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Fun is dead center, and Archer’s Afield hits the bullseye with a host of offerings targeted at making a day (or night) of classic recreational archery.
Tigard’s longtime archery center has packed the schedule with a full slate of themed,...
Estate Planning. The words alone can be overwhelming. Initial thoughts may be they are only for the rich and famous, or for those whose homes are actually considered estates, or those whose wealth is $1,000,000 or more, and yet, that...
It’s hard to believe - the holiday decorations are coming out and 2023 is almost over!
What a year. For many of us, 2023 has brought blessings big and small.
But it has presented some challenge, too. I know from my...
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One World Brigades building school and community center in Kenya
As far back as her memory stretches, Dr. Julie Spaniel has roamed the world; a global citizen raised on a steady stream of far-away...
Tigard-based Westside Christian boys soccer journey to playoffs
With a fresh group of athletes and a head coach new to the program, Westside Christian High School boys’ soccer is seeing success as...
Non-Profits join medical and dental efforts in Uganda
As she hiked the Uganda-Rwanda border, Dr. Julie Spaniel looked out over the mountains and knew this was her next stop in serving the...
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...
LATEST ARTICLES
Unique boutique offers chocolates and more with a Renaissance flair
Now Tigard residents (and candy lovers everywhere) can experience for themselves what it is like to be on a Hallmark movie set, because a...
New food carts will tempt Tigard’s taste buds
Get ready to lick your chops, Tigard! Two new food carts are holding grand openings in Universal Plaza on April 6 with “soft” openings...
Weber’s Canyon Opens Hidden Delights for Neighborhood Hikers
The hidden gem affectionately dubbed “Weber’s Canyon” by neighbors who know this beautiful, not-so-secret little trail isn’t your average retirement project.
But then again, its...
Retiring Superintendent feels positive about her time with TTSD, district’s future
After six years of leading the Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) through an era of unprecedented challenges in American public education, Dr. Susan Rieke-Smith announced...
King City City Council carries on with three members, elects new...
Shawna Thompson is King City’s new mayor, and while she plans to only stay in office through this year, her influence on the city...
Tigard American Legion Auxiliary celebrates students and first responders
The Tigard American Legion Post 158 Auxiliary held its annual Americanism dinner Feb. 20 to honor the Police Officer of the Year and Firefighter...
Mi Pisco Brings Traditional Peruvian Cuisine to Tigard
“Peruvian food is more about the experience – the textures, the flavors, the different salsas,” says Sheyla Veloz, co-owner of Mi Pisco Peruvian Restaurant...
Tigard Council approves purchase of land for new city building
It’s been years in the making, but the Tigard City Council voted unanimously at its Feb. 27 meeting to purchase 9.5 acres on Wall...
What’s the ‘Lock In’ Effect? Break Free Using Home Equity
If you’re shopping for a home, you’ve felt the freeze – unfortunately, interest rates don’t follow the mercury bulb. In fact, with rates still...
Mayor’s Corner: April 2024
I’ve spoken about the importance of public safety for our community since the beginning of my term as Mayor and during my service as...