevelopment of the Washington Square Regional...
My Ride: Tigard Dennis & Sandy Gawaran
A ‘56 Chevy to celebrate beating cancer
For a classic car lover, what makes the perfect gift for a loved one? Why, another classic car,...
Real Estate Agent vs. Appraiser Comps: What’s The Difference?
Comparable property values, or comps, are an important part of the homebuying process. Though comps are based on available data, there’s more than one...
Experience Downtown Tigard with Shop Local Bingo
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Tigard Downtown Alliance and the Tigard Chamber of Commerce want to encourage community members to get a...
Pet Talk: November 2021
With this being the month of Thanksgiving, I thought it was fitting to focus this month’s article on being thankful for our pets. I...
Nadine Robinson’s career honored by Tigard City Council
City of Tigard Central Services Director Nadine Robinson was honored last month for her 34 years of service to the City, as the City...
Former renowned Tigard City Attorney remembered for his work
Former Tigard City Attorney Tim Ramis was recognized last month for his three decades of service to the City, following the news that he...
Foster care home becomes a family affair
Adult foster care is one option for families who need to find an assisted-living home for their elderly relatives, and there are many of...
Mayor’s Corner: November 2021
Checking out books, finding new parks to explore, or paying your monthly water bill—during COVID-19, community members turned to the city’s website to undertake...
King City unveils first piece of public art
King City just got more beautiful after its first piece of public art was unveiled Oct. 9 in King City Community Park.
A crowd of...
Golf around the world at Infinity Golf
Golfers, want to play the course at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin without leaving Tigard (and at a fraction of the cost)? Or maybe you...
