Council ‘triages’ Tigard parks’ looming shortfall
The city of Tigard’s parks and recreation operation is heading towards a $1 million annual deficit by the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028,...
Some Oregon students get years more in school than peers, study...
Because Oregon mandates only a minimum number of instructional hours, not days, school year lengths vary dramatically across the state, ECOnorthwest study finds
By the...
Fewer Oregonians are enrolling in marketplace plans because of federal uncertainty
Reduced subsidies and tighter eligibility requirements are leading to less Oregonians enrolling in Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace plans
About 21,000 fewer people enrolled in health...
Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists,...
The bill, meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings, will be Gov. Kotek’s only...
Oregon school leaders call for funding formula changes after federal poverty...
Some districts will lose millions in funding because of the Oregon Department of Education’s reliance on poverty rates in a subset of 2024 Census...
A Walk with David Quammen
Learning about the Science Essay while Walking in Nature
There is a wetland area within Cook Park, a short walk away from my home in...
Gov. Kotek signals she’ll veto bill changing Oregon public meetings law...
The bill, meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings, would be Gov. Kotek’s only...
How incarcerated Oregon youth are helping restore native plants and forests
In Tillamook and rural Oregon City, incarcerated youth play an essential role filling jobs to help restore ecosystems
Nestled in front of the Northern Oregon...
Raymond H. Beyer
July 17, 1937 — April 6, 2026
Raymond H. Beyer (Ray) passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Ray was born...
Mayor’s Corner April 2026
Spring is arriving in Tigard, bringing longer days, community events, and opportunities to connect. This season is a reminder of what makes our community...





























