Tigard News in Brief: June 2020
Former Councilor Nick Wilson Mourned
Nick Wilson, who served on the Tigard City Council for a decade, died in his sleep on April 13. He...
We Will Pull Through Together
When I last wrote it was unclear where this coronavirus was going to take us all. From a distance, it looked like it could...
Tigard Farmers Market Opens for 28th Season!
On May 31, the Tigard Farmers Market opened for the 28th season! The market is open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in...
Tigard Police Blotter: May 2020
This information is provided by the Tigard Police Department and represents a partial log of calls received by the department last month. The department’s...
Photo Enforcement for Speed Starts in July
"Speed has been identified as a factor in a lot of the crashes along Pacific Highway,” says Lieutenant Neil Charlton of the Tigard Police...
If You Want to Thrive Living in a Home Owner Association,...
Home Owner Association living like in the 55+ active senior communities like Summerfield, King City and the Highlands is a very personal experience. Some...
Contrary to Polls’ Prediction, Public Safety Levy Passes
The polls showed that Tigard voters wouldn’t support a property tax increase to hire more police officers.
The polls were wrong.
Tigard’s public safety levy, which...
Coronavirus Upends Tigard & the World
From Wuhan, China, where it originated in December, the coronavirus has quickly spread throughout the world, touching some 204 countries and territories, infecting about...
Tigard Police Forces are Stretched Thin
Heather Wakem, a Tigard police officer who currently works the graveyard shift, recalled when a woman in the vicinity of Pacific Highway and Hall...
High School Spring Sports on a Hiatus
Before any athlete had a chance to compete, the season was abruptly put on hold. Following nearly every major American professional and collegiate league...
Tigard News in Brief: March 2020
Tigard police investigate hotel homicide
Local police and the Washington County Major Crimes Team were investigating the March death of a man at the Embassy...
COVID-19 Updates
The situation with COVID-19 is evolving and the flow of information can be overwhelming. The news cycle is 24/7 and there are podcasts, special...
COVID-19 Social Distancing – “Exercise Activity Plan B”
On Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020, I showed up to the front door of a fitness center I frequently use. They were allowing 25 members...
Fanno Creek Trail Segments Face ‘Significant Budget Problems’
The cost to build four segments of the Fanno Creek Trail will be about $1.8 million more than anticipated due to an overall slow...
Pandemic Provides Opportunity to Adopt Pets and Bond with Neighbors
If there is something that we could agree on, it’s that all our pets are quite happy to have us around more during the...
COVID-19 Update: Tigard Police Modify Service
Our thoughts are with our community right now, knowing that this is a challenging time for residents and businesses.
The health and safety of our...
Mayor’s Corner: March 2020
Stay home, stay healthy! Thank you for following the advice of public health experts for the greater good of the Tigard community, the region,...
COVID-19 and Your Pet
In the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence demonstrating that any companion animals, livestock, or wildlife...
Bond Restructuring Plan will Save City $1.4 Million
The city is planning to restructure its two general obligation bonds, a move that will save Tigard about $1.4 million and prepare the way...
Go for the Green
Now is a great time to get your lawn off to an early start by applying a late winter / early spring fertilization and...
