Tigard Mayor John Cook’s Last Mayor’s Corner
Well the time has come to end my term as Mayor. The last six years have gone by fast and this is my last Mayors Corner.
I would like to congratulate Jason Snider on his...
Volunteers Fill Backpacks for Intern’s First Day of Work
Well and Good Coffee House hosted Omega Espresso Bar (OEB) as the group of volunteers packed backpacks for OEB’s interns’ first day of work on Oct. 20. OEB is a non-profit organization giving women...
Stur-dy Woodworking: Cindy Seger shares the story behind her home woodworking shop
Cindy Seger built her in-home woodworking studio, Stur-dy Custom Craft, out of her garage located at 12825 SW Grant Ave. in Tigard, OR. All of her pieces are custom made and carefully crafted. Over...
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
The Tigard Historical Association will host its annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 14, from 1 to 4 pm. The event will be held at the 1880 John Tigard House Museum located on...
Tigard’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
By Reid Iford, Tigard Life
It’s time once again for fireworks to light up the sky at Tigard High School as the city celebrates its 32nd annual Tigard Old-Fashioned Fourth of July.
There are a lot...
The Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade
By Barbara Sherman, Tigard Life
The Fourth of July has become Carol Gifford’s Christmas and annual reunion of family and friends all rolled into one. The Millen Drive resident is marking her 21st year organizing...
King City Walk and Roll
By Barbara Sherman, Tigard Life
What if you threw a party and got a much-bigger turnout than expected?
That was the situation last year when the newly formed King City Community Foundation put together the first...
Tigard’s Festival of Balloons kicks off with emergency landing in Summerfield
Early-risers in Summerfield on June 22, the first day of the Tigard Festival of Balloons, were startled to see one of the giant hot-air balloons land on Greenleaf Terrace.
“The wind shifted,” said pilot Alan...
High School Receptionist stuns students on last day of school
High School receptionist Regina Ballard's video celebrating the last day of school has gone viral. Ballard's rendition of Etta James classic "At Last" was sung over the school's PA system at the close of...
Housing Options for All Stages of Life
By Schuyler Warren, City of Tigard Associate Planner
The City of Tigard is working on a project to change the city’s housing regulations and wants to hear from residents about their housing needs and desires....