Now Playing! December 2021
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993, Dir. Henry Selick - Disney+ - PG
Tim Burton’s classic animated tale is a perfect way to kick off...
Kurt Krause and his family were Durham ‘pioneers’
As Kurt Krause was driving recently on Upper Boones Ferry Road, it brought back a flood of memories.
“There were six small houses built by...
Growing Minds: Helping you raise successful humans in a modern world
Top Tips for Stress-free Holiday Parenting
The Holidays can be a wonderful time of year. A chance to break from the normal routine, gather with...
Tigard’s fall sports finish off the season – a recap
With the holidays season in full swing, high school winter sports are on the horizon, but that also means that the fall season has...
Citizens group takes on City Hall over senior apartments
Danice Tombleson has lived in the original Omara house overlooking the Tigard Senior Center since 1972. While she is supportive of the center’s programs...
Tigard Affordable Housing Properties Approved for Rehab Work
The Housing Authority of Washington County will be undertaking significant rehabilitation work at five different affordable housing properties across the county.
Two of those properties,...
Summerfield golf superintendent wins statewide award
The Summerfield Golf Course has a reputation as a premier facility in excellent condition, so it is not surprising that its superintendent, Zach Palmer,...
Wishing You a Healthy Holiday Season
While the holidays are a time for celebration, many of my patients experience a lot of stress during the holiday season. They might lose...
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...
